{"id":8901,"date":"2020-08-31T11:56:34","date_gmt":"2020-08-31T11:56:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=8901"},"modified":"2025-01-21T14:29:55","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T14:29:55","slug":"can-soy-milk-make-you-gain-weight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/can-soy-milk-make-you-gain-weight\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Soy Milk Make You Gain Weight? Health Facts About This Popular Plant-Based Milk"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/can-soy-milk-make-you-gain-weight\/#What_Is_Soy_Milk\" >What Is Soy Milk?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/can-soy-milk-make-you-gain-weight\/#What_Are_Soy_Milk_Nutrition_Facts\" >What Are Soy Milk Nutrition Facts?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/can-soy-milk-make-you-gain-weight\/#What_Are_the_Benefits_of_Drinking_Soy_Milk\" >What Are the Benefits of Drinking Soy Milk?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/can-soy-milk-make-you-gain-weight\/#What_Are_the_Disadvantages_of_Soy_Milk_for_Females\" >What Are the Disadvantages of Soy Milk for Females?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/can-soy-milk-make-you-gain-weight\/#What_Are_the_Soy_Milk_Side_Effects_in_Males\" >What Are the Soy Milk Side Effects in Males?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/can-soy-milk-make-you-gain-weight\/#Soy_Milk_Calories_How_Many_Calories_Are_in_1_Cup_of_Soymilk\" >Soy Milk Calories: How Many Calories Are in 1 Cup of Soymilk?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/can-soy-milk-make-you-gain-weight\/#What_Are_the_Potential_Risks_of_Drinking_Soy_Milk\" >What Are the Potential Risks of Drinking Soy Milk?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/can-soy-milk-make-you-gain-weight\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/can-soy-milk-make-you-gain-weight\/#Is_soy_milk_good_for_losing_weight\" >Is soy milk good for losing weight?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/can-soy-milk-make-you-gain-weight\/#Does_milk_make_you_gain_weight\" >Does milk make you gain weight?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/can-soy-milk-make-you-gain-weight\/#Is_it_OK_to_drink_soy_milk_every_day\" >Is it OK to drink soy milk every day?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/can-soy-milk-make-you-gain-weight\/#Is_soy_milk_good_for_you\" >Is soy milk good for you?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/can-soy-milk-make-you-gain-weight\/#Is_soy_milk_more_fattening_than_milk\" >Is soy milk more fattening than milk?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/can-soy-milk-make-you-gain-weight\/#Can_soy_milk_make_you_gain_weight\" >Can soy milk make you gain weight?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/can-soy-milk-make-you-gain-weight\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In recent years, many people have started slowly to replace dairy milk with plant-based options due to claims that these alternatives are better for your health and the environment. Popular among these plant-based alternatives is soy milk. However, some recent reports have claimed that soy milk may increase your weight. So can soy milk make you gain weight?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Can_Soy_Milk_Make_You_Gain_Weight_\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Soy_Milk\"><\/span><b>What Is Soy Milk?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/soy-milk-side-effects-in-males\/\">Soy milk<\/a>, also known as soya milk, is a traditional high-protein beverage that is made from whole soybeans and is the raw material from which tofu, soy yogurt, and soy-based cheeses are made (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/agricultural-and-biological-sciences\/soymilk\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Originating from China, soy milk was largely consumed in this and other East and Southeast Asian countries and has now made its way to the West. Traditional soy milk is made by soaking the soybeans then grinding, heating, and then filtering them (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/agricultural-and-biological-sciences\/soymilk\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Soy_Milk_Nutrition_Facts\"><\/span><b>What Are Soy Milk Nutrition Facts?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The subject of soy milk benefits is one that you\u2019ll hear a lot when looking to understand why this dairy alternative is so popular in both the East and the West. All these benefits can be traced back to how nutrient-rich this beverage is.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), 1 cup of soy milk (244g)\u00a0 has the following nutrition values (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/2340784\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Energy\/calories &#8211; 129 cal<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein &#8211; 8.32 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fats &#8211; 5 g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbohydrates &#8211; 12.7 g.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to minerals and vitamins, soy milk is also quite impressive:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calcium &#8211; 237 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phosphorus &#8211; 161 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Magnesium &#8211; 51.2 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sodium &#8211; 80.5 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selenium &#8211; 4.39 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Folate &#8211; 46.4 \u00b5g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin A &#8211; 137 \u00b5g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lutein and zeaxanthin &#8211; 19.5 \u00b5g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin K &#8211; 7.08 \u00b5g<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choline &#8211; 55.4 mg<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soy milk also has trace amounts of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/essential-vitamins-for-women\/\">vitamins<\/a> B-12, B-6, D, and E, in addition to other minerals such as copper, zinc, and iron.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you choose to compare the above soy milk nutrition facts to those of whole cow milk, you\u2019ll note that the latter is slightly lower in calories and sodium but higher in protein, potassium, iron, magnesium, copper, folate, choline, and vitamin A.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the former is higher in calcium, selenium, and phosphorus and slightly lower in carbs. Dairy also has lactose (12.3 g per cup &#8211; 244g), which isn\u2019t in soy milk or any other plant-based milks (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/171265\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Can_Soy_Milk_Make_You_Gain_Weight_\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-66613\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Lazy-girl-meal-plan-1024x640.png\" alt=\"Can Soy Milk Make You Gain Weight \" width=\"770\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Lazy-girl-meal-plan.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Lazy-girl-meal-plan-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Lazy-girl-meal-plan.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Lazy-girl-meal-plan-1472x920.png 1472w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Lazy-girl-meal-plan.