The incredible, edible soybean

E: The Environmental Magazine, May-June, 1996 by Cynthia Washam

"Soy isn't a panacea," Messina said. "It's not a miracle food, but it does warrant a bigger role in the American diet."

CONTACTS: Books: The Book of Tofu by William and Akiko Shurtleff, Ballantine Books, New York City, 1988; Earl Mindell's Soy Miracle by Earl Mindell, Simon and Schuster, New York City, 1995; The Simple Soybean and Your Health by Mark and Virginia Messina, Avery Publishing Group, Garden City Park, New York, 1994. Hotlines for Free Recipes and Information: Vitasoy, (800)VITASOY; Nasoya/Azumaya, (800) EAT-TOFU.

CYNTHIA WASHAM is a freelance writer based in Jensen Beach, Florida.