The Soy Controversy (VZ 53)

To soy or not to soy, that is the question!

Soy is an ancient food source.  It’s been used in Asia for 5000 years.  3000 years ago, fermentation techniques were developed that helped to make soy more easily digestible, in the form of miso, tempeh and tamari.  Tofu came along in China in the second century.  First cultivated in the US in the nineteenth century, US crops now account for at least half of the world’s soybean production.

Whether or not to include soy in a healthy diet is a great example of an issue with lots of contradictory information out there.  In this episode of the Vegetarian Podcast, we share some popular concerns about and benefits of including soy products in your diet.  Our hope is that by providing unbiased information, you will be better able to decide whether soy is right for you.

Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast! If you find value in our podcast and listen on iTunes, please consider leaving us a rating and review.

Please note that some of the links on this page may be affiliate links and, at no additional cost to you, we will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through to the product using the link we have provided. We never recommend or provide affiliate links to products or services we do not use ourselves, and our ultimate goal is to provide helpful products and advice to you, our readers and listeners.

Here’s what we mention in this episode:

• Podcast Movement
• The Kitchen Girl

Resources

• The Truth About Soy Milk – Is It Good or Bad for You?
• Is Soy Really That Bad for You?
• Are Soy Products Good or Bad for You?

Quote of the Week

Everything we hear is an opinion not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not a truth.

— Marcus Aurelius

Recipe of the Week

Thanks for listening!

Peace and Veggies,
Vickie and Larissa