SOYA

jmzz1
jmzz1 Posts: 670 Member
in Food and Nutrition
are soya products really very harmful for PCOS that they cant be eaten in limited quantity also?

want to increase protein content in my diet and am suffering from PCOS ... so just wanted to know if i can have small quantity of soya products......like tofu, soya granules , soya flour etc....

i do have protein from diary products , lentils , chicken, cheese, nuts ..... but still running short of protein.....
please do advice...

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  • Akimajuktuq
    Akimajuktuq Posts: 3,037 Member
    It is my own personal choice to not eat soy products (a few condiments that I am using do have soy, but I will no longer be purchasing those items). I do not believe that it is healthy. I also do not agree with the kinds of activities that are occurring around the wolrd to force people into farming and consuming soy in place of the other foods that are more culturally appropriate and healthier.

    Some people think that soy is healthy, and we certainly have been led to believe that. Perhaps less processed, fremented forms may be better. If you think it is healthy and you enjoy it then continue to eat it. However, if you are feeding it to your children I hope that you will research the issue fully.

    As for PCOS, I know a few people with that disease that are avoiding all grains and legumes, and some are avoiding dairy too. They seem to have had great results by doing so. But, no, I'm not telling you to do that.
  • jmzz1
    jmzz1 Posts: 670 Member
    It is my own personal choice to not eat soy products (a few condiments that I am using do have soy, but I will no longer be purchasing those items). I do not believe that it is healthy. I also do not agree with the kinds of activities that are occurring around the wolrd to force people into farming and consuming soy in place of the other foods that are more culturally appropriate and healthier.

    Some people think that soy is healthy, and we certainly have been led to believe that. Perhaps less processed, fremented forms may be better. If you think it is healthy and you enjoy it then continue to eat it. However, if you are feeding it to your children I hope that you will research the issue fully.

    As for PCOS, I know a few people with that disease that are avoiding all grains and legumes, and some are avoiding dairy too. They seem to have had great results by doing so. But, no, I'm not telling you to do that.
    i too had been avoiding soya products but since i am resetting my metabolism i am running short of proteins ...... sea foods are not available in our area ........ so any other option?
  • jmzz1
    jmzz1 Posts: 670 Member
    Bump anyone any advice
  • jmzz1
    jmzz1 Posts: 670 Member
    Bump
  • aditifoodie
    aditifoodie Posts: 125 Member
    bump
  • concordancia
    concordancia Posts: 5,320 Member
    I have been avoiding processed soy, so no soy protein shakes or bars, check for soy products like lecithin, as well. (Ignore that lean cuisine from yesterday...)

    I still eat edamame on occasion, though.

    I get tons of protein from nuts and beans, but I also eat yogurt, cheese, poultry, frozen tilapia, canned tuna and even occasional red meats.

    How much protein are you trying to eat?

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