Don’t Fear Soy Foods
It’s no wonder that men who have read the recent stories circulating about soy are confused. Some stories claim that soy foods, such as tofu and soy milk, can lead to breast growth or reduce testosterone levels. Other stories tout the benefits of soy, suggesting soy may help protect against prostate cancer. Women have wondered for years whether phytoestrogens affect their health, from menopausal hot flashes to breast cancer. Now men are left to wonder about possible unwanted effects of soy foods.
Soy contains compounds called isoflavones that are known as phytoestrogens, which are weak plant versions of the hormone estrogen. Fears that the amount of phytoestrogens in moderate amounts of soy foods could stimulate men’s breast tissue or reduce their testosterone are not Read more
5 Easy Ways to Get More Vitamin D
One 3.5-ounce serving has 360 IUs of vitamin D—a little less than half the daily intake our experts recommend.
Almost all cow milk in the U.S. is fortified with vitamin D. One 8-ounce glass gives you 98 IUs. And many brands of soy, rice and almond milks are fortified with the vitamin too—check labels to make sure your favorite has it.
Three ounces in a sandwich or on a salad will give you 25 percent of the daily minimum our experts suggest.
Some yogurts have added D. Yoplait’s original fruit flavors, for example, have around 80 IUs per 6-ounce container.
Not all cereals are fortified with the vitamin, so check labels. Two that are: Cheerios and Raisin Bran each have about 40 IUs per cup.
