Protein

Some people need protein. There is no perfect one-size-fits-all diet. Soy protein is a complete protein, meaning it contains all the essential amino acids we need as humans. If you like soy(and other)beans, many of which have anti-cancer compounds, make sure you get them organic/GMO-free. Soy is a heavily genetically-modified crop. And, as we don't know the human impact of those organisms, best to play it safe. Plus, soy is a major allergenic food. Additionally, it contains compounds which slow the thyroid. So, if you buy organic, don't have a soy allergy, have a healthy thyroid and enjoy soy, the best soy foods are the traditional ones which have been safely consumed for millenia (most have been fermented or processed for digestibility): (organic) miso, tempeh, tofu , natto, soy sauce, some edamame (young beans). Soy has compounds which lower cholesterol and are anti-estrogenic. There are also pro-estrogenic compounds as well, depending on the estrogen environment within the body. The overwhelming majority of studies supports protective and inhibitory effect against breast cancerhttp://articles.latimes.com/2011/apr/06/news/la-heb-soy-breast-cancer-survivors-20110406 . Mechanisms are still being investigated, as are dosage & timing. Miso soup looks very good http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/news/20030617/miso-soup-may-fight-breast-cancer Some people need protein. There is no perfect one-size-fits-all diet. Soy protein is a complete protein, meaning it contains all the essential amino acids we need as humans. If you like soy(and other)beans, many of which have anti-cancer compounds, make sure you get them organic/GMO-free. Soy is a heavily genetically-modified crop. And, as we don't know the human impact of those organisms, best to play it safe. Plus, soy is a major allergenic food. Additionally, it contains compounds which slow the thyroid. So, if you buy organic, don't have a soy allergy, have a healthy thyroid and enjoy soy, the best soy foods are the traditional ones which have been safely consumed for millenia (most have been fermented or processed for digestibility): (organic) miso, tempeh, tofu , natto, soy sauce, some edamame (young beans). Soy has compounds which lower cholesterol and are anti-estrogenic. There are also pro-estrogenic compounds as well, depending on the estrogen environment within the body. The overwhelming majority of studies supports protective and inhibitory effect against breast cancerhttp://articles.latimes.com/2011/apr/06/news/la-heb-soy-breast-cancer-survivors-20110406 . Mechanisms are still being investigated, as are dosage & timing. Miso soup looks very good http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/news/20030617/miso-soup-may-fight-breast-cancer