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If they're (soy products) aren't healthy, how come they (stores) sell soy milk?
I don't know anything much about this subject but "I seem to recall" that soy milk is for people who have a lactose intolerance or other allergic reaction to drinking cow's milk.
I don't know anything much about this subject but "I seem to recall" that soy milk is for people who have a lactose intolerance or other allergic reaction to drinking cow's milk.
That is kind of funny to me. You might ask why?
Years ago, I used to looooove buring hot chili, and other hot n spicey foods, I had the preverbial "cast iron stomach", but now, if I know a food is going to mess me up, I don't touch it. Look at all the money I'm saving by not having to buy medications for stomach and heartburn problems.
I can barely eat a little onion nowadays without paying for it.
I like soy milk and I like regular milk.
From what I was told one time, as a woman approaching menopause, we are to have soy in our diet.
I don't think it's any more unhealthy than anything else we put in our bodies.
If they're (soy products) aren't healthy, how come they (stores) sell soy milk? Is soy milk supposed to be a dietary supplement or something. I don't know, that's why I'm asking.
Stores will sell anything that they think the public will buy.
There are pros and cons like most things. Moderation!
PROs
Soy is a source of high-quality protein and is low in fat.
Soy is rich in important nutrients such as iron, zinc, and often calcium.
Studies indicate that soy isoflavones—plant compounds that mimic the effects of estrogen—combat osteoporosis by reducing bone-mineral loss
Cow’s milk contains a protein called casein. This particular protein is known to cause problems for some people such as the worsening of allergy symptoms, an increase in mucous and problems with the immune system
A substitute for animal protein
Soy contains compounds called isoflavones, which are very similar to the hormone estrogen. In fact, isoflavones are also called phytoestrogens, which means “plant-estrogens.” They can help compensate for low estrogen levels and, at the same time, help block the effects of excessive estrogen. In theory, this could help prevent a whole bunch of health problems, including hot flashes, osteoporosis, and breast cancer.
A substitute for the actose intolerant or those allergic
Diets that include 25 grams of soy protein a day (and are also low in fat and cholesterol) may reduce the risk of heart disease. Eating foods containing soy protein can lower your cholesterol levels.
CONs
Potential to increase the risk of breast cancer in those who are predisposed. (See above.)
A fairly common allergen
Soy has been shown to interfere with thyroid function
Andyone miss me.............mmmmmm... wait's patiently.
Where've you been? vacation?
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