I love milk. I love dairy in general. But because of the diet I can't have any of it. I bought some Almond Milk and it was good. it was totally unsweetened, no sugar. but then I saw chocolate soy milk that also didnt have any sugar so I bought it
im reading that soy milk isnt good for the yeast diet. Is this true? I have a whole container of it and it tastes good.
Posted by jlp38 (Member # 27221) on :
I don't know how it affects yeast. I do know that a lot of people don't digest it, it's usually genetically modified, and it's a phytoestrogen, which means it affects your hormones. No one in our home drinks soy milk, whether they're sick or not. I'm not sure anything with chocolate can be unsweeted. Chocolate is so bitter. Are you sure it's unsweetened?
Have you tried coconut milk? I like it a lot better than almond milk, but that's just me. Get the So brand in the refridgerator section. Really yummy.
Posted by lymegal23 (Member # 28573) on :
Coconut milk sounds good. does it contain sugar? I want to make sure it has no sugar.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
You can get too much soy. Soy is already in so many things and can mess up your gut among other things. I avoid all I can.
Posted by kidsgotlyme (Member # 23691) on :
my daughter drinks soy milk, BUT only if it's organic to avoid the GMO soy.
Posted by jlp38 (Member # 27221) on :
you can get coconut milk sweetened or not
Posted by seekhelp (Member # 15067) on :
I have soy milk all the time. It's the only type I drink.
Posted by RubyJ (Member # 28711) on :
I avoid all soy. (GMO, pesticides, and phytoestrogen)
I just bought some chocolate almond milk and it is unsweetened. If you want it sweet, you have to add your own sweetener.
The SO coconut milk in the cartons comes sweetened and unsweetened. Be sure to check the label.
Posted by lululymemom (Member # 26405) on :
Good point about soy being a phytoestrogen. I loved soy milk until I found that out. Surprisingly other things like coffee, even resveratrol(japanese knotweed) are also phytoestrogens.
Posted by Fuel1212 (Member # 29312) on :
Soy works against your thyroid and is probably one of the leading causes thyroid disorders are on the rise.
Soy is no more than a patented engineered money maker that they have marketed as healthy.
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- The thyroid question is one to study, for sure. Due to lack of energy and short attention span, I've never really taken the time to read all the sources on that so if people have some good links, please do share.
The over marketing is of great concern as is over use. It's not intended to be consumed with every meal, day in and day out.
As far as phytoestrogens (found in many foods), some are good. It's a matter of what your body needs, or doesn't - and total amount, etc.
The phytoestrogens in soy can have some very good effects for some, not for others. It's important to study the work of all those who have addressed the thyroid matter as soy is certainly not the only source for healthful phytoestrogens for those who need them.
We all (women and men) need some estrogen in our bodies just to function. We can get what we need in a variety of ways. Rotation from a wide range of foods is a good idea.
I'm a bit sad about the conflict with soy as tofu is such an inexpensive source of protein for those on such tight budgets. It's a great standby in the fridge.
But, I have to remember that lentils are, too. Cheap. Easy to have on hand. No refrigeration required. They cook fairly quickly and can be prepared many different ways, too, with lots of different vegetables and different kinds of rices and grain-like seeds like quinoa. -
Posted by Fuel1212 (Member # 29312) on :
Keebler - Hey there, I found a couple of articles I had saved on this topic when I had learned about my hypothyroidism. I wanted to make sure my diet was where it should be.
I have an imbalance with estrogen and progesterone, so phytoestrogens are adding to the existing problems that I already have. I'm also a vegetarian, so thinking that soy was a good protien I would use alot of it in my cooking.
I found out later that it was contributing to my problem more than it was helping.
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- Fuel, thanks. -
Posted by Fuel1212 (Member # 29312) on :
Keebler - Anytime
Have a good night Lyme Family
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
quote:Originally posted by Fuel1212: [QB] Soy works against your thyroid and is probably one of the leading causes thyroid disorders are on the rise.
Soy is no more than a patented engineered money maker that they have marketed as healthy.
Yes, and the phytoestrogen fact is not good .. men can have some real problems with it too!
Posted by suz9601 (Member # 6968) on :
sounds like for someone like me who has low estrogen, soy may benefit me some. I understand there are other downfalls w/it (thyroid) but it might be better for me than estrogen replacement at 33....?
Posted by blinkie (Member # 14470) on :
I never wanted to drink soy milk due to the phytoestrogen issue. But, I love my dairy(and those vitamins are needed) and I could NOT stand the taste of rice milk.