figsandolives wrote:
> Hi all,
> I'm hearing unfermented soy (e.g soy milk, tofu..) isn't good for you
> because of it's phytic acid content and phytoestrogen messing up the
> body's hormones (especially thyroid for women), and how it's been
> actually overstated how much soy Asians traditionally ate - who tend to
> eat more fermented soy e.g. miso, soy sauce (is this a food!?), etc..
>
> As far as my personal diet goes, I just enjoy soymilk and occasional soy
> cheeses. I rarely eat TVP products as I try to eat unprocessed as much
> as possible (I have little desire to actually pretend eating meat)
>
> What is the truth here? I like my soymilk.

IMHO, you've stated the truth already

Enjoy it in moderation - just don't make soy the overwhelming component
of your diet.

I also couldn't agree more about TVP and other 'fake meat' products...
if someone really needs to eat that crap - maybe they should just be
honest with themselves and eat meat! I've never felt the urge to try to
emulate animal products like that... I see no point in it.