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Benefits_of_Drinking_Soy_Milk\"><\/span><b>What Are the Benefits of Drinking Soy Milk?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As outlined above, this dairy alternative is incredibly nutrient-rich. But how do these nutrients translate into health? Here are some of the benefits of soy milk:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Protection Against Cardiovascular and Heart Disease<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Health Organisation<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, cardiovascular disease has remained the biggest culprit of mortality for the last three decades, accounting for approximately one-third of all global deaths (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC10809869\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Having a healthy diet is one of the first major steps that can help you lower the risk of heart and cardiovascular diseases (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/cardiovascular-diseases-(cvds)?gad_source=1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research has shown that the consumption of soy milk can help with this in the following ways:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Reduced Cholesterol Levels<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In an older meta-analysis published in <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The New England Journal of Medicine<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, results from 38 controlled clinical trials showed that consuming approximately 50 grams of soy protein per day resulted in a 9.3% decrease in total cholesterol and a 13% decrease in LDL (bad) cholesterol without significantly affecting serum HDL (good) cholesterol concentrations (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nejm.org\/doi\/full\/10.1056\/NEJM199508033330502\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In another study published in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal of the American College of Nutrition,<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> researchers comparing the effects of soy milk vs dairy milk on patients with hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol) found that the consumption of just 25 g a day of soy milk led to a 5% decrease of LDL cholesterol in these patients (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18187432\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Having too much LDL cholesterol in your body can raise your risk of heart disease and stroke.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Reduced Blood Pressure and the Presence of Mono and Poly-Unsaturated Fatty Acids<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While reducing bad cholesterol levels in the body plays a significant part in reducing the risk of cardiovascular and heart disease in soy milk consumers, this isn\u2019t the only benefit this beverage offers toward the protection of these illnesses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In one systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials published in 2021, researchers found that soy milk contains both mono and polyunsaturated fats, which have been linked to improved heart health (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S1756464621001481\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They also found that this plant-based milk significantly reduced systolic and diastolic blood pressure, total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and waist circumference (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S1756464621001481\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) &#8211; all factors that have historically been linked to a greater risk of cardiovascular illness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe: Health Coaching app helps you achieve your body goals with ease and efficiency by helping to choose proper meal plans and effective workouts. Start using our app and you will <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Can_Soy_Milk_Make_You_Gain_Weight_\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">see good results in a short time.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>May Alleviate Symptoms of Menopause<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to the benefits of soy milk for females, alleviating the symptoms of menopause may be the biggest benefit, especially for older women. Generally, hormone therapy (HRT) is what many women who are going through perimenopause and menopause are advised to look into in order to relieve their symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, while HRT is effective for this, many people are concerned about the serious side effects that may come from this &#8211; namely an increased risk of breast cancer, blood clots, and even stroke (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/medicines\/hormone-replacement-therapy-hrt\/benefits-and-risks-of-hormone-replacement-therapy-hrt\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re struggling with menopause symptoms, specifically hot flashes, and don\u2019t want to resort to HRT, drinking soy milk could be the thing to try.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In an older study published in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obstetrics &amp; Gynecology<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> journal, researchers found that when postmenopausal women supplemented their diets with soy, the frequency of their hot flashes reduced (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/9464712\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another study published in early 2021 also stated that soy isoflavones appear to reduce hot flashes and other vasomotor syndromes, and they may alleviate lumbar spine loss, improve BMD, and have a positive effect on the control of blood pressure and sugar during early menopause as well (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8004126\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another 12-week study published in late 2021 stated that the combination of a low-fat, vegan diet and whole soybeans can help reduce the frequency and severity of hot flashes and improve quality of life in vasomotor, psychosocial, physical, and sexual domains in postmenopausal women (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8462449\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Can_Soy_Milk_Make_You_Gain_Weight_\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-68149\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/441-carb-cycling-meal-plan-1024x640.png\" alt=\"Can Soy Milk Make You Gain Weight \" width=\"770\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/441-carb-cycling-meal-plan.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/441-carb-cycling-meal-plan-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/441-carb-cycling-meal-plan.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/441-carb-cycling-meal-plan-1472x920.png 1472w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/441-carb-cycling-meal-plan.