Soy

VeganIma · 11-20-2014, 05:35 PM

I am thinking about giving soy a try again, and hoping my body doesn't totally reject it. The fact that I haven't been able to have tofu is really the only thing holding me back from going vegan.

But it seems like all you hear about on blogs and social media is about how bad soy is. It's horribly demonized!

So, I'm wondering...what are your thoughts? And have you come across any positive soy articles lately?

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flowermama · 11-20-2014, 05:59 PM

I really like soy. I choose non-gmo soy, and try to eat soy in moderation. I love tofu.

It would be hard for me to go without it.

I hope you will be able to eat it again. I wonder if it might help to try some fermented soy first, like perhaps miso? That might be easier to digest.

Here are a few articles about soy:

http://foodrevolution.org/blog/the-truth-about-soy/

http://freefromharm.org/health-nutri...isinformation/

http://www.veganhealth.org/articles/soy_

ShangriLewis · 11-20-2014, 06:06 PM

I obviously need to get some new links for our soy sticky. But, you don't need soy to be Vegan. Dr McDougall actually considers soy a condiment as he recommends a lower protein and low fat diet.

That said tempeh might be a nice thing to try. I love Gardein chiken strips when I want something meaty.

mommylove · 11-20-2014, 07:04 PM

Good call on Dr. McDougall...I wonder if any of his wife's cookbooks will help you avoid soy, if that's your decision.

I was raised on soy...my mom used to make tofu from scratch. I wouldn't say it was a big part of our diet. The negative press soy has received has not been my family's experience. For a few years I avoided it due to fear mongering, but I've come back to a middle ground. I eat some.

11-20-2014, 05:35 PM	#1
VeganIma Rose Blossom Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Austin Posts: 133	Soy I am thinking about giving soy a try again, and hoping my body doesn't totally reject it. The fact that I haven't been able to have tofu is really the only thing holding me back from going vegan. But it seems like all you hear about on blogs and social media is about how bad soy is. It's horribly demonized! So, I'm wondering...what are your thoughts? And have you come across any positive soy articles lately? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Single Mama to Little Bear ~ 7/18/12 and Baby Bean 7/22/15 ISFJ

11-20-2014, 05:59 PM	#2
flowermama Owner/Founder of GCM Administrator Run with endurance the race that is set before you. . . Heb. 12:1 Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 30,571	Re: Soy I really like soy. I choose non-gmo soy, and try to eat soy in moderation. I love tofu. It would be hard for me to go without it. I hope you will be able to eat it again. I wonder if it might help to try some fermented soy first, like perhaps miso? That might be easier to digest. Here are a few articles about soy: http://foodrevolution.org/blog/the-truth-about-soy/ http://freefromharm.org/health-nutri...isinformation/ http://www.veganhealth.org/articles/soy_ __________________ ~ Jeri Vegan mom to my vegan kiddos DD1 (24), DS1 (21), DD2 (18), and DS2 (15) And wife to my gentle DH for 26 years and counting Instagram: gentleveganrunner gentlechristianmothers

11-20-2014, 06:06 PM	#3
ShangriLewis Moderator in Vegetarianism & Veganism Arrange whatever pieces come your way. ~VW~ Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Dakota Posts: 16,446	Re: Soy I obviously need to get some new links for our soy sticky. But, you don't need soy to be Vegan. Dr McDougall actually considers soy a condiment as he recommends a lower protein and low fat diet. That said tempeh might be a nice thing to try. I love Gardein chiken strips when I want something meaty. __________________ Heather The Prophet 23yob, The Peacemaker 20yob, The Warrior 17, The Little Flower 11yog and The Surfer 9yob and our little birdie girl 4yo.

11-20-2014, 07:04 PