#579 The Soy Story

Soybeans are high in protein and rich in isoflavones that are said to have health benefits. Soy foods certainly provide alternatives to high-fat, high-cholesterol products like sausage, hamburger and half-and-half. But will soy actually control cholesterol? Is it safe for growing children to drink soy milk instead of cow’s milk? Or is there a dark side to this dietary darling? Guest: Kaayla Daniel, PhD, CCN, is a Certified Clinical Nutritionist in private practice in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She is the author of The Whole Soy Story: The Dark Side of America’s Favorite Health Food (2005). Her Web site is www.wholesoystory.com