The Truth About Soy

Soy seems to be in most processed foods.  Why?  Because it's cheap.  Even worse? It's not good for you. The impact of soy could be extremely harmful to your health.  One of the contributing factors to my thyroid condition is from using soy products when I was on a vegetarian diet.

So why is soy dangerous?  The vast majority of soy at your local market is not a health food. The exception is fermented soy and even worse GMO soy that is contaminated with large pesticide residues as the reason it is GMO is so they can spray the potent toxic herbicide Roundup on them to improve crop production by killing the weeds. Unlike the Asian culture, where people eat small amounts of whole non-GMO soybean products, western food processors separate the soybean into two golden commodities—protein and oil. And there is nothing natural or safe about these products. (Mercola.com)

Soy Danger #1: PhytoestrogensSoy is higher in phytoestrogens than just about any other food source. Phytoestrogens are plant-based estrogens that mimic estrogen in our bodies. An infant taking the recommended amount of soy formula is consuming a hormone load equivalent of 4 birth control pills a day! Is it any wonder we’ve seen such a dramatic rise in precocious puberty with young girls starting their periods at 6 and 7?  Scary.

Soy Danger #2: Goitrogenic
Just like my experience, foods that are goitrogenic are thyroid supressing.  Soy is the worst. Goitrogens work by preventing your thyroid from getting the necessary amount of iodine.

Soy Danger #3: PhytatesPhytates are enzyme-inhibitors that block mineral absorption in human digestive tract. Soy is extremly high in phytates.  Soy must be fermented in order to be digestible to humans. That means that if you eat soy at all, you should stick to fermented soy products like miso, tempeh, natto, or a naturally fermented soy sauce (tamari).

Soy Danger #4: Trypsin inhibitorsFinally soy is rich in trypsin inhibitors. Trypsin is a digestive enzyme we need to properly digest protein. Without enough trypsin, you’ll experience many digestive problems including stomach cramps, diarrhea, and bleeding. You’ll also be leaving yourself open to future problems with your pancreas.
Not convinced?  Do research for yourself.  It's important to be informed to understand what you're putting in your body.

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