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The Joy of Eating Soy
Here are some suggestions for adding soy to your diet:
  • Food is always better than pills. So in this case, eating soy foods is typically safer and more beneficial than soy supplements or pills.
  • Select up to 3-4 servings of your favorite soy foods daily.
  • Be wary of ads and too-good-to-be-true claims for soy-based pills, powders and supplements.
  • For those with a high risk (or history) of estrogen-dependent cancer, soy may be the wrong food. Discuss possible soy consumption with your health care provider, along with medical history, risk factors and treatment options.
While it is not a miracle food, moderate amounts of soy can be part of a healthy diet. As the research on soy continues, it is best, like many things in life, to exercise moderation and caution.
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Becky Hand
Becky is a registered and licensed dietitian with almost 20 years of experience. She teaches prenatal classes and counsels individuals, helping women eat right and stay fit before, during and after their pregnancies.		 Becky Hand

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