The Difference Between Estrogen and Phytoestrogen

If you’ve ever spiraled after reading, “There’s estrogen in food, be sure to avoid it at all costs,” this episode is for you. After spending time in a private breast cancer Facebook group recently, I was reminded how quickly breast cancer nutrition misinformation spreads. I know, I know. . .the members are just trying to ‘help’ each other out. Good intentions? Absolutely. Accurate science? Not necessarily. In this episode, I break down the difference between estrogen and phytoestrogens, explain why they are not interchangeable, and share what current research actually says about phytoestrogens in foods you may be (unnecessarily) avoiding. After today’s episode you’ll understand: Why phytoestrogens aren’t the same as human estrogenWhy current research doesn’t support avoiding phytoestrogen-containing plant foods after hormone receptor-positive breast cancerWhy personal nutrition anecdotes don’t substitute for nutrition science_________________________________________________________Click here to get on the Peaceful Plate wait list!  Click here for my FREE guide The Five Foods Survivors Should Eat!Follow me on Instagram @hormone.breastcancer.dietitianBLOG POST - Phytoestrogen Fears: PART 1BLOG POST - Phytoestrogen Fears: PART 2