Archive for June, 2010

I have been hearing and seeing a lot of talk lately about the pros and cons of soy.Alot of the talk is around 4 major topics: 1.) anti-nutrient content, 2.) phytoestrogen content (plant compounds that mimic human estrogen- the “female” hormone) , 3.) protein quality, 4.) hazards of genetically-modified soy. Here is some info have found in my research…you be the judge????

Soybeans are highly nutritious. They provide high quality proteins, isoflavones and essential fatty acids. They are low in fat and have no cholesterol.One of the main components researchers have focused on are isoflavones, particularly genestein and daidzein. These isoflavones in soy are phytoestrogens, weak estrogen-like substances made by plants. They are similar enough to estrogen that they are able to bind to estrogen receptors, possibly explaining how soy might protect against breast cancer, for example (more…)