Soy Cheese?

[Ginge McFantaPants]

I just saw that Field Roast came out with a cheeze. I'm picking some up later in the week and will report back my findings.

[Wittgenstein's Ghost]

Originally Posted by 2Q&Lrn&Hlp

The flavor isn't half as bad as the actual dangers from eating soy.

I wish I had been warned, instead of encouraged to eat it . . .

"The Soy Controversy"
The Soy Controversy - Weston A Price

"The Health Dangers of Soy"
The Health Dangers of Soy*|*Dr. Joseph Mercola

"The Dangers of Soy Are Real--and Much Worse Than You Might Think"
The Dangers of Soy

This is all incorrect. First, your sources are terrible. The Weston A. Price Foundation is a well-known anti-vegetarian organization that actively promotes the meat industry. Dr. Mercola is outside the health mainstream on many issues (in regard to your second link). "Natural Health Strategies" is not a reliable source.

Rather, look at claims made by reputable organizations who employ actual doctors. Real science.

Here's a synopsis from the Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine:

Soy products, such as miso soup, tofu, and edamame, contain very weak plant estrogens called phytoestrogens that hinder the body's natural estrogen from attaching to cells. (The prefix "phyto" simply means "plant.") Normally, estrogens hook onto tiny receptor proteins in your cells that allow them to change the cell's chemistry.

Think of it this way: An estrogen molecule is like a jumbo jet that attaches to the Jetway of an airport. It discharges passengers into the terminal, which is suddenly a busy, noisy place. Phytoestrogens, being weak estrogens, are like small, private planes with few passengers and no cargo, yet they still occupy the Jetway after landing. When phytoestrogens occupy the cell, normal estrogens cannot. Plant estrogens do not eliminate all of estrogen's effects, but they do minimize them, apparently reducing breast cancer risk and menstrual symptoms.

For men and boys, the phytoestrogens in soy do not appear to have any effect on hormone levels and have not been shown to affect sexual development or fertility. Research studies show that men consuming soy have less prostate cancer and better prostate cancer survival.

https://pcrm.org/health/cancer-resou...the-expert-soy

[Wittgenstein's Ghost]

Originally Posted by SquirrelKate

I've taken to making my own nut based "cheeses." The store bought non dairy cheeses are all full of stuff I cannot eat, and I agree some of them are just plain icky. The other day I made a cashew based "goat cheese" and I was actually very surprised how similar it was, the tang and the creaminess. Rejuvelac is the key. There are some good cook books out there for making nut based cheeses! The book I got also has a section for melty cheeses that I will be delving into soon! It is pretty easy and not time consuming to make a basic spreadable nut based spread, most of the time involves soaking and culturing. Added bonus I know exactly what is in it without having to look up weird ingredients on the internet.

If I remember correctly the "Teese" melts well and comes in a tube form at WF.

I am also a fan of nut-based cheeses, especially cashew cheeses, but the calories in that stuff can be quite surprising, as well as the fat content.

[BATCAT]

What the heck, are you people posting from 2005? Field Roast Chao slices, Daiya shreds, slices and cream cheese (that one not even soy-based), Sheeze (don't think that one is either)and a whole bunch of tasty (although sometimes spendy) nut-based ones... There is a veritable cornucopia of pretty-darn-good non-dairy available these days; I enjoy many of them and I do eat cheese.

[IslandCityGirl]

Originally Posted by Ms.Mathlete

I just saw that Field Roast came out with a cheeze. I'm picking some up later in the week and will report back my findings.

I've been eyeing these. Would love to know what you think!