'[These] foods are often not a regular part of children's diets in the United States,' the researchers said.
A naturally-occurring nutrient found in soybeans and other legumes may support children's cognitive abilities and attention spans, new research suggests.Soybeans are rich in a nutrient called isoflavones, which are also found in chickpeas, peanuts and other legumes. Previous research has linked high consumption of isoflavones with a reduced risk of heart disease, stroke and even some types of cancer. Increasingly, studies have also linked isoflavone with improved cognitive function.
oz serving of soy milk provides about 28 mg of isoflavones, a serving of tofu provides about 35 mg and half a cup of steamed edamame provides about 18 mg of isoflavones.'However, those who did consume more soy foods showed faster response times during the attentional tasks and faster processing speeds, although there was no clear association between soy isoflavone intake and general intellectual ability.
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