Seems like Soy is no longer a 'wonder food', not that I knew it was ever that to begin with.
"The vegetable in the hairy pod is a pretty complicated bean. Native to China and Japan, it is termed the "king of legumes" because it has the most complete protein of any member of the pea family. It is high in calcium, magnesium and vitamin B, and contains estrogen-like chemicals -- isoflavones."
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"estrogen-like"
Pure nonsense, THERE IS NO ESTROGEN IN SOY.
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No not actual estrogens, but phytoestrogens. They mimic estrogen. People with certain conditions should avoid foods that have estrogen qualities.
Also, soy should only be consumed if it is organic. I speak mostly about the US here, but it is one of the most genetically modified organisms grown. Along with corn.
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In the UK the two biggest brands for soya products are probably Cauldron (tofu and food products) and Alpro (milk and associated products) and both state that there soya is non-GM and from managed areas that have not lead to the destruction of forest.
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