Soy has long been believed to be a health food.  For many vegetarians, it's their main source of protein.  It's also been touted as a milk alternative and even the base in some baby formulas.  Soy, furthermore,  has been popularized due to its being a main staple for centuries as a part of Asian culture.  Surely, it must be a great healthy alternative, right?  Unfortunately, this couldn't be further from the truth.

First, there are different types of soy.  There is (click here to continue).