And despite thousands of studies on the topic, it seems like the jury is still out.
Read on to find out.
One of the primary causes for this shift?
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(For your reference, a neutral oil alternative like canola oil is only 2.2:1.)
It Can Make Your Throat Itchy
If you have birch pollen allergies, that is.
It Can Cause Mineral Deficiencies
Soybeans possess a notoriously high concentration of phytic acid.
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In fact, soybeans have a higher phytate content than any other grain or legume that has been studied.
This anti-nutrient binds to important minerals like iron, calcium, magnesium, and zinc and limits their absorption.
The only way to destroy these anti-nutrients is by soaking and cooking the beans.
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So Can I Eat It?
So with all these negative health effects out of the way, what’s the bottom line here?
Should you be eating soy?
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What’s the solution?
Go organic and GMO-free!
Not to mention fermented foods are also a great source of gut-healthyprobioticswhich can promote healthy digestion.
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It Can Prevent Postmenopausal Symptoms
Hot flashes are no fun.
Studies link the debilitating symptoms of peri- and postmenopause to declining levels of estrogen.
Isoflavones are a class of phytoestrogens, plant versions of human estrogen.
Chickpeas also contain phytoestrogen, which makes them one of thehealthiest foods for women.
However, human studies haven’t found diets high in soy increase breast cancer risk.
In fact, quite the opposite.
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This mineral is essential for maintaining bone health and preventing both osteoporosis and cancer.
Just a half a cup of tofu provides you with 43 percent of your DV.
They mimic the same female hormone produced by women to cause the development of secondary sex characteristics like breasts.
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And claims that soyfoods exert feminizing effects are partially based on the premise that these foods lower testosterone levels.
Soy may not decrease your sex drive, butthese foods will.
It Can Lower Your LDL Cholesterol
It Can Help You Sleep
Who knew?
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These include increasing protein synthesis and building lean muscle mass, as well as helping you fall asleep faster.
Check out what otherfoods can help you catch some ZZZs.
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