kckas Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I've been on a tofu kick for the past few weeks. I eat a bock of extra firm tofu a day and I love it because it fills me up so well. I'm sure it's all the protein in it, one block has 60 grams of protein in it. So ideally I'd like to continue eating tofu but my meat loving bodybuilding brother in law told me to stay away from soy. Is tofu really that bad? Should I be limiting it? If so is there something else that can fill me up so well? Beans don't give me that nice content feeling when I'm done eating them, same with quinoa. So I'm a bit at a loss on what else I can eat that's high in protein and good for me. I'm gluten free and I try to limit my processed food intake. Any ideas? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorseSense Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Soy is just fine. I'd personally stay away from GMOs, but that's just me. There are non-GMO/organic soy products out there, its just sometimes they can be a bit more expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarzan Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Soy is often called goitrogenic because it contains compounds which interfere with iodine uptake and thus interfere with thyroid activity. Cabbage, peanuts and strawberries have similar effects, but soy is probably the worst. The best preventative method would be to ensure you have sufficient selenium and iodine levels. Brazil nuts are very high in Selenium, iodine can be found in good levels in turnip greens (ironic?) and iodized salt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarzan Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Also the process of making tofu and most soy products means the end product contains relatively high levels of aluminum. If you are eating a lot of it this should be a major concern. I recommend anyone consuming large amounts of any soy products to regularly detox with fresh beet juice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kckas Posted January 30, 2012 Author Share Posted January 30, 2012 I buy organic tofu. I buy everything organic for the most part. I've never heard that tofu contains high levels of aluminum before. I'm going to research that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarzan Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Yeah, from the alkaline/acid wash in Aluminum barrels. The main concern I hear is the gender changing properties which would be caused by thyroid interference. I've heard fermented soy (miso) does not have this effect, do your own research on that though and don't quote me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorseSense Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I buy organic tofu. I buy everything organic for the most part. I've never heard that tofu contains high levels of aluminum before. I'm going to research that. Awesomeness! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsbadmouth Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Yeah, from the alkaline/acid wash in Aluminum barrels. The main concern I hear is the gender changing properties which would be caused by thyroid interference. I've heard fermented soy (miso) does not have this effect, do your own research on that though and don't quote me! Soy can't change someone's gender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarzan Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Please read the rest of what I said before calling me out, mrsbadmouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsbadmouth Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I did, but you literally cannot change your gender by eating anything. Gender is the mind, sex is the body. I'm not trying to be a dick and I know what you're trying to say, I just think you're using the wrong wording. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarzan Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Gender is decided by hormones, the thyroid manages hormones. An impaired thyroid gland will cause hormone imbalances, which will change sexual characteristics. Low testosterone, gynecomastia, low sperm count in men. I used that particular wording because that is how it is commonly referred to by concerned men, I don't see what is so confusing. Don't you dare come back at me with "gender is personal choice". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blabbate Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I did, but you literally cannot change your gender by eating anything. Gender is the mind, sex is the body. I'm not trying to be a dick and I know what you're trying to say, I just think you're using the wrong wording.Sociologically, yes. Biologically, no. "Gender" has been used for a long time as essentially a synonym for biological sex. It's common usage, and it's included in dictionaries. "Gender" as a cultural construct distinct from "sex" is an equally valid usage, but not the only one. You need to interpret it contextually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarzan Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Thanks Brucey, I should be more careful with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blabbate Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Thanks Brucey, I should be more careful with that.Eh, you're fine. We all knew what you meant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarzan Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I know that. I don't believe we met yet, Hi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HxC_Nismo Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 just stick with organic soy that is not GMO, but you dont have to only rely on soy products for protien, there are a lot more plant sources other then soy that you can get your protein from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe D. Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 give tempeh a try its also fermented soy so less hormone problems some contain grains with gluten so watch out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarzan Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 x2 on the tempeh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kckas Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 The soy I buy is great because there is so much protein (60g) vs. carbs (5g). That's why I love it so much. As far as I know nothing else has that kind of ratio as far as whole foods go. I tried tempeh once, it tasted ok but I can't get past the mold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lohungfong Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I like to eat tofu too. I have not done much research on it but keep in mind its high in fat percentage. So for me I feel I dont need to eat too much . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica.veggiegirl Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Soy, like ANYthing else in the world, is bad for you if it is making up too much of your diet. Drinking soymilk for breakfast, eating tofu for lunch and dinner and fake meats and soy cheese and soy this and that is going to be bad for you but if you ate apples as 80% of your diet it would cause problems too. It is all about moderation. Chinese people have eaten soy for years (and no not just fermented like all the articles want to say) i have lived in China for 16 years and they drink soymilk, eat soybeans,soy sauce and tofu. and have way less soy related problems than Americans so it is just when you try to subsitute EVERYthing for soy that you will have problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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