Tofu - Thoughts - Denise

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Denise -

 

Thanks for your response. I was hoping you would. Didn't your dietician advise you to get protein from other sources beside soy? Just curious because I am getting some flack from my mom. I have two embryos left from invetro and Troy and I plan on using them after the twins turn one. Mom has been urging me to eat m*t when I am pregnant (if the IVF works). Troy and I are against that. That is part of the reason this woman's thoughts struck a cord with me. Plus, I want to make sure my girls are okay.

 

Maybe I will get the book and read up on it. I have been researching some of the arguements. It really saddens me to hear the words "round up ready" from you, though. I need to find a web site with protein requirements for the genders and make sure we get enough from lots of sources.

 

Take care!

 

Jenn

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Jenn, I am really glad you brought this up as this discussion has beencirculating around different areas for a while. I read quite a letterw/many responses in my Countryside Homesteading magazine.My personal opinion is that most of the research is based onsoy-enriched foods. Most meat is pumped with soy fillers as well asall highly processed foods.Have any of these researchers looked at the Asian communities in whichsoy, esp. tofu is a huge part of their diet, along with fresh foodsand very little processed foods? So, is she researching organic tofuor processed soy, BIG DIFFERENCE.There has also been some research about soy not being very good formen. That they have found a high number of alzheimers and other mentalillnesses in older Asian men. But, for woman, soy is excellent for them.However, there are people who

have intolerances and allergies, so it'spossible that many Americans have a soy intolerance, especially whenfound in processed foods.It's a shame you won't be able to catch this lecture because it wouldbe interesting to hear back from you.One thing I would agree with her assessment is that soy can pose athreat to our health and future, but not what she means. In Iowa themain two crops are soybean and corn. Most of the soybean is RoundUpready, meaning that they spray the crops wil RoundUp to kill theweeds, but it won't kill the plants. So, they are spraying poisonright down onto us. Also, most of the soybean is GMO, so again, itprobably is really bad for us and who knows what it might lead to inthe future.So, don't get scared, get knowledge. Read what she has to say and thenfind research that says the opposite, you'll find plenty. Educateyourself before making any final decision. Personally, I don't

thinkyou'll ever have to give up tofu and all its great benefits.Denise , "Jenn" wrote:> Okay. I've been debating all day. Do I post or not? ? > > Has anyone heard of Dr. Kaayla Daniel and her book? She is coming > to town on Tuesday. Brandan has football practice and I'll miss her > discussion. She says "soy represents a threat to our health and our > future."> > I found an article posted in mothering magazine > (http://www.mothering.com/articles/growing_child/food/soy_story.html)> regarding her book. > > I found some of her stuff confusing and disheartening. Dh and I > discussed it - Soy still has to be better than eating m*t and all > the crap they put in these animals. > > Has anyone looked into the claims of soy being bad? > > No, I don't want to start a heated debate. I guess I'm

just looking > for reassurance that I'm doing right for my family, especially Anna > and Lilly.> > Thanks.> > Jenn> > PS I love tofu and don't want to give it up!

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My thinking exactly. I don't think we are intended to eat too much of one thing. A little bit o' this a little bit o' that.

Like hubby heard that green tea is good. I always keep some green tea on hand. So what does he do? He gorges on it, and also buys the green tea pills. I told him that I heard if you keep doing that it makes things fall off on you. Didn't scare him though, but it worries me.

 

I try to mix up my diet with soymilk, some soy products, the shiitake mushrooms which I have just learned are nutritious, spinaches and broccoli and other cabbage family, rice milk, pig brains, no just kidding on that one, just wanted to see if you are paying attention, and nut proteins, etc. this way I think I am getting a variety of nutrients from different sources. Since beer is high in vitamin E I make sure I include that too. Oh yeah, and those whole wheat wraps, you know they have 14 grams of fiber per wrap and no cholesterol. I can't eat whole wheat bread but I can eat those. ) My feelings are if we eat a good variety we won't miss out on nutrients and won't overload either.

 

Blessings,

Chanda

 

I need to find a web site with protein requirements for the genders and make sure we get enough from lots of sources.

 

Take care!

 

Jenn