3 Reasons Soy Is Not A Healthy Food Alternative

Everything you know about soy is from years of big marketing telling you what they wanted you to think…that soy is a super food. Soy is not the super food we've all been led to believe.

1. Approximately, 95% of all soy in the United States are GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms). A GMO is the result of a laboratory process where genes from the DNA of one species are extracted and artificially forced into the genes of an unrelated plant or animal. The foreign genes may come from bacteria, viruses, insects, animals or even humans. What can GMOs do to you…
• Food Allergies
• Toxicity
• Infertility
• Gluten Disorders
• Birth Defects
• Cancer
• to name just a few.
   
2. Soy contains phytoestrogens, which are estrogen mimickers in the body. When women consume too much phytoestrogens it can cause cervical cancer, breast cancer, PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) and hormonal imbalances. If you are a woman going through perimenopause or menopause and are estrogen dominant this could be a double whammy. When males consume too much phytoestrogens they start to exhibit feminine characteristics (think man-boobs).
    
3. Phytic acid in soy reduce assimilation of calcium, magnesium, copper, iron and zinc. Phytic acid in soy is not neutralized by ordinary preparation methods such as soaking, sprouting, and long, slow cooking.
   
   Bottom line…stop eating soy, especially if you are estrogen dominant.

Clean Eating - Buying and Eating on a Budget

Costco

Turkey Patties
Turkey Breast
Asparagus
Butternut Squash
Mini Sweet Peppers
Broccoli Florets
Cauliflower Florets
Kirkland Organic Eggs - 2 dozen
KerryGold Butter
English Cucumbers
Chicken Breasts
Kirkland Natural Peanut Butter
Spinach - 2.5 lbs
Wholly Guacamole - 100 calorie paks

Sprouts/Mother's Market

Watch for when they go on sale. Some stores don't carry all the bulk items.
Bulk Oatmeal
Bulk Chia Seeds
Bulk Quinoa
Cashew Milk
Maca
Cacoa

Trader Joe's

Almond Milk
Raw Cashews
Brown Rice Tortillas
Turkey Meatballs
Cauliflower Rice
Broccoli Rice
Kale

Meal Prep Is Where It's At

Sunday, Sunday, Sunday! This is my day to make all my breakfasts, lunches, and some side dishes for the work week. I believe it really helps me stay more on track than if I didn't. It takes me about 2+ hours for all the prep and cooking.

For my breakfasts, I make 5 oz egg whites with Kale. I make them each individually to control the amount of egg whites for each.

For my lunches, I make turkey patties (purchased at Costco). I've started making all 12 in the package and then freezing them, instead of making five for the week each Sunday. I microwave the by putting a few on a plate at time, season, add a little water and microwave for a six minutes, flip, season, and microwave for another six minutes.

Sides, I typically make for the week (lunches and dinners) are asparagus, quinoa, spaghetti squash (my latest obsession!), butternut squash, and/or brussel sprouts.

I also always have a bag of mini Sweet Peppers on hand (purchased at Costco), cut up English Cucumbers (Costco), pre-cut Celery (Costco), and if I find radishes on sale I'll buy those as well to have ready to grab.

I know a lot of people really have a hard time with setting aside time to do this but once you start it really becomes a great habit.

Now if I just had a bigger refridgerator / freezer!