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Although we have been made to believe that soy is good for you, soy is not healthy.  Soy can inhibit thyroid function, increase estrogen in babies using soy formula, and mess up your digestion.  Soy is loaded with trypsin inhibitors, which prevent the proper digestion of protein, and phytic acid, which inhibits the absorption of minerals.  It also contains phytoestrogens which can increase estrogen hormone levels to dangerous levels.

When soy is fermented it’s chemical make up is changed and it is then digestible and non-toxic, so fermented soy products such as Miso and Tempeh are OK to eat.  Soy sauce although fermented is a special case since many of the sauces available are artificially made and most are full of MSG.  Buy and unpasteurized organic soy sauce such as Nama Shoyu when possible.  Tofu is not fermented and should be avoided.

Because of it’s abundance soy and soy products have made their way into most prepared processed foods on the supermarket shelves, including packaged organic meals.  Read the labels before you buy.

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