The latest on soy?

[MoTappin]

I must be missing something. I know soy has benefits but there is new evidence it's not as good for you as they thought. Thyroid issues? What's the low-down? I do use some soy milk, tofu, etc. but try not to have it more than once a week.

MoTappin (Meredith), Who has lost OVER 60 INCHES!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Sweat may be gross, Sweat may be stinky... But I'd better keep Tappin' or I'll look like a Twinkie!!

Just tuck it, okay?

[JaneB]

Here are some articles
http://thedoctorwithin.com/index_fr....magic_bean.php

http://www.mercola.com/2005/feb/26/soy_myths.htm

http://www.westonaprice.org/soy/complaints.html

http://www.westonaprice.org/soy/tragedy.html

There are plenty more out there.


T-tapp Trainer, New Hampshire
ACE Certified Personal Trainer

[MoTappin]

Yikes! I'll be more careful about soy from now on!

MoTappin (Meredith), Who has lost OVER 60 INCHES!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Sweat may be gross, Sweat may be stinky... But I'd better keep Tappin' or I'll look like a Twinkie!!

Just tuck it, okay?

[HF]

As far as soy, the only truly friendly ones are fermented, like tempeh, miso, and natto. I think most soy sauces are fermented too, so they're OK.

The fermentation breaks down phytytes, which bind to our minerals, like iodine (thyroid). I have no idea what effect the fermentation has on soy's estrogen-like qualities.

Helena

[MoTappin]

Thanks! I have some tempeh in the fridge right now...making kung pao tonight with it. I'm passing those links on to my mom who has been using soy (though trying not to use it too much).

MoTappin (Meredith), Who has lost OVER 60 INCHES!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Sweat may be gross, Sweat may be stinky... But I'd better keep Tappin' or I'll look like a Twinkie!!

Just tuck it, okay?