We all heard so much bad things about soy.. jus wondering is it really a good idea to include toufu in my 17 months old's diet ?

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What did you hear? How can it be bad for kids? I've read that it's not advisable for babies because tofu is a protein and a baby's immature digestive system won't be able to process it. And since tofu is a soy product, best to avoid it if baby is allergic to soy. But when they reach toddler years, I think it's safe to give tofu. Here's an article I found online about feeding soy food to kids: http://www.parents.com/blogs/food-scoop/2013/10/04/diet/is-soy-safe-for-kids/

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How is soy bad for kids? Soy is good for toddlers! Once your kid is pass the baby age, you can introduce tofu into their diet but in moderate portions.

huh why is it bad? in fact everything should be taken with moderation. too much of anything becomes bad too.