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Default the soy debate!

oh god!


NOT again.


















"figsandolives" > wrote in message
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> 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.
>
> thanks!
>
> figgy