Soy protein is a good source of protein with a quality comparable to meat. It is a great source of isoflavones such as phytoestrogens or basically molecules that are similar to estrogen (but come from a plant source) and prevent a number of illnesses including: hormonal imbalances, breast cancer, hot flashes, etcetera. All that being said men should not have soy protein on a daily or regular basis it's like taking birth control in small doses.Men should use soy protein sparingly.
I love it for women though and think every women should have some kind of soy based product in their diets.
The benefits of soy protein are:
- Soy protein has all the essential amino acids
- Soy protein is a good substitute for meat
- Some research studies suggest that soy protein can reduce cholesterol
- Soy protein helps to reduce the risk of heart disease
- Soy protein helps to increase the nutritional value of other foods because of it's extensive amino acid profile.
- Soy protein can be used to control or aid in hormonal imbalance
- Soy protein contains molecules similar to estrogen
- Soy protein should not be used by men long term
Tomorrow we'll look at other protein sources or commonly seen protein powders at the health food store.
Once we gather all the evidence we can then look at the best protein source or sources!
Chat in a bit!
Make it a great day!
Chris Walker
The why can't I lose weight expert!
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