09/08/2025
Good reminder. How will you add soy into your diet this week?
If you read Dr. Pendergrast's book: Breast Cancer: Reduce Your Risk with Foods You Love you know Dr. P is a big supporter of whole soy products. The NY times just published an article of 10 food myths that dietitians wished people understood. We will be sharing these 10 myths over the next few weeks. The first one is the information from The Times about soy! If you eat soy regularly, what is your favorite way to enjoy it? Please share!
Myth No. 9: Eating soy-based foods can increase the risk of breast cancer.
High doses of plant estrogens in soy called isoflavones have been found to stimulate breast tumor cell growth in animal studies. “However, this relationship has not been substantiated in human studies,” said Dr. Frank B. Hu, a professor of nutrition and epidemiology at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. So far, the science does not indicate a link between soy consumption and breast cancer risk in humans. Instead, consuming soy-based foods and drinks — like tofu, tempeh, edamame, miso and soy milk — may even have a protective effect toward breast cancer risk and survival. “Soy foods are also a powerhouse of beneficial nutrients related to reduced heart disease risk, such as high-quality protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals,” Dr. Hu said. The research is clear: Feel confident incorporating soy foods into your diet. From The New York Times
September 6, 2025
By Sophie Egan
