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Gut health expert Tanisha Bawa debunks the myth of soya chunks and claims they are worse than junk food.(Pexel) <\/p>\n
Also Read | Hormone expert warns of 5 daily toxins that affect fertility and are harming your chances of conceiving: EMFs, plastics<\/a><\/p>\n Tanisha Bawa, a gut and hormone health expert and Institute for Integrative Nutrition-trained nutrition <\/a>coach, is spreading awareness about the real truth behind soy products like soya nuggets and soya chaap. In an Instagram video posted on September 23, the gut health expert claims that the \u201chigh-protein tag\u201d which is used to market these products is actually fooling you and outlines their detrimental health consequences. Additionally, she also recommends healthier alternatives that can be used instead of soya chunks.<\/p>\n Soya chunks are not what you think<\/p>\n Tanisha highlights that soy products like soya nuggets, soya chaap or soy milk are often wrongly considered as protein-packed snacks, but in reality they could actually be worse than junk food<\/a>. According to her, \u201cThese soy nuggets are actually industrially processed. They have 80 to 90% of refined flour. Which in turn can spike your blood sugar level.\u201d When you are consuming the so-called high-quality protein, you are actually eating little more than just empty calories.<\/p>\n Health repercussions<\/p>\n The gut and hormone expert mentions that this severely upsets your blood sugar<\/a> balance, causing widespread inflammation<\/a>. She also adds that soya nuggets are ultra-processed foods that are harming your gut health instead of being nutritionally beneficial. She stresses, \u201cI do not recommend soy in any way or form because they have anti-nutrients which hinder the absorption of crucial vitamins and minerals.\u201d<\/p>\n Also Read | Gut health expert shares 3 morning habits to improve digestion and energy levels in just 30 days: Meditation, warm water<\/a><\/p>\n Healthier alternatives<\/p>\n Tanisha strongly advises against consuming soya in any form, especially because there are cleaner alternatives of protein sources that are way healthier. The healthier alternatives for protein sources, suggested by her, are as follows:<\/p>\n PeasMushroomsSpirulinaOrganic tempehVegan pea proteinQuality vegan protein shakesWhole grains like quinoa & amaranth (add peas to up the protein)Chia puddings (fortified with vegan protein)Nuts, seeds & almond butter<\/p>\n Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. It is based on user-generated content from social media. 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