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>May Reduce the Risk of Breast Cancer<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies on the intake of soy and cancer have shown that a higher intake of soy and its products can reduce the risk of cancer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A meta-analysis of 81 studies published in <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frontiers in Nutrition<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> showed that a higher intake of soy and soy isoflavones leads to a lower risk of cancer (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8931954\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other studies and reviews on soy and cancer have also directly mentioned that soy isoflavones can reduce the risks and incidence of breast cancer (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8004126\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8931889\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>May Reduce the Risk of Prostate Cancer<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The benefits of soy milk and other soy products and cancer don\u2019t just stop with women &#8211; even though men can get breast cancer. Drinking this beverage and consuming other soy products can also reduce the risk of cancer in men. Multiple studies over the years have shown that soy and soy isoflavones have protective effects against prostate cancer, which is the leading cancer diagnosis among men (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0002916523240253\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2072-6643\/10\/1\/40\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2072-6643\/15\/23\/4856\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>High in Protein\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As seen in the nutrients section above, soy milk is high in protein &#8211; higher than cow\u2019s milk. Soy milk is also rich in amino acids (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9650290\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Research on protein has shown that this macronutrient can help with weight loss through increased satiety, thermogenesis, and the maintenance and increase of fat-free mass (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ajcn.nutrition.org\/article\/S0002-9165(23)23664-3\/fulltext\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) &#8211; the latter happening with greater results if you\u2019re working out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please note:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re wondering when the best time to drink soy milk for weight loss is, there is no study that recommends the best times. However, as this beverage is high in protein, consuming it after a workout as an accompaniment to a high-protein meal could be a good idea. You can also use soy milk as a snack ingredient in the healthiest milkshake recipe.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s no right way to drink soy milk for weight loss. You can use it in your coffee, to make smoothies, in curries, or simply drink it by itself.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Doesn\u2019t Trigger Sensitivity to Lactose<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lactose is a sugar that is found in cow&#8217;s milk, which some people cannot digest. This leads to symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and cramps (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK532285\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). As soy milk is plant-based, it\u2019s safe to consume for those with <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lactose-intolerance-weight-loss\/\">lactose intolerance<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-tofu-vegan\/\">Is Tofu Vegan: Everything You Need To Know About This Protein-Packed Soya Product<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Disadvantages_of_Soy_Milk_for_Females\"><\/span><b>What Are the Disadvantages of Soy Milk for Females?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For years, many people believed that soy milk would increase the risk of breast cancer in women. However, as shown in the benefits section above, this misconception has been debunked and the consumption of soy milk or any other soy products is more likely to reduce the risk of breast cancer.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-select-gender\">\n        <div class=\"ad-select-gender-wrapper\">\n            <img class=\"ad-select-gender-image\" alt=\"MaleImage\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/MaleImage.webp\">\n    \n            <div class=\"ad-select-gender-text mobile-hide\">\n                <div class=\"ad-select-gender-desc\">Get your <span class=\"green f-600\">personal plan<\/span> according to your age and BMI<\/div>\n                <div class=\"ad-select-gender-title f-600\">\n                    Select your gender\n                <\/div>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Shortcod2\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\" target=\"_blank\">Male<\/a>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Shortcod2\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\" target=\"_blank\">Female<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n    \n            <img class=\"ad-select-gender-image\" alt=\"FemaleImage\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/FemaleImage.webp\">\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-select-gender-text desktop-hide mobile-block\">\n          <div class=\"ad-select-gender-desc\">Get your <span class=\"green f-600\">personal plan<\/span> according to your age and BMI<\/div>\n          <div class=\"ad-select-gender-title f-600\">\n            Select your gender\n          <\/div>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Shortcod2\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\" target=\"_blank\">Male<\/a>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Shortcod2\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\" target=\"_blank\">Female<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Soy_Milk_Side_Effects_in_Males\"><\/span><b>What Are the Soy Milk Side Effects in Males?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to disadvantages of this beverage for men, the biggest concern seems to be feminization. There are claims that the isoflavones in soy may affect the production of testosterone in males, thereby leading to hypogonadism and feminization.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, research on this matter remains divided. While some studies have supported these sentiments, others claim that isoflavones won\u2019t affect male reproductive hormones or lead to feminization in males (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/33383165\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9593161\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you wish to free yourself from all the extra pounds that have been weighing you down for way too long, <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Can_Soy_Milk_Make_You_Gain_Weight_\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">start using the BetterMe: Health Coaching app<\/a> and overhaul your entire life!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Soy_Milk_Calories_How_Many_Calories_Are_in_1_Cup_of_Soymilk\"><\/span><b>Soy Milk Calories: How Many Calories Are in 1 Cup of Soymilk?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned in the nutrition facts section, 1 cup (244 g) of this beverage contains 129 calories. However, it\u2019s important to note that different brands will have different calories in their milks, so it\u2019s best to compare labels when at the grocery store.