This post contains affiliate links.Please see our disclosure policy.One of the most common questions I get from folks interested in eating a plant-based diet is, “Is soy good for you?”.

Despite being one of the world’s most widely consumed legumes, questions around soy’s health benefits abound.While some claim that soy is a nutritious food that can reduce risk of cancer, others claim that it causes cancer.So which is it? Is soy healthy, or is soy bad for you.

In this post, I will look at the science and set the record straight.And don’t miss the round up of tasty soybean recipes at the end! Table of ContentsA Brief Background of SoyHealth Benefits of SoyMinimally Processed Is BestCancer ConfusionCheck Your AllergiesConclusion: Is Soy Good For You?Try These Healthy Soybean Recipes A Brief Background of Soy History Soy is a legume––like other common beans––and is native to East Asia where it has been consumed for thousands of years in a variety of forms.Here in the US, most of us will be familiar with tofu, soy milk, soy sauce, and edamame.

These foods are all made from the humble soy bean.Nutrition Soy is high in protein, iron, and folate, and it is a good source of calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium among other vitamins and minerals.In addition to its nutrient profile, research suggests that soy could have many other potential health benefits.

Types Young green soybeans, also called edamame, are a popular appetize

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