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Soy. What is it good for? |
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Soy 1. Which nutrient group does soy belong too? 2. What % of soy is made of this nutrient? 3. Which foods does soy serve as a replacement for? 4. List at least 5 foods that contain soy. 5. List some possible negatives effects of soy consumption. 6. Which hormone is affected by soy? The Good, The Bad, The Ugly 7. Soy beans are “good” because they are high in phytochemicals/isoflavones. What are their function in the body? 8. Soybeans are “bad” because they contain phytic acid. What does phytic acid do to the body? Watch this video 9. What is crop rotation? 10. What is the relationship between crop rotation, soy and corn? 11. How are crop rotation, HFCS use and the use of soy all related? 12. In Part 1, # 5, you listed some negative effects of soy consumption. Other countries that consume soy don’t have these problems. Why is the consumption of soy so high in this country? 13. Are soy beans digestible by humans in their natural, unprocessed state? 14. What deficiencies can soy actually cause? (HINT: minerals, enzymes, growth..) 15. What is being done in the lab to fix these deficiency issues? |