Comments on: Dangers of Soy

By: Jessica

Jessica — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:10:56 +0000

I am still researching soy but as far as “asians only eat fermented” I have lived in China for 15 years and hot soymilk is a regular breakfast drink AND people eat tons of soybeans with their meals….not sure where they got that info from.

By: Kat

Kat — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:26:16 +0000

Pixie, that is exactly my story! And I consider my decision to be one of the only ones I have always been sure of. I’m really confused by the way everyone is arguing about whether being vegan/vegetarian is natural or healthy. Isn’t the question whether soy is harmful or not? Personally the research on soy is terrifying but not necessarily because of the tofu I eat, most baby formula is soy based and many many many packaged foods are contaminated with soy as well, start checking it will amaze you. However as a vegan and not the type to spend more than 15 hour a week in the kitchen I find it difficult to find protein sources that will suffice. I have been working to eliminate soy but it is something I crave and it makes me feel good so it is hard. I guess this feeling is probably similar to the feeling a true meat lover gets when doc says to eliminate the steaks….. hard. I wish we could all see this as a problem for us all to deal with instead of jumping to opposite sides of the court immediately. I am a vegan because I believe it is the right thing to do, I encourage everyone to do the things they see as right as I will continue to do. Lets see what we can come up with.

By: amy

amy — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:19:44 +0000

I was recently diagnosed with a soy and wheat intolerance. It’s been an eye opening experience to see how many items have soy in them. Gluten free items, vitamins, cough drops, and most gel tablets to name a few.

By: Nigel

Nigel — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:17:04 +0000

What I can’t stand about the Americans of today is… we will bend BACKWARDS to say things like, “Milk can’t be bad for you because why else would they sell it?” “Soy can’t be bad for you because they sell it”. Well with that logic I’m sure you agree cigarettes are okay because…they sell them! DO YOU’RE RESEARCH PEOPLE. Who works for pharmaceutical companies? DOCTORS DO. You know that that means? They will prescribe you ACUTANE (known to make teens real angry and even KILL THEM) over something simple like… going dairy free for 6 months. Oh yeah that’s right dairy causes acne! But oh wait… how long has it been known to cause acne? I can reference one source from the 80′s! An how many people really know about this? Not to many. The government just want’s $$$ or something along those lines. Dig deep inside yourself and realize just because our forefathers consumed this trash, doesn’t mean you don’t have to continue the tradition. Save yourself from acne, cancer, hormone problems, etc. and EDUCATE YOURSELF ON WHAT FOUNDED THIS COUNTRY. The so called companies we trust in? Just want our money. Whether it kills us or not.

By: janet

janet — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 02:47:01 +0000

I have noticed that soy lecithin is in many foods, snacks etc. I am not supposed to have soy, but I am finding it hard to avoid. I find it amusing that a food is labeled organic yet contains soy lecitan or was processed on the same machinery as soy. Please tell me is soy lecithin safe if not how do I avoid it. what can we the people do to save our food and protect ourselves.

By: Pchic

Pchic — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:27:36 +0000

but… you can at least admit it is possible that not everyone will respond to soy in te positive way you feel that you and yr hubby have?
the dern stuff nearly killed me, for example (ive posted some comments up higher in this list giving details for anyone curious to know more about how)

By: Pchic

Pchic — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:23:14 +0000

i have read it stated by various sources that Asians tend to have certain digestive enzymes in high levels that are either lacking or very low in those of Anglo/Euro/Meditteranean descent… and that these enzymes are thought to be precisely the reason that Asians seem to do well with soy whereas so many others find they do not.
also, the type of soy products used may make a huge difference too- and there is absolutely NOTHING remotely natural about the heavily processed “soy protein isolates”. i wonder if your diet was filled with these to the extent mine was, whether you would find your good health tanking in the same way mine did?
But please! DONT test that theory to find out!!

By: Pchic

Pchic — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:16:32 +0000

after my digestive tract became significantly damaged by soy i also developed a HUGE sensitivity to “gellan” aka carrageenan aka red seaweed/ seaweed extract/ agar/ etc… it goes by many names and is subject for another long discussion.
i would encourage you to begin researching the controversy surrounding this other presumed “natural” additive so you will be able to discern truth from hype
as well- LISTEN TO WHAT YOUR BODY TELLS YOU (sure wish i had learned to sooner!), *it* knows what it is reacting to and is trying to tell *you*

By: Pchic

Pchic — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:07:56 +0000

bless you Annie – as soon as it is Spring i will come visit yr farm!

By: Pchic

Pchic — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:02:45 +0000

for years before i fell for the Soy SuperFood hype, i was predominately Lacto-Ovo veg and very very healthy- Cheeses, Yogurt, plenty of Butter & loads of Eggs were my staples along with whole grains, fruits & vegies.
then my toddler was found to be both Cow & Egg intolerant so i made the switch to Soy as our family’s protein staple… and began my rapid descent into personal health hell.
Soy everything for 4-5 years and i nearly died- no i am NOT being alarmist- my basal metabolism really got that screwed up. now been off for 6 years and doing better, but STILL struggling to find balance and better health again.
my second son was born into that heavy soy period so he got it en utero as well as thru breastmilk & diet for the first 2-3 years of life. he has been small and somewhat frail all his life and suffered from “failure to thrive” syndrome as a toddler.
my whole family now consumes an omnivore diet with no soy except aged tamari, and both my boys are much healthier than they ever were during our years consuming soy!