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soy

Comestibles, such as miso, soybeans, soy milk, textured vegetable protein, tempeh or tofu, that are produced from soy (Glycine hispida). They are regarded as healthy foods, and are high in protein, isoflavones (which decrease cholesterol), phytosterols, and phytoestrogens (which may protect against cancer of breast, colon and prostate); soy may be the most effective food for decreasing cholesterol, by up to 20%.
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Q. Is soy milk as good as cow milk? what`s good about soy milk and when it should be avoided. Is soy milk as good as cow milk?

A. Remember this, we are the only mammals that drink the milk of another! Do you get the urge to suckle while driving by a farm with cows or goats?
I wish I saved the article from someone I communicated with years ago online from New Zealand. Soy is really NOT a good food source! Please investigate further. Why is it that we are so "milk" conscious? Has the American Dairy Association brain washed us? Good righ, organic grains and veggies are the best food choices!

Q. Is there a link between soy formula and ADHD? I've heard that alot of kids with ADHD were on soy formula. I've also heard bad things about boys that were on soy formula. Things like they are more likely to be infertile when grown up because of estrogen in the soy. Is any of this true? Is regular soy milk safe for little boys to drink

A. i’m not sure about ADHD and soy…ADHD is a condition with physical impact on the brain and you are born with it. But soy in general is not a really good idea. It’s ironic that health fanatics consider it as a good thing. It should be eaten moderately and not extensively.

Q. Does any one have any suggestions for hot flashes? Soy is prohibited.

A. Hi,

There are several options. First you can try to dress appropriately, exercise regularly refrain from certain foods, coffe and smoking. There are several dietary supplements that may curb your hot flashes such as black cohosh.

You can read more here (http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/hot-flashes/HQ01409/METHOD=print).

There are also medications to treat this condition (such as hormones, anti-depressant etc.) but they require prescription. You may consult your doctor to see what the best option for you is.

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Despite, health benefits a significant portion of the local populace is reluctant to purchase processed soy products due to the high price which is a substantial restraint for this product.
The USSEC recommends consumers purchase fermented soy foods, including tempeh and miso, because the body might absorb more iron from these foods than it will when consuming other types soy foods.
Several regional trends are fueling the dairy and soy products industry.
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But because the estrogen effect of soy isoflavones is weaker, researchers suggest that soy estrogens may actually offer some protection against cancers that would prefer a stronger estrogen presence.
Erdman asserted that only 45 percent of mice fed both foods developed the disease compared to 61 percent in the tomato group, and 66 percent in the soy group.
Because proteins are naturally good adhesives, as shown by the use of a wide variety of protein sources (casein, soy, blood, fish scales, and animal hides) in the early 20th century (Lambuth 2003, Frihart 2010), it is naturally assumed that protein in soy flour is the dominant bonding portion of soy flour and that carbohydrates present merely serve as inert diluents.
"This age group can benefit from the unique benefits of soy protein," said Ratna Mukherjea, PhD, nutrition group lead at Solae.
After seven years, those who consumed at least 10 milligrams of soy is oflavones a day had no higher risk of dying--and had a 25 percent lower chance of a recurrence--than those who averaged less than 4 mg of isoflavones a day.
"In 2010, over eight in 10 consumers (84 percent) rate soy products as healthy on an aided basis, with very few rating them as unhealthy (only 4 percent)," the 17th annual Consumer Attitudes About Nutrition, from the Chesterfield, Mo.-based United Soybean Board, reports.
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