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/jasmine-tea-benefits\/\">Jasmine Tea Benefits: Science Backed Reasons To Make This Your Favorite Drink<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Potential_Risks_of_Drinking_Soy_Milk\"><\/span><b>What Are the Potential Risks of Drinking Soy Milk?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite the many benefits of this beverage, as with most other things, soy milk has some negative effects. According to a review published in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal of Food Science and Technology<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, soybeans contain various harmful compounds such as allergens, anti-nutritional factors, and biogenic amines.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allergens can trigger an allergic reaction, anti-nutritional factors can reduce nutrient utilization or food uptake, and the ingestion of biogenic amines in large quantities through food can cause toxicological effects and health disorders.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, proper preparation of soy milk during the production and manufacturing stages can prevent the introduction of harmful compounds into the milk, which reduces the above-mentioned risks (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/36193379\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Can_Soy_Milk_Make_You_Gain_Weight_\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-67752\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1400-calorie-meal-plan-high-protein-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Can Soy Milk Make You Gain Weight \" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1400-calorie-meal-plan-high-protein.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1400-calorie-meal-plan-high-protein-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1400-calorie-meal-plan-high-protein.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1400-calorie-meal-plan-high-protein-1636x920.png 1636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_soy_milk_good_for_losing_weight\"><\/span><strong>Is soy milk good for losing weight?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soy milk can be helpful for improving body composition. As mentioned above, soy milk is high in protein, and a higher protein intake can help with weight loss and management.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies on the effects of this beverage on weight loss have shown that while it has little to no effect on actual weight loss, it has a positive effect on waist circumference and can help reduce your calorie intake (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3506092\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2667268524000342\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_milk_make_you_gain_weight\"><\/span><strong>Does milk make you gain weight?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite common belief that dairy can cause weight gain, research has demonstrated otherwise. A study review published in <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advances in Nutrition<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in 2019 stated that whole milk products don\u2019t cause weight gain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They argued that recent studies have shown that overall dairy consumption leads to increased lean body mass and reduced body fat, and that some dairy products such as yogurt and cheese can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and protect against type 2 diabetes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6743828\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_drink_soy_milk_every_day\"><\/span><strong>Is it OK to drink soy milk every day?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, it is. There are no scientific studies that state that the daily consumption of this beverage is harmful for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_soy_milk_good_for_you\"><\/span><strong>Is soy milk good for you?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As demonstrated in the benefits section, soy milk is good for you. So unless you\u2019re allergic to soy, there\u2019s no reason to avoid it.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_soy_milk_more_fattening_than_milk\"><\/span><strong>Is soy milk more fattening than milk?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s no scientific evidence that supports this statement. Both soy milk and dairy have their benefits regarding body composition, so you should choose whichever you feel fits your lifestyle best.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_soy_milk_make_you_gain_weight\"><\/span><strong>Can soy milk make you gain weight?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re worried about soy milk making you gain weight, you can be at peace. As shown above, this plant-based milk energy content is average. In addition, research has also proven that this beverage and soy products can help with waist circumference and reduced calorie intake.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Can_Soy_Milk_Make_You_Gain_Weight_\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-1.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most claims that soy milk can make you gain weight seem to be anecdotal and based on misconception. If you\u2019ve been considering switching from dairy to this plant-based alternative, the benefits certainly seem to outweigh the largely unfounded weight gain claims.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In recent years, many people have started slowly to replace dairy milk with plant-based options due to claims that these alternatives are better for your health and the environment. Popular among these plant-based alternatives is soy milk. However, some recent reports have claimed that soy milk may increase your weight. 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So can soy milk make you gain weight?<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\"><\/span>\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><b>What Is Soy Milk?<\/b><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\"><a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/soy-milk-side-effects-in-males\/\\\">Soy milk<\/a>, also known as soya milk, is a traditional high-protein beverage that is made from whole soybeans and is the raw material from which tofu, soy yogurt, and soy-based cheeses are made (<\/span><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/agricultural-and-biological-sciences\/soymilk\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">).\u00a0<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Originating from China, soy milk was largely consumed in this and other East and Southeast Asian countries and has now made its way to the West. Traditional soy milk is made by soaking the soybeans then grinding, heating, and then filtering them (<\/span><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/agricultural-and-biological-sciences\/soymilk\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">).<\/span>\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><b>What Are Soy Milk Nutrition Facts?<\/b><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">The subject of soy milk benefits is one that you\u2019ll hear a lot when looking to understand why this dairy alternative is so popular in both the East and the West. 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