The Truth About Soy: Healthy or Dangerous?

tofu

Reprinted with the permission of Bottom Line/Personal Over the past few years, soy seems to have gone from one of the healthiest foods to one of the least healthy, with some health professionals accusing the bean of causing a wide range of problems, from thyroid damage to pancreatic cancer. Are they right? Should you avoid […]

Recipe: Lemon Broiled Tempeh

Tempeh

This is one of my favorite tempeh recipes. I created it several years ago, and enjoy it at least a couple of times a month. Toasted sesame oil adds a rich, nutty flavor; coconut oil is equally good and adds an Indonesian flavor to the dish. I like to serve this over steamed brown basmati […]

Should You Eat Soy Foods?

Soy Beans

Over the past few years, soy seems to have gone from the best food one can eat to the worst. According to soy opponents, tofu causes everything from birth defects to pancreatic cancer. It’s no wonder that people are concerned and confused. In my opinion, there is a great deal of fear-mongering as well as […]