#273 | MM - Should You Be Eating SOY?

Many people hear "Plant-Based Diet" and assume "Soy-Based Diet."

This couldn't be further from the truth. In fact we, Drs. Ben and Suz, do not consume Soy, except for very rare occasions.

That being said, there is TONS of misinformation to dispel when it comes to SOY.

In this episode, we talk about soybean cultivation, the GMO issue, various soy-based products, nutritional facts of whole soybeans, and health benefits/risks associated with eating soy.

We hope this information empowers you to make more clear and confident decisions in your daily nourishment.

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Some highlights from today's MM episode...

124 million tons of soybeans produced with 94% being GMO!77% of soybeans are fed to livestock - not humans! (2018 statistic)Soybeans are a high fat and high protein legume with a complete amino acid profile and loads of nutrients The vast majority of soy is consumed in ultra-processed foods (soybean oil, textured soy protein, soy lecithin, soy isolates, and more)When eating soy products it is best to consume organic/non-GMO and minimally processedHealth benefits and hormone balancing effects are due to isoflavones that selectively modulate estrogen receptorsSoy is NOT "estrogenic" and does NOT decrease Testosterone or disrupt hormones in men (or women)Soy consumption is protective against cardiovascular disease, stroke, menopausal symptoms, and reproductive cancersSoy sensitivity is mainly due to GMO nature of foods disrupting immune function

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