Well, I know that I have discussed this topic with you on several occasions; but I am very happy to report to you that Dr. Oz brought in some authorities and experts to reinforce my stance of this subject of soy foods and your health.

There is some disinformation in the News and among physicians in Western Medicine that mistakenly suggest that soy can increase the conditions in the female body for breast cancer. But that simply is not true, except as it applies to soy isolates in processed foodstuffs. This confirms what I have been telling you.

Today, Dr. Oz discussed several different foods and food groups that originate from the humble soybean. Many people have been on an edamame kick for the past two years after many popular restaurants began to feature them on their menus. You can even find organic frozen edamame in the health food section of many grocery stores now.

Veggie Burgers with soy protein are not as good as tofu and tempeh, but they usually contain whole grains, spices, herbs, and other natural ingredients that are healthier for you than the meat counterparts. There are several companies that make good vegetarian burgers, but you still need to read what the ingredients are to be certain that they are the best ones to select when you go shopping. I particularly like Garden Burgers.

My favorite portion of the Dr. Oz segment about soy foods was about Miso Soup. I drink Miso Soup almost daily and sometimes twice a day. It’s a staple in my own diet and has been since the 1970s. I make my own Miso Soup from the paste and use fresh organic ingredients to make a delicious soup. Sometimes I add tofu, and sometimes I add vegetables like carrots; but I almost always include onions and scallions with a couple of drops of toasted sesame oil. It is satisfying, it is filling, it is nutritious, and it never fails to please my palate. There are four primary types of Miso and you simply must make your Miso Soup from scratch. Don’t use an instant miso powder soup mix unless you go camping or store it for emergencies when you have no other way to enjoy your Miso Soup. I am particularly fond of the Barley Miso Paste.

Enjoy your assortment of real soy foods and don’t believe what the bozos say about soy. Sip your Miso Soup, saute your tofu and tempeh, and season your dishes with tamari. We salute soy beans for contributing to your health.

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