TOP TEN REASONS TO AVOID SOY

Soybeans contain large quantities of natural toxins or “antinutrients”. First among them are potent enzyme inhibitors that block the action of trypsin and other enzymes needed for protein digestion.

These inhibitors are not deactivated during cooking & processing. Test animals fed these inhibitors developed enlargement and pathological conditions of the pancreas, including cancer.

Soybeans also contain haemagglutinin, a clot-promoting substance that causes red blood cells to clump together.

99% of soy is genetically modified and it among the highest contamination by pesticides of any of our foods.

Soybeans are high in phytic acid, a substance that blocks the uptake of the essential minerals calcium, magnesium, copper, iron and especially zinc, in the intestinal tract.

Soy products contain high levels of aluminum, leached from the aluminum tanks in which they are acid washed and processed at high temperatures.

Nitrites, which are potent carcinogens, are formed during the spray-drying of soy.

Soy Protein Isolates, which are shown to enlarge the pancreas and thyroid and increase fatty acid deposits in the liver.

Soy contains toxic isoflavones.

Soy foods have a high concentration of goitrogens which block production of thyroid hormones.

For a full comprehensive piece on the dangers of soy check out this article by Sally Fallon & Mary G. Enig ph.D.

THE SILVER LINING OF SOY
Soy’s beneficial properties are only available when a specific mold is grown on the beans in a process called fermentation. Fermentation not only makes nutrients bio-available, it also destroys the toxins present in the beans. Fermented soy products include tempeh, miso, and natto.

BUT WHAT ABOUT TOFU??
The enzyme inhibitors concentrate in the soaking liquid rather than in the curd. Thus, in tofu growth depressants are reduced in quantity but not completely eliminated.’

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Dangers to Men

Phytoestrogens can not only make physical changes to a man’s body, they can alter psychological moods. Low testosterone can lead to depression and unpredictable mood swings. Feelings of low self worth may predominate a man’s overall mood.

Hemagglutinin causes red blood cells to clump and reduces the absorption of oxygen into the tissues. Products like soy protein powders that promote muscle building actually may inhibit muscle growth for this very problem of blocking oxygen to the muscles.

Trypsin inhibitors interfere with protein digestion and may even lead to pancreatic cancer.

Clumping. Another risk from soy is clumping in the intestines. Soy products like tofu and soy protein powders are manufactured in such a way that it is hard to digest them completely. They often times can form little masses or clumps rather than be completely dissolved in protein shakes or digested in the digestive system.

What ensues is a painful clumping of soy in the intestines which can take several hours or even a few days to pass. The sensation itself can range from mildly painful to extremely painful. The masses in question can even damage the intestinal wall. The only remedy is to limit the consumption of soy protein formulas and to be vigilant as to making sure the powders are completely dissolved in your shakes before consuming.
What Alternatives Do Men Have to Get Their Protein Intake?

Nuts are still an excellent source of protein. They are high in essential vitamins and minerals and can be eaten with any sort of meal or as a snack.

Lentils are a brilliant source of fiber and protein. Variations like lentil soup make for great variety in the course of one’s day.

Spreads like peanut butter, almond and cashew butter are great to add to sandwiches and smoothies, enriching both the flavor and protein content.

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