Is soy milk unhealthy?

When it comes to controversial foods, soy is king. Tofu, soymilk, miso, and the like have long had reputations as ultra crunchy health foods. And yet, we've all heard about the scary studies that say eating soy can mess with your hormones and thyroid, and even cause cancer. read more

Soy's Not All Bad But if some studies point to dangers from soy, others suggest important benefits. For instance, isoflavones may prevent the growth of estrogen-dependent breast cancer cells, according to findings published in the March 2000 issue of the journal Cancer Research. read more

Soy Foods: Bad, Better, Best Like all foods, you want to consume soy in moderation. One to two servings of whole and fermented soy foods is recommended. One average serving is a half-cup of tofu or 1 cup of soy milk. But not all soy products are created equal. read more