contradictory.
Eating soy in excess can be dangerous, since soy crops have a large level of
insecticides. Soy contains isoflavones. Isoflavones are serious endocrine
disrupters. In other words, if you like to eat a small amount of soy products, such
as tofu or edamame, that’s okay. But when you eat a lot of soy, your body does
not know what to do with the three or four times the amount of isoflavones.
The relationship between soy and thyroid health is complicated. Some studies
found that children who were fed soy formulas developed a sluggish thyroid.
However, in adults, this does not appear to be the case. After all, the Japanese eat
soy and do not have an increased incidence of thyroid disease. But in Asia, they
don’t eat anywhere near as much soy as we do, so the issue is still unclear.
Soy crops tend to be high in phytates, which are acids that block the body’s
intake of essential minerals such as calcium, magnesium, iron, and zinc. Some
studies on testosterone levels indicated that men who eat soy frequently tend to
have lower testosterone levels than men who eat animal products. Soy is
considered one of those gender-bender foods. Soy contains more natural
estrogen than any other food. For this reason, women with a certain type of
breast cancer should completely avoid soy, since it can lead to progression of the
disease.
Unfavorable Protein Sources
Some protein sources can upset your hormone balance and should never be
eaten. Proteins to keep off your diet include soy protein isolate and all preserved
meats.
SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE
Modern technology has made it possible to extract soy protein isolate from soy,
and it is now found in many lowcarb protein shakes, lowcarb chocolate bars, soy
cheese, faux meats, and some brands of soy milk. These poisonous products
have been boosted by the lowcarb mania that swept the nation in the last two
decades. This food is highly processed. Soy protein isolate is manufactured with
added chemicals and then spray-dried at high temperatures to become a protein
powder. Nitrites, which are potent cancer promoters, are formed in the process;
as a result, the protein is denatured and contaminated. MSG, a neurotoxin, is
added to mask its beany taste. If you are used to snacking on popular lowcarb
snacks and shakes made with this overprocessed soy, it’s time for you to stop.