Is Soy Bad For You?

We’re delving into one of the most controversial nutrition topics in the vegan community: SOY. I interview Dr. Matthew Nagra to interpret the latest research on soy, and ask 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? We also clear the air on other highly controversial foods in the plant-based community including nutritional yeast, vegan protein powder and oil. Dr. Nagra is a Naturopathic Doctor devoted to bringing the most up-to-date evidence-based nutrition information to his patients at his clinic in Vancouver. In 2018 he graduated with his naturopathic medical degree after completing his Bachelor of Science in Microbiology at the University of Victoria. He’s certified in plant-based nutrition through Cornell University and has written articles for Dr. T Colin Campbell’s Center for Nutrition Studies. He also volunteers for nutritionfacts.org – a science-based public service providing free updates in nutrition research through bite-sized videos. Dr. Nagra is known for his social media platforms, where he often tackles misinformation around diet and nutrition, and deep dives into the latest nutrition studies. Dr. Nagra interprets the latest research studies on diet and nutrition on his Instagram page. Here are his posts on soy, and the references to the studies he talks about in the podcast are included within each caption: Post 1 on soy: https://www.instagram.com/p/B19Tm37hfjZ/?igshid=ivxwmr4w0p2a Post 2 on soy: https://www.instagram.com/p/B2Cf-MBhfUq/?igshid=1pbjffktkczrn&fbclid=IwAR3CWYFObQq5ID4harj82VbKm0pugKjQ2awFClD5dmY8aFm_QPLD-a3fSls Post 3 on soy: https://www.instagram.com/p/B2Hngo0hgI8/?igshid=1xa0zsdu1h6tk&fbclid=IwAR1BoN2mbP8tMqmq5pFRnCOEZSaJ3IHGlEUhzqDmqMavl84HESyK55Y-IpQ If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot and share it in your instagram stories tagging me (@plantyou) and Dr. Matthew Nagra (@dr.matthewnagra) with your favorite nugget of wisdom. We would love to share!

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The PlantPod is a wellness podcast dedicated to opening up conversations about physical, mental and spiritual health. Each week, your host Carleigh Bodrug, founder of the popular plant-based food blog PlantYou, sits down with experts to explore a range of topics such as dietary health, meditation, skincare, veganism and more.