Soy products

Any amount of soy is too much for me. I will not eat the stuff.

http://www.foodrenegade.com/dangers-of-soy/

Too much soy can mess with your estrogen. As in everything, moderation is the key.

Too much soy can mess with your estrogen. As in everything, moderation is the key.

Ditto. Totally a set up for most women. Those who's estrogen levels have dropped, soy can be beneficial in moderation.

I suggest almond milk as a much better idea and health choice.

On a side note, as a healthcare provider - my theory is that anything that promotes and over abundance of estrogen in a female body is prone to cancers, most specifically breast cancer. My doctor friends have also concurred with that theory.

I say, when in doubt - keep it out.

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If you have thyroid problems stay away from it also. Coconut milk beverage is dairy and soy free.

Moderation is always the key.

There is a difference between how soy is grown and prepared in Asia vs. the US.

Hell, most of the soy in our country is genetically modified, sprayed with a crapload of pesticides that have been known to cause all sorts of health problems, and then turned into something else and stuffed into just about everything we eat. Of course we eat a ton of it.

Most of the soy in the Asian diet comes from tofu and edamame.

In response to whether or not there is such a thing as “too much soy”, my answer is that it depends. The articles listed in this thread are terrible sources. And as someone who works in cancer research, the research on the link between soy and hormone-dependent breast cancer is mixed. Doctors use it as a precautionary approach (telling women to stop eating soy) because they simply don’t know. There is more evidence out there that supports the idea that the hormones in dairy products put women at risk for hormone-dependent breast and ovarian cancers.

My suggestion is to make sure your soy milk is organic (even better if non-GMO certified – I prefer Silk), and have it “in moderation”. If you want an alternative or to mix it up a bit, almond milk is also good. But, check the ingredients. Many almond milks also still contain soy-based ingredients (soy lecithin, usually).

There is a difference between how soy is grown and prepared in Asia vs. the US.

Hell, most of the soy in our country is genetically modified, sprayed with a crapload of pesticides that have been known to cause all sorts of health problems, and then turned into something else and stuffed into just about everything we eat. Of course we eat a ton of it.

Most of the soy in the Asian diet comes from tofu and edamame.

Thanks. That makes a lot of sense to me. I guess we are lucky in the UK 'cause most of our soy products are usually organic & GMC free.

Yes, most of Europe and Canada are far better at regulating GMOs than we are here in the U.S. They are much better at informing consumers as well.

There is a difference between how soy is grown and prepared in Asia vs. the US.

Hell, most of the soy in our country is genetically modified, sprayed with a crapload of pesticides that have been known to cause all sorts of health problems, and then turned into something else and stuffed into just about everything we eat. Of course we eat a ton of it.

Most of the soy in the Asian diet comes from tofu and edamame.

In response to whether or not there is such a thing as “too much soy”, my answer is that it depends. The articles listed in this thread are terrible sources. And as someone who works in cancer research, the research on the link between soy and hormone-dependent breast cancer is mixed. Doctors use it as a precautionary approach (telling women to stop eating soy) because they simply don’t know. There is more evidence out there that supports the idea that the hormones in dairy products put women at risk for hormone-dependent breast and ovarian cancers.

My suggestion is to make sure your soy milk is organic (even better if non-GMO certified – I prefer Silk), and have it “in moderation”. If you want an alternative or to mix it up a bit, almond milk is also good. But, check the ingredients. Many almond milks also still contain soy-based ingredients (soy lecithin, usually).

Very informative, thank you!