Soy milk on cereal? Your call. Photo: TheBusyBrain, Flickr
Soy doesn’t concern me much. It’s just not something I’ve ever really wanted to consume. So when docs and nutritionists advised me against it due to my breast cancer status, it never took much effort to steer clear of the stuff. For those who have been holding back, however, research is starting to say it’s A-OK to savor the soy. And not only is it maybe not dangerous, it could actually be good for you.
Why the initial soy scare? Says one article: “The concern stems from substances in soy called isoflavones, which behave like weak estrogen in the body. Estrogen, a hormone that controls the menstrual cycle, has been shown to increase the risk of breast cancer in women.”
There’s more to the story than this, but I don’t want to get all scientific on you, so feel free to study up in your spare time. Just know this: Soy may be safe, but of course, you still should be cautious, because, well, you just never know — just look at chocolate!