[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Long-Term Side Effects of Soy Milk | LIVESTRONG.COM

I started making my smoothies with unsweetened almond milk a few years back,
Mainly because of the articles about soy and estrogen.
I don't dare to google almond milk. I'm out of options!

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

I started making my smoothies with unsweetened almond milk a few years back,
Mainly because of the articles about soy and estrogen.
I don't dare to google almond milk. I'm out of options!

Please don't change your diet. I am of the opinion it makes you beautiful and smart and caring and very young looking.

[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Long-Term Side Effects of Soy Milk | LIVESTRONG.COM

Good link, I especially liked the part about "Mineral Absorption" and phytates. Almost all foods contain some phytates, it's just a matter of degree. Phytates bond to certain minerals, as the article suggests, and removes them from the body. So perhaps it's another reason not to eat soy.

However, concerning phytates, is soy the only food to avoid? No, there may be other foods that are just as bad or even worse. For example, 100% bran is about the highest in phytates that I know of. And all seeds are naturally high in phytates too.

Although, just like coffee, the health news about phytates is a mixture of good and bad. It's not that scientists keep changing their minds, it's just that there are both good and bad things about phytates. One of the good things is that it is said to help prevent cancer.

Is there anything online about the pros and cons of phytates? I don't know; I never tried.