The Hidden Dangers of Soy

Soy may be heralded as a Super Food by some health experts but others in the wellness field believe that the Western version of soy is harmful to your health. My soy-bible is by Dianne Gregg, the author of The Dangers of Soy. She offers a comprehensive analysis over the controversy of soy – a must-read for anyone who is interested in their health.

In the past decade, health experts have praised soy for its potential ability to prevent heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers as well as minimizing some of the side effects of menopause. As a result of this news, our obsession with soy grew almost overnight as food manufactures were quick to jump on the soy bandwagon.

Today, soy can be found in almost any food from veggie burgers to snack crackers to baby formula. But according to Diane Gregg and author of The Hidden Dangers of Soy, soy may be doing us more harm than good. Gregg blames soy for almost taking her life after a very serious negative reaction to this purported Super Food.

Her book details her experience with soy as well as why too much soy can cause harm such as thyroid damage which may have been just what happened to her. Gregg was overweight as she entered into menopause. She started playing with her diet to see how nutrition was exacerbating or lessening her symptoms. After eliminating soy from her diet, she lost 30 pounds and her symptoms abated.

After spending years researching soy, Gregg now wants to share her story with you. In doing so, she provides you with solutions for how you can avoid soy in your diet including scrutinizing labels for soy names and cooking soy-free recipes.
In her book, Gregg will reveal:

• Why you should never feed your infant soy formula
• Why soy can be deadly to anyone with an unknown soy allergyThat soy is not a cure for heart disease; it is actually linked to cancer, infertility, osteoporosis, hair loss, menstrual problems, and heart disease
• That over-consumption of soy can lead to thyroid damage, which can lead to weight gain
• That soy is used as a cheap filler in food; it is not a health miracle or a wonder food.

The West’s fascination with soy as a Super Food came much in part to the low incidences of heart disease, cancers and diabetes in Asian countries. Researchers were able to find proof that the components in soy may offer a protective benefit to illness. But Gregg discusses how the Eastern version of soy is very different from the Western form which she considers toxic. It is the Western version of soy that according to Gregg, may be so harmful to your health.
If soy is a staple protein source in your diet, The Hidden Dangers of Soy is a must-read for you.