Soy and Estrogen?

[solidassears]

Was talking to my trainer today and we were talking about diet; I mentioned I eat edamame a few times a week and he flipped out saying it would make my estrogen levels skyrocket. I had never heard this before, so I started reading; from what I can see, it seems a lot of soy could make a difference, but it doesn't seem like eating soy beans a few times a week would make any difference.

Anyone else chime in with experience or sources of information? I've liked eating the edamame because it's high protein, low carb, etc. but I don't want to screw with the estrogen.

http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/eating-soy-increase-estrogen-production-2870.html

 

[botamico]

I heard the same thing about soy. I usually only deal with soy by adding tofu to a protein shake as it is heart healthy. Other than that, no soy any other time.

 

[blergs.]

Hes just bough into the fear mongering on soy which is overhyped BS IMO. soy (non-gmo and organic) is very good for you. yes id avoid the overly processed crap that usually uses a hexane extraction. but tofu and beans are VERY good for you. I eat alot of soy to be honest. and i love edamame beans .

 

[blergs.]

ps, he should be more concerned with canned food over soy, and other products that use bpa type plastics. THAT is something of concern IMO. and the chemical acts as estrogen.

 

[botamico]

I definitely agree about the canned stuff and overly processed foods. The less the food is touched, the better it is for you what I go by. It seems like whatever man touches, man screws up. Not everything, but a good majority of things.

 

[blergs.]

i definitely agree about the canned stuff and overly processed foods. The less the food is touched, the better it is for you what i go by. It seems like whatever man touches, man screws up. Not everything, but a good majority of things.

lol agreed!

 

[solidassears]

ps, he should be more concerned with canned food over soy, and other products that use bpa type plastics. THAT is something of concern IMO. and the chemical acts as estrogen.

Actually; that is his and my main concern; I like to find unprocessed food and I thought that's what the Edamame would be; glad to hear that many do not buy into the estrogen / soy meme. It seems a bit over wrought to me and I plan to keep eating the Edamame; I really do enjoy it.