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What You Need to Know About Soy
by Dr. Richard Brouse
Common Concerns About Soy:
Do soybeans cause cancer?
It is true that "overcooked" soy does contain
"carcinogenic" compounds. When soy is
extruded through high temperature,
high-pressure steam nozzles to form what is
called "textured vegetable protein - TVP for
short", this form of processing renders the
soy "meat substitute" carcinogenic or cancer
causing. TVP is what is used in soy dogs and
soy burgers, and should be avoided.
What about roasted soybeans?
Whole soybeans are high in plant fat. If
soybeans are roasted to eat as soy nuts, the
heat alters the fat and makes it a
trans-fatty acid, which causes both cancer
and heart disease. As roasted soy nuts sit on
the shelf or in the cupboard in storage, the
oils are becoming more and more rancid and
carcinogenic. AVOID roasted soybeans.
But I've heard that soy protein is hard on
the kidneys!
Animal protein is much harder to digest than
vegetable protein. Since many people have
digestive difficulties, protein that is not
thoroughly digested is very challenging to
the kidneys. Powdered protein is in a
predigested state, and the BEST protein
source to choose! Protein is not the enemy -
it is essential for life. It is true,
however, that EXCESSIVE protein is hard on
the kidneys, so if a person consumes more
than 2 grams of protein per pound of body
weight daily, AND does not consume adequate
carbohydrates with it, this could cause
kidney damage.
I have breast cancer, and I've been told I
cannot have soy!
It is true that soy is a "phyto-estrogen"
food, which means it contains substances that
have hormone-like components. However, their
estrogen strength is 1/1000th that of the
body's own stronger estrogens. Therefore, you
want to load your digestive system with
quality controlled raw soy powder, because
these weaker estrogens will block the
estrogen receptor sites from receiving your
body's own stronger estrogens and therefore
be very protective against estrogen fed
cancer.
Essential Seven Checklists for a Quality
Soy Product:
1) Were the soybeans ORGANICALLY GROWN?
Studies have shown decreased levels of food
nutrients and increased levels of nitrates in
chemically fertilized crops, when compared
with their organic counterparts. There is a
connection between the ingestion of nitrates
& CANCER! Therefore, it is important to know
that pesticides, fungicides, and herbicides
have not been used during the growing
process. In particular, with soybeans, since
they are such a hardy plant, a powerful and
DEADLY weed spray called Round up is usually
used. For your safety, you must know that
your soy products are organically grown.
2) Were the soybeans GENETICALLY ENGINEERED?
Genetically engineered soybeans are much
cheaper to purchase, and most companies
producing soy products look for ways to save
money.
3) Does your soybean powder contain ALL of
the nine essential amino acids?
One of the most valuable features of the
soybean is that it is a complete protein and
provides ALL nine of the essential amino
acids. The body requires these daily to
produce hormones, digestive juices,
antibodies, and enzymes. HOWEVER, not all
soybeans are created equal. Quality and amino
acid content will vary based on soil
conditions, and variable growing and harvest
conditions. If one essential amino acid is
missing, the immune system can be depressed
30%, and many important body functions are
delayed or stopped. Therefore, it is
essential that each batch of soybeans be
checked for amino acid content if we want to
depend on the soy isolate to provide a
GUARANTEED supply of the nine essential amino
acids.
4) Were the crushed soy flakes washed in
alcohol or water?
Alcohol washing destroys isoflavones content
up to 88%! It is the isoflavones that reduce
the risk of breast, prostate, lung and bowel
cancer! As well, it is the isoflavones that
are so beneficial in hormone balancing and
increasing bone mass.
5) Was the "anti-thyroid", "anti-growth"
substance in the raw soy removed?
Orientals, who have consumed large amounts of
soy for years, have known that RAW soy
contains an "anti-growth", "anti-tyrosine"
substance. Tyrosine deficiency will cause low
blood pressure, low body temperature, and
restless leg syndrome. Therefore, Orientals
always lightly cook their soy foods to
deactivate the "anti-tyrosine/anti-growth"
substance. Our recommended manufacturer has designed an extracting
process that removes this substance, yet
keeps the soy in a raw form in order to
maintain the HIGHEST LEVEL OF AMINO ACIDS and
ISOFLAVONES, which are very sensitive to
heat.
6) Is your soybean food RAW or heated?
Amino acids are very sensitive to heat. In
some studies, cooking protein has been shown
to destroy up to 50% of some ESSENTIAL AMINO
ACIDS. If an individual consistently consumes
a diet that is lacking in all of the
essential amino acids, inadequate brain
development and hormones, or other body
tissue development can be the result.
7) Has CALCIUM been added to your soy powder?
Some negative reports about soy say that soy
powders are VERY ACIDIC and cause bone loss
because it causes calcium to be drawn from
the bones!!!! The raw soy bean is a NEUTRAL
food--neither acidic or alkaline. However,
the removal of the soybean oil (which is
essential so the soy powder will not go
rancid very quickly), makes the powder very
acidic. Therefore, adequate calcium (which is
very alkaline) must be added to cause the
powder to be neutral again, or it can cause
the above stated problem. Many protein powder
manufacturers do not add any or enough
calcium.
About the Author:
Dr. Brouse is a widely recognized
authority in the fields of nutrition and
prevention of chronic degenerative diseases.
Dr. Brouse has a Master’s in Biochemistry and
is a Doctor of Chiropractic. He was an
Associate Professor of Clinical Nutrition for
14 years and found the renowned
Sunnyside
Health Center in Clackamas Oregon in 1977.
Since that time many people throughout the
world have regained a greater measure of
health while following the recommendations of
the clinic’s health professionals.
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