ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Soy

So imagine that you have a group of friends who are all different colors: red, blue, green, and yellow. You really like all of your friends, but you notice that some of them like to eat different things than others.

For example, your red friend loves to eat apples and your green friend loves to eat broccoli. But your blue friend is allergic to apples and your yellow friend is allergic to broccoli. So instead, your blue friend likes to eat bananas and your yellow friend likes to eat carrots.

Well, soy is a kind of food that some people really love to eat, but other people may not be able to eat it because they have allergies. Soy comes from a plant called soybeans and it can be used to make lots of different foods like tofu, soy milk, and even soy sauce.

But even though some people can't eat soy, it can be really good for you if you like it and can eat it. Soy can be a good source of protein, which helps your body grow and stay strong. So just like how all of your friends are different and like different foods, some people like soy and some people don't, but that's okay!