So now there's something wrong with SOY

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  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
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    I place soy under the same column as aspartame. Yeah some people say it's fine and dandy, but I'm still not willing to take the risk.
  • bellabonbons
    bellabonbons Posts: 705 Member
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    My late husband was an obstetrician gynecologist. When we went to medical seminars across the nation to meet with other obstetrician gynecologists, there were discussions among the specialists regarding soy. They were in agreement that until more studies are done it is best to avoid it. Also one of the first recommendations to women who have Breast cancer is to immediately stop eating soy products due to the increase in estrogen receptors. I am vegetarian and I do not eat soy products.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,372 Member
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    Christine_72 wrote: »
    I place soy under the same column as aspartame. Yeah some people say it's fine and dandy, but I'm still not willing to take the risk.

    Ditto, except once in a while, but I never cared for soy that much...
  • ronjsteele1
    ronjsteele1 Posts: 1,064 Member
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    We avoid it like the plague. After having a 5yr old with precocious puberty (she had soy formula) that went away when we removed all soy - yeah, total avoid. And for men, I wouldn't go within 10ft of it.
  • viren19890
    viren19890 Posts: 778 Member
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    I would have to order 30-40lb jugs of protein powder to meet my daily protein requirement if I stop taking soy protein/tofu and all.

    I have no other source. Veggies have low protein to carb ratio so it really isn't optimal.

    Plus - Didn't you guys read the studies posted with links above by another poster? it basically proves that , all these side effects are non-existent.
  • Grimmerick
    Grimmerick Posts: 3,344 Member
    edited March 2016
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    Naley2322 wrote: »
    Pinkylee77 wrote: »
    Francl27 wrote: »
    jessef593 wrote: »
    The whole soy raises estrogen levels has been around for years, almost nobody touches it in large amounts since they don't want to risk it. Whey all the way.

    Yeah it's been around... I remember reading about it when my daughter was put on soy formula and switched her back to something else

    However the whole 'it must be fine because Asians eat a lot of it' thing is bogus because I don't think they actually really eat soy that much, and they certainly don't feed it to their babies.

    Don't know how much of it is true but I'm in the 'why risk it?' camp.

    They eat tofu lots of it and they eat edamame. For Asian Buddhists that is their main source of protein. Breathing air some days is risky but we still do

    HAHA Love this!

    I believe asians eating A LOT of soy is a misconception. They eat fermented soy i.e. natto, tempeh,soy sauce etc. (which is supposed to be different nutritionally than nonfermented soy) and more as a side or condiment than as the main part of a meal. Just what I have read though. Seems like americanized asian food uses a lot of soy but only as substitution for chicken,seafood,pork, and beef.

  • jcota315
    jcota315 Posts: 7 Member
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    Soy is so common it's hard to completely avoid. Limiting consumption is probably a good idea as with anything. There are plenty of other vegetarian protein options out there. Try different beans, nuts, and seeds. My family and I eat a lot of beans primarily, Garbanzos (Chick peas), black beans, and Northern Beans, they are inexpensive, versatile, and loaded with essential aminos. Make sure to pair with either whole grains or nuts/seeds to get the best effect for your protein needs.
  • glassyo
    glassyo Posts: 7,594 Member
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    bellabonbons wrote: »
    My late husband was an obstetrician gynecologist. When we went to medical seminars across the nation to meet with other obstetrician gynecologists, there were discussions among the specialists regarding soy. They were in agreement that until more studies are done it is best to avoid it. Also one of the first recommendations to women who have Breast cancer is to immediately stop eating soy products due to the increase in estrogen receptors. I am vegetarian and I do not eat soy products.

    This interests me since my mother had breast cancer. So, just in case, I try not to eat anything with soy as an ingredient in big bold letters (soy protein powder, boca burgers, etc) but will if it's deep down on the list of ingredients.
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
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    LivLovLrn wrote: »
    there was always something wrong with soy...

    lol you're right- it's not steak. LMAO

  • salembambi
    salembambi Posts: 5,592 Member
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    i made the most bomb tofu frittata yesterday

    this makes me want more tofu
  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
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    salembambi wrote: »
    i made the most bomb tofu frittata yesterday

    this makes me want more tofu

    Tofu frittata is amazing. I make one with asparagus and sun-dried tomatoes. Love it.
  • Joreanasaurous
    Joreanasaurous Posts: 1,384 Member
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    Soy gives me kidney stones... so there was always something wrong with it as far as I am concerned

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