Colleague and friend (full disclosure) Sheryl Shenefelt, C.N. and Dr. David Brownstein, M.D. have co-written their latest book on the dangers of soy consumption. I was lucky enough to get one of the first copies to read.
If you are still among the many who believe (incorrectly) that consuming soy products are healthy this book will set you straight. The authors begin by explaining how the beans are grown and harvested to be one of the most lucrative cash crops in the US. In fact the soy industry is nearly a $30 billion industry. The soy industry has masterfully figured out to use virtually every part of the bean so the profit margins are almost 100%.
Unfortunately, most consumers are not aware that soy has found its way into thousands of food products and even health and beauty products. With so many people discovering they are soy intolerant this presents a huge challenge.
Soy is a powerful endocrine disputer and has severe negative consequences on the thyroid. Just consider how many vegans and vegetarians have hypothyroidism - many if not most rely on soy as a main stay for protein. This is a scary scenario. Chapter after chapter provides documented evidence of numerous negative impacts on the body from consuming soy. The chapter on soy based infant formula is particularity concerning.
I should point out that the authors are explaining the dangers of un-fermented soy products. Fermented soy products, such as tempe, miso, natto and tamari.. Soy in it's fermented form is fine in limited amounts and this is in reality what most Asians consume - not soy milk, tofu etc... contrary to what the media has led the public to believe.
The book is easy to read and you don't need a science background to understand it. Each chapter has a Q & A section and a handy review at the end of it. There are also links to other useful books and websites included throughout for continuing your education. A handy recipe section includes gluten, dairy and soy free recipes you can try out.
This would make a great addition to any clinicians reference library and provides good information for the general public. It's especially great for anyone with food in-tolerances and allergies since soy is so frequently reactive.
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