THE DANGERS OF SOY MILK
Many women think that they are reducing the symptoms of menopause and generally supporting their health by drinking soy milk. In reality soy contains estrogen components that disturb estrogen in a negative way. Soy also has inhibitors of good thyroid function and can contribute to hypothyroidism.
One of the reasons soy is not good for us is that much of today’s soy is grown from genetically modified seeds. Caution should be taken to avoid products containing soy milk, tofu, and soy protein.
SAFE SOY PRODUCTS
Naturally fermented soy products such as miso, nattokinase (natto), and tempeh are safe and beneficial soy products. They offer natural probiotics and other substances which contribute to our overall health and well being. Miso soup is of great benefit to us when we have the or flu. Here is a recipe for Miso soup.
Dr. Mercola, leading health expert, explains the dilemma of soy in this video. Visit Soy Alert from Weston A. Price Foundation for additional information about the dangers of soy.
HEALTHIER CHOICES to soy milk include whole raw milk, and almond milk.
© 2010 Myra Nissen.
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