Guest guest Posted November 3, 2005 Report Share Posted November 3, 2005 Processed Soy Products While fermented and unprocessed soy products (like edamame, tempeh and miso) can be quite nutritious, processed soy products fall short. Despite the myriad of health claims that surround them (and tout them as near miracle foods), processed soy foods like soymilk, soy meat products, soy ice cream, soy energy bars, etc., have been linked to: Malnutrition Digestive problems Thyroid dysfunction Cognitive decline Reproductive disorders Immune system breakdowns Heart disease Cancer Says Dr. Kaayla Daniel, author of The Whole Soy Story: " Unlike in Asia where people eat small amounts of whole soybean products, western food processors separate the soybean into two golden commodities--protein and oil. There's nothing safe or natural about this. Today's high-tech processing methods not only fail to remove the antinutrients and toxins that are naturally present in soybeans but leave toxic and carcinogenic residues created by the high temperatures, high pressure, alkali and acid baths and petroleum solvents. " Healthy Alternative: If you want to eat soy, stick to the unprocessed versions (edamame, tempeh, miso) and read labels to avoid the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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