There A Lot of Myths About Soybeans War has been waged against the innocent soybean.  And I feel obliged to finally stand up and say something to defend this much maligned and harmless legume.  Among the many accusations that have been wielded against the harmless bean include: accusations of allergies, estrogen like effects and adverse effects on thyroid function.  The truth is, soy is a wonderful and diverse food and there has been quite a bit of research shown that; those cultures that ingest soy are at less risk of cancer and degenerative diseases (like obesity diabetes…