We live in an era of health promotion. Almost every food on the market’s shelves has something to say: “vegan”, “gluten-free”, “diary-free”, “fat-free”, “protein-rich”, “0 carbs” etc. But are these foods really healthy?
Let’s take soy for example. Soy is mostly consumed by vegans because it’s a great alternative for meat and dairy. Others consume it because it’s rich in protein and can help them lose weight. Also, those who are lactose-intolerant now have a substitute for cow’s milk – soy milk!
Soy has many health benefits, indeed, but recent studies have shown that consuming it daily and in large amounts can have a negative impact on your health.
11 MOST IMPORTANT REASONS TO AVOID THIS POPULAR DRINK AND OTHER SOY PRODUCTS:
1 .Soy is among the most contaminated foods
with pesticide s and 99% of it is GMO
2. Consumption of soy supports the need for vitamin D and B12.
3. Soy contains a one compound which is very similar to vitamin B12.
But human body cannot process it and that’s how soy causes vitamin B12 deficiency.
4. Soybeans contain a substance which may result in clots, known as hemagglutinin, which often leads to clumped red blood cells .
5. The production of soy protein isolate and textured soy protein out of delicate soy proteins involves high temperatures which can severely affect health.
6. Soy is high in toxic isoflavones, including genistein and daidzein.
These substances can cause breast cancer .
7. Soy and soy products are rich in phytic acid. It inhibits the digestion of magnesium, copper, iron, calcium, and zinc.
8. Soybeans contain phytoestrogens (plant estrogen), which obstructs the function of the endocrine system and has been linked to breast cancer and male infertility.
9. Toxic aluminum that is contained in soy is related with Alzheimer’s and this substance is bad for kidneys and the nervous system, too.
10. Antinutrients can be found in soybeans and they are natural toxins.
Consumption of a few glasses of this popular drink every day can have a negative effects to the menstrual cycle.
11. Studies showed that carrageenan in soy milk can be a reason for many health disorders, including colon cancer, ulceration, gastrointestinal inflammation, and lesions.
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