Soybeans are used.....?!
In almost every freakin' product on the market, yet they are supposedly bad for you, Im not buying it ( i will buy soy milk though)!. You know what the whole bad rep about soy milk and tofu is, in my opinion!? Its the dairy company and others trying to make more money by converting people back into cow milk drinkers and selling them useless products!. I must admit that some studies have been done to show that soy not used in moderation CAN be harmful!.!.!.BUT it is used in a lot of products, so it sounds bogus!. I would like to hear any opinions you have on this subject!. Thank you for your time!. Www@FoodAQ@Com
Answers:
They are not bad for you and the people who say soy is bad have not actually read up on factual information!. The FDA has made a statement that there is no evidence that it is linked to cancer, infertility, etc!. The only time someone has adverse effects is if they have a sensitivity to it, which is with all foods that we eat!. also, the thing about the "estrogen" they say soy has, it's actually phytoestrogen which is a plant estrogen that is 1000x weaker than the estrogen in the human body - it does not make you more feminine!. People are just scared of the word "estrogen"!. also, if soy were so harmful than all of the Asian countries would be struck with horrible health problems yet they're healthier on average than us!? Hmmm, yea makes a lot of sense!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
i think that they are healthy for anyone!.i eat them all the time and no harm is done to me!.i think it is bogus them saying that!.they need to find out for sure before they say anything about the product because some people go ape-wad over stuff like that!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Soybeans were originally planted to put nitrogen back into the soil!. As soon as the crop came up, it was plowed back under!.
Soy is not good for you!. It's linked to birth defects in boys (the phytoestrogens cause the penis to form incorrectly)!. It can cause precocious menstruation in girls!. It can disrupt yout thyroid!.
You argue that the dairy companies are putting out misinformation about soy to boost sales!. Did you ever think that Arthur Daniels Midland, Monsanto and other large agribusinesses are putting out pro soy research to boost their bottom lines too!?
Dairy has been a part of the western diet fro a lot longer than soy foods!. Do you really think "foods" like soy milk and tofu - produced by industrial processes - are somehow healthier than milk and other dairy!?
Traditionally fermented soy foods like miso are probably OK!. But tofu and soy milk should be avoided at all costs!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Soy is not good for you!. It's linked to birth defects in boys (the phytoestrogens cause the penis to form incorrectly)!. It can cause precocious menstruation in girls!. It can disrupt yout thyroid!.
You argue that the dairy companies are putting out misinformation about soy to boost sales!. Did you ever think that Arthur Daniels Midland, Monsanto and other large agribusinesses are putting out pro soy research to boost their bottom lines too!?
Dairy has been a part of the western diet fro a lot longer than soy foods!. Do you really think "foods" like soy milk and tofu - produced by industrial processes - are somehow healthier than milk and other dairy!?
Traditionally fermented soy foods like miso are probably OK!. But tofu and soy milk should be avoided at all costs!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Here are a couple of facts for you:
Myth: Soy estrogens (isoflavones) are good for you!.
Truth: Soy isoflavones are phyto-endocrine disrupters!. At dietary levels, they can prevent ovulation and stimulate the growth of cancer cells!. Eating as little as 30 grams (about 4 tablespoons) of soy per day can result in hypothyroidism with symptoms of lethargy, constipation, weight gain and fatigue!.
Myth: Soy foods are safe and beneficial for women to use in their postmenopausal years!.
Truth: Soy foods can stimulate the growth of estrogen-dependent tumors and cause thyroid problems!. Low thyroid function is associated with difficulties in menopause!.
Consumption of unfermented soy products is probably not such a good idea!. Unfermented soy contains high levels of a number of compounds that can: block the absorption of calcium, magnesium, iron and zinc; stunt growth; and alter hormone levels, disrupting menstruation, lowering testosterone, increasing the risk of breast cancer, and causing thyroid and prostate complications!. Unfermented soy includes things like soy milk, soy burgers, soy hot dogs, and tofu!.
Sorry!.!.!.!.sounds like your dad is correct!
Here's the link that provides lots of info about soy:
http://www!.frot!.co!.nz/dietnet/basics/soy!.!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Myth: Soy estrogens (isoflavones) are good for you!.
Truth: Soy isoflavones are phyto-endocrine disrupters!. At dietary levels, they can prevent ovulation and stimulate the growth of cancer cells!. Eating as little as 30 grams (about 4 tablespoons) of soy per day can result in hypothyroidism with symptoms of lethargy, constipation, weight gain and fatigue!.
Myth: Soy foods are safe and beneficial for women to use in their postmenopausal years!.
Truth: Soy foods can stimulate the growth of estrogen-dependent tumors and cause thyroid problems!. Low thyroid function is associated with difficulties in menopause!.
Consumption of unfermented soy products is probably not such a good idea!. Unfermented soy contains high levels of a number of compounds that can: block the absorption of calcium, magnesium, iron and zinc; stunt growth; and alter hormone levels, disrupting menstruation, lowering testosterone, increasing the risk of breast cancer, and causing thyroid and prostate complications!. Unfermented soy includes things like soy milk, soy burgers, soy hot dogs, and tofu!.
Sorry!.!.!.!.sounds like your dad is correct!
Here's the link that provides lots of info about soy:
http://www!.frot!.co!.nz/dietnet/basics/soy!.!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I am a former chef and a lacto-ovo vegetarian, and use many soya products, from tofu to soya milk, TVP and soya chunks, edamame and soya oil, it is a bit unnerving to think a perfect food is maligned the way it is and why people choose to believe all the dibble on the net, I have been using soya product for 20 years and have not developed man boobs or any other mutations, just like PETA wanting Ben and Jerry's to used human breast milk to make ice cream, these rumours get started and snow ball, those who diss soya have never tried it and understand its benefits!.Www@FoodAQ@Com