Yep, you are right on the money. The old-fashioned balanced diet was probably the best for the most. Genetics play a huge role, so that what is healthy for one group might not be for another. Since that’s taboo, the balanced approach makes the most sense across a large population. The food pyramid is a disaster.
I try to completely avoid soy and HFCS, and it’s not easy to do. I had soup yesterday, as I recovered from having a tooth pulled. Why is there soy protein in clam chowder???
I believe soy is used as a filler.