Soy In The Diet

I have been hearing and reading all to much about the pros and cons of soy and soy products that we consume almost every day weather we know it or not. If you would check the labels on the foods you eat, you will find that many of them contain soy protein isolate, soy protein concentrate, texturized vegetable protein, and soy bean oil. Those products containing them are of course of the processed food varieties such as energy bars, veggie burgers, crackers, frozen "diet" lunches and dinners, and vegetarian look alike foods.

Soy consumption may cause:

• Low energy
• Poor Skin
• Weight Gain
• Depression
• Lower Sex Drive

When it comes to infants who are on formula containing soy, the sad news is that it could be detrimental to the health and development of the child. Check that formula label!

One possible bottom line is that if have been using soy as a protein substitute in your diet, it might be a good idea to have your thyroid function checked.You might be suffering from hypothroidism, and eliminating soy from your diet may have a good effect on your overall health!

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