How to: Fitness
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Veteran coaches Michael Ulloa and Kate Lyman are here to pull back the curtain on the wellness industry. How To: Fitness is a myth-busting, BS-free podcast that dives into the messy, nuanced, and often confusing world of fitness and nutrition. With evidence-based insight, candid takes, and digging into the darker corners of the wellness space, we help you make sense of what actually matters for your health—and what’s just noise.
How to: Fitness
68 | Soy And The Estrogen Fear That Won’t Go Away
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Is soy really bad for your hormones or have we been getting it wrong this whole time?
In this episode, Michael shared what soy actually is, whether it’s a complete protein, how it compares to whey for muscle building and the biggest myths around soy like estrogen, testosterone and cancer. We also found out where the fear around soy came from and why it’s still so common today. This episode is for anyone who’s ever questioned soy, avoided it or just felt confused by all the mixed messages online.
🎗️ Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction: Why Soy Is One Of The Most Misunderstood Foods
05:10 What This Episode Covers & Why Soy Became So Controversial
08:35 What Is Soy? Understanding Where It Comes From & How It’s Used
11:45 Is Soy A Complete Protein And How It Compares To Whey For Muscle Building
16:43 Soy Myths Debunked: Estrogen, Testosterone, Hormones & Cancer Risks
24:31 The “Soy Boy” Narrative: Where It Came From & Why It Stuck
28:22 Are There Any Downsides To Soy? What To Be Aware Of
29:47 The Environmental Impact Of Soy Production Explained
34:26 Final Thoughts: Should You Eat Soy Or Not
📒Resources Mentioned:
📃 Soya products and serum lipids: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
📃 An unusual case of gynecomastia associated with soy product consumption
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