Comments on: Is Soy Killing You?

By: The Gracious Pantry

The Gracious Pantry — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:27:07 +0000

Tasha – You are so right! Soy is truly in everything. That’s why I eat clean. The cleaner you eat, the less you will get in your diet. Because the truth is, any soy that is added to a product is a genetically modified soy. Not something I want to put into my body.

Fermented soy is a very healthy food. But again, make sure it’s organic or you’ll end up with a GMO.

It’s amazing what’s happening to our food supply, isn’t it?

By: Tasha - The Clean Eating Mama

Tasha - The Clean Eating Mama — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 18:17:16 +0000

I limit my soy intake. I eat tofu on occasion. I also have heard that fermented soy is generally better for you than regular. The problem is now soy is virtually in everything =(

By: Paige

Paige — Sat, 29 May 2010 18:53:27 +0000

I thought I was being so virtuous over the last couple of years, starting every day with a bowl of Kashi Go Lean, 1/2 a banana, some berries, and Silk light original. Even before reading this post, though, I’d been hearing negative things about soy. I love the high protein content in my cereal, it really gets me through the morning, but maybe it’s time to re-think my breakfast routine.

By: The Gracious Pantry

The Gracious Pantry — Mon, 17 May 2010 15:53:41 +0000

Hi Jodi,

Almond milk is relatively mild. It has a more “natural” almond flavor. It’s not strong like and extract, but it does taste like almonds. My best suggestion is just to try it.

I’ll try the soy you suggested. Thanks so much!

By: Jodi

Jodi — Mon, 17 May 2010 15:09:41 +0000

Does almond milk have a strong almond flavor? I like the nuts but can’t stand almond extract or angel food cake or Amoretto or anything else with that strong flavor.
I like Silk unsweetened soy milk. Others I’ve tried were pretty awful. 8th continent I had to run to the sink to spit out-couldn’t make myself swallow it. But my niece loves it. So if you don’t like one brand try another. Silk is organic and has no GMOs.

By: The Gracious Pantry

The Gracious Pantry — Mon, 17 May 2010 00:54:03 +0000

Hi Leigh,

I soooo understand. There are so many falsehoods mixed in with the truth when it comes to nutrition. It’s often hard to know what the right answer is. I guess it all boils down to what feels right to you, and what helps you feel healthy.
In doing research for my post, if found this to be a really heated topic. People feel very passionately one way or the other. And they both have valid points. So it makes it really hard for people who are on the fence.

Whatever you decide, it’s the right decision for you. So stick to your guns. You know your body best!

By: Leigh

Leigh — Sun, 16 May 2010 20:19:45 +0000

One of the reasons I decided to go clean was that I kept seeing soy in processed foods. So, it’s a great way to eat, not just for weight loss. My mom’s friend had also eaten almost totally clean (although she didn’t call it that, she just did a lot of home cooking and lost a lot of weight) so I really don’t think that was an issue for her. Compared to people who drink soy milk, eat tofu all the time.

I don’t drink soy milk only because I just don’t care for the taste. I usually cook with cow’s milk and drink rice or almond milk. As far as miso, I love it, but it has so much sodium I can’t often justify using it.

Anyway, this is a really interesting discussion because people are really divided on it and not really sure what to do!

By: The Gracious Pantry

The Gracious Pantry — Sun, 16 May 2010 17:48:55 +0000

Hi Leigh!

Soy is in more foods that you think. Eating tofu is not the only way to get soy in your diet. If you read almost any processed food box/container/jar, you will see that soy has been added in some way. The issue with soy now is also that Monsanto has managed to convert 90% of all soy crops into GMO’s. So soy is a huge point of issue these days for many people. The soy we get now really messes with our hormones. It wouldn’t surprise me if soy was a contributor to her cancer. That said, I know nothing about her situation. So I can really comment on it.

I do still occasionally drink soy milk, but it’s organic. I would never buy soy that wasn’t, although, organic crops are quickly being contaminated by the GMO crops. It won’t be long until you just can’t get soy that isn’t a GMO. Pretty scary if you ask me.

I guess it’s easy for me to take this position because I’ve never truly enjoyed soy. I’d used it and still do. But only when I can disguise the flavor, mild though it is.

Growing soy yourself is a fabulous idea! Just be sure you get seeds that are non-GMO.

The best forms of soy to eat are fermented. Every medical report on soy says that fermented soy is extremely healthy for you. Like miso soup for example.

I certainly understand why people still eat soy and tofu. But more and more, I’m moving it out of my diet. It is now truly an occasional thing.

Your recipe sounds good!

By: Leigh

Leigh — Sun, 16 May 2010 17:30:52 +0000

I had pretty much cut out anything with soy a few years ago. My mother’s best friend was diagnosed with breast cancer and was cautioned not to eat anything with soy because her cancer was “estrogen positive.” But she was not really eating a high amount of soy to begin with, so as for causing cancer, I don’t think that came into play with her. Now I use tofu once or twice a week, because, as you said, there are not a great deal of lean protein alternatives and well, I just plain like it. I cut thin slices of firm tofu, marinate it in tamari and broil it for about 20 minutes, so it is taking the place of a meat on the plate. As far as it being processed, I guess the only option to be completely sure would be to grow it yourself. Not a bad idea, come to think of it! Here in the midwest I can’t get even tofu at Walmart, so my options are limited.

By: The Gracious Pantry

The Gracious Pantry — Sun, 02 May 2010 19:40:04 +0000

LOL!!! Hiney burps. I love that!

Thanks Jodi! Informative as always!

Tiffany