In this episode of Carleigh Bodrug‘s PlantPod, we’re delving into one of the most controversial nutrition topics in the vegan community: SOY.
I do my best to answer all the questions you had about this heavily contested food including:
Is soy bad for your health?
Is soy estrogenic?
Will it increase breast tissue in men?
Can it have adverse effects on women’s hormones?
Does soy cause acne?
Is soy consumption linked to cancer?
Should we be seeking out non GMO soy?
How much soy is too much?
Listen at the links below (or your favourite podcast app):
Dr. Matthew Nagra is a Naturopathic Doctor in Vancouver who is passionate about evidence-based nutrition and medicine. In addition to his online and public speaking work, he employs a wide range lifestyle interventions, including plant-based nutrition, as well as physical therapies in his practice to help his patients prevent or recover from chronic illnesses and physical injuries. Holding a Plant-Based Nutrition Certification from Cornell University and the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies, he has penned several articles on the topic, underlining his specialized training in nutrition.