John Westfield

I'm a lifelong cooking enthusiast with a special love for strange and underused ingredients. I hope this blog helps open your mind to more of the wonderful edible treasures around us.

How soy affects women?

There is evidence that soy lowers LDL (bad) cholesterol slightly, and soy’s fiber and antioxidants are heart-healthy. Consider a soy-based meal once a week in place of meat, but use caution with meat alternatives such as soy crumbles, burgers, or sausage, as these often have a lot of added salt. Origin of Soybeans. Soybeans owe …

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Can soy milk go bad?

, 1 Soybeans contain large quantities of natural toxins or “antinutrients”. Soybeans are dangerously high in natural toxins called anti-nutrients. In fact, just two glasses of soy milk daily can alter a woman’s natural monthly cycle. Soy is often considered one of the most polarizing products. In fact, depending on whom you ask, it’s often …

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Does soy elevate estrogen?

Soy isoflavones activate your body’s estrogen receptors, proteins that detect the presence of estrogen and carry out effects such as changes in gene expression. However, isoflavones do so more weakly than your body’s natural estrogen. If estrogen is absent, isoflavones weakly activate the estrogen receptor, mitigating the effect of low estrogen. Does soy milk really …

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Can soy formula cause constipation in babies?

Soy formula can make stools harder, worsening or causing constipation in some babies, according to Heyman. Another problem with switching to a soy formula: Some babies may be allergic to soy. Giving these babies soy formula could actually cause digestive problems, including constipation . Some soy- and cow’s milk-based formulas cause harder bowel movements, while …

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Why is soy milk bad for you?

, 1 Soybeans contain large quantities of natural toxins or “antinutrients”. Soybeans are dangerously high in natural toxins called anti-nutrients. In fact, just two glasses of soy milk daily can alter a woman’s natural monthly cycle. Is soy milk as bad as people are saying? Soy is often considered one of the most polarizing products. …

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Does soy raise estrogen?

Soy isoflavones activate your body’s estrogen receptors, proteins that detect the presence of estrogen and carry out effects such as changes in gene expression. However, isoflavones do so more weakly than your body’s natural estrogen. If estrogen is absent, isoflavones weakly activate the estrogen receptor, mitigating the effect of low estrogen. Does soy actually raise …

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