136: The wonderous health benefits of soy & flax & why all women should consider consuming these foods.
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Despite common myths, soy and flax can be powerful allies for women’s health - especially during perimenopause and menopause.
In this episode, Tara sets the record straight on the hotly debated topics of soy and flax. If you’ve been hearing mixed messages online - especially about these foods being “estrogenic” or dangerous -it’s time to clear the air with research-backed facts!
In this episode you'll learn:
🔹 Soy is linked to multiple health benefits: Regular soy intake is shown to reduce the risk of breast cancer, improve cognitive function, and support heart and bone health - especially for peri- and postmenopausal women. The quality of your gut bacteria plays a key role in how well you benefit from soy.
🔹 Flax is a natural estrogen modulator: Far from being “dangerous,” flax helps balance estrogen by modulating it, not just increasing or decreasing levels - plus it supports cancer prevention, reduces inflammation, and even helps the body process estrogen down healthier pathways.
🔹 Food > Fear: If anyone tells you to avoid soy or flax without sound evidence, take pause. These are nutrient-dense, research-supported foods, not dangerous “no-nos.” Tara recommends 2 tbsp of ground flax daily, and incorporating soy foods like miso, natto, tempeh, or edamame 2–3 times a week.
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