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...

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...