Five Common Foods Sabotaging Your Health aging antinutrients autoimmunity cancer casein celiac disease chronic disease chronic inflammation corn dairy elimination diet estrogen fatty liver food allergens gluten glycemic index gmos high-fructose corn syrup hormone imbalance lactose intolerance leaky gut linoleic acid omega-3 fatty acids omega-6 fatty acids phytoestrogens processed foods saturated fats skin problems soy soybean oil testosterone thyroid hormone trans fats type-2 diabetes zonulin Mar 22, 2025

Trying to eat healthier? You’re part of a massive movement. 

The global healthy foods market was worth 653 billion dollars in 2023. And it’s only growing, expected to increase by 10 percent every year until 2030. With obesity, diabetes, and other lifestyle-related diseases on the rise, more people ...

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Can a Vegan Diet Cause Snoring? cancer cardiovascular health diabetes endocrine disruptors estrogen fermented soy foods isoflavones nutrient deficiency phytoestrogens plant-based foods second-generation soy foods snoring soy soy ingredients soy-free diet soybeans traditional soy foods vegan diet veganism Jun 24, 2023

Veganism is the practice of eating only foods produced from plants. A vegan diet differs from a vegetarian one, which allows consuming eggs and dairy products in addition to plant-based foods. In the past decade, vegan diets have become more popular for several reasons. First, a vegan diet is though...

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Is Soy Good for Menopause? aromatase inhibitors estrogen fermented soy foods hormone imbalance hormone replacement therapy hrt menopause phytoestrogens progesterone sex hormones snoring soy soy elimination diet soy ingredients soy-free diet testosterone traditional soy foods xenoestrogens Apr 29, 2023

Menopause is a complex topic for two reasons. First, estrogen plays a key role in this stage in women's lives. At the same time, the sex hormone takes part in many other body processes. Second, typical treatments for menopause do not work for all women. So, for a brief discussion of this heavily res...

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Can Diet Affect Hormones? cortisol diet endocrine disruptors estrogen goitrogens hormones insulin phytoestrogens sex hormones soy supplements testosterone thyroid hormone Apr 22, 2023

The foods we eat influence our hormones in different ways. First, they provide our bodies with the raw materials needed for hormone production. Second, they promote or hinder the release of hormones. Third, certain foods contain endocrine disruptors. These natural or man-made substances interfere wi...

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Can Food Allergies Cause Snoring? elimination diets estrogen food allergies food intolerances food sensitivities phytoestrogens snoring soy soy-free diet soybean oil Apr 15, 2023

In the United States, millions of people experience unpleasant reactions after eating certain foods.1 Such reactions are called food allergies, intolerances, and sensitivities. They trigger symptoms involving various parts and systems of the body. Thus, they are tested and managed in different ways....

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How to Avoid Soy in Your Diet edamame fermented soy foods genetically modified soybeans isoflavones phytoestrogens second-generation soy foods soy soy cheese soy elimination diet soy ingredients soy lecithin soy meat soy milk soy protein soy-free diet soybean oil soybeans tofu traditional soy foods vegetable protein Apr 08, 2023

Many people think soy is healthy. This belief partly stems from the popularity of soy-based foods as protein-rich components of vegan and vegetarian diets. The fact is, soy is bad for health for several reasons. What's more, it can be found in almost all food products today, and you're probably eati...

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Is Soy a Healthy Food? endocrine disruptors genetically modified soybeans heart disease isoflavones linoleic acid phytoestrogens saturated fats soy soy elimination diet soy lecithin soy protein soybean oil thyroid gland unsaturated fats vegetable oils Apr 01, 2023

Soy is a controversial food item. On the one hand, soy-based foods are thought to be healthy. This is because they are common ingredients in plant-based diets, which are linked to several health benefits.1,2 On the other hand, other studies have raised concerns about the negative effects of soy on h...

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