A short video about what you need to know about SOY

Soy is often marketed as a health food — but the reality is far more complicated. This short video debunks the most common health myths around soy.

Key points covered:

• -Most soy is genetically modified — over 90% of the global soy supply is GMO, with associated pesticide residues
• -Soy contains phytoestrogens — plant compounds that mimic estrogen in the body, potentially disrupting hormonal balance, especially for women with estrogen dominance or thyroid issues
• -Soy is a goitrogen — it can suppress thyroid function, contributing to hypothyroidism
• -Soy is highly processed — most soy products (soy milk, tofu, soy protein isolate) are far removed from any natural food state
• -Traditional fermented soy is different — miso, tempeh and natto are fermented forms that have different properties and may be tolerable in small amounts

Bottom line: soy is not the health food the food industry has marketed it to be. If you consume it, choose organic, non-GMO and preferably fermented forms — and keep quantities moderate.

Stephanie