Ha, Ha, Soy Skeptics, Check This Out

Published by PETA Staff.
2 min read
Take a tip from this guy: Embrace soy!
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Embrace Soy

People have been enjoying soy and reaping its health benefits for thousands of years, but there are still some myths circulating about soy and soy products. Last week, the Guardian printed an eye-opening article that uncovers the shady origins of anti-soy propaganda—most of which can be traced to a group that sings the praises of eating artery-clogging animal fat and tries to scare people away from soy by citing the results of scientifically flawed animal experiments. The article explains the myriad health benefits of soy foods, including protection against diabetes and breast cancer and improved bone health and brain function.

Of course, soy foods are just one option in a nutritious, animal-friendly diet, and it’s easy to be a healthy vegan without touching tofu or sipping soy milk. Other excellent protein sources include lentils, nuts, beans, peanuts, seeds, chickpeas, green veggies, and whole grains.

But for anyone who’s ever wondered, “Tofu or not tofu,” here’s the real deal: Soy is safe, smart, and infinitely kinder than dining on decomposing animal flesh or drinking bovine mammary secretions. So discover the joy of soy and wear that “Powered by Tofu” shirt with pride!

Written by Lindsay Pollard-Post

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