[CS-FSLUG] The Truth About Soy

[Stephen J. McCracken]

Let's start from the bottom up...

>>             Disclaimer: The entire contents of this website are based upon the 
>> opinions of Dr. Mercola, unless otherwise noted. Individual articles are 
>> based upon the opinions of the respective author, who retains copyright as 
>> marked. 
[snip}

and then just above...

>>             (Note: If you register in the Mercola.com Total Health Sweepstakes 
>> now -- and order the Kefir Starter -- you will get a FREE hardbound edition 
>> of The Maker's Diet: The 40-Day Health Experience that Will Change Your Life 
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which is right after...

>>             If you find it difficult to cut out soy diary products from your 
>> diet, I suggest trying Body Ecology Kefir. Kefir's tart and refreshing flavor 

and this...

>>             First of all, understand I am in no way opposed to soy 
>> consumption, only unfermented soy consumption. Fermented soy, which includes 
>> natto, miso and tempeh, is a healthy food and should be consumed by the 

(I assume that he sells only fermented soy.)

>>             Further, about 90 percent of the 200 million tons of soy produced 
>> each year is used to feed animals. Therefore, whether one consumes beef, 
>> lamb, bacon or processed chicken, chances are that animal was fed a soy diet, 
>> making it virtually impossible not to consume soy when eating any type of 
>> meat. 

Oh really?  Does that mean that I don't need to eat vegetables at all 
only pork from grain fed hogs?  That's a new one on me!  Since when has 
any study said that we are eating basically what was fed to the animal?

>> reducing the risks of some cancers, researchers are discovering quite the 
>> opposite. In fact, it was discovered that consuming soy might be linked to:

What studies?  What research?  I'm sorry, but my dad taught classes in 
Research Methods in the university for PhD students.  This a statement 
with no basis or substantiating references and is only being used to 
sell their own products.

Please refrain from spreading unsubstantiated claims used for marketing. 
  You are only becoming part of the problem.

sjm

P.S. How many of us would not believe the above if it was a study on TCO 
and marketed by Microsoft, but are willing to believe the same tactics 
when used by "Natural Medicine" or "Health Food" companies?