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Old 12-14-2006, 05:35 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Andrew Brunelle View Post
Here's the fact I know and has steered me away from soy products. There is a component of soy protein that mimics estrogen. Not only that, most soy is genetically engineered, unless it's fermented, which is predominantly tempei and miso. Tofu is really bad for you. And it has no taste to boot. Soybean oil is not good for you either. Generally, it's best to avoid soy at all costs, unless you can get it fermented.
I think the only part you got remotely correct is that Tofu has little taste. Not only are there loads of research into the benefits of soy towards a healthy diet, but also there is a large population of people that have been eating soy for centuries and are one of the healthiest: the Japanese. Unless you have some sources to cite about tofu being "really bad for you," please don't make wild claims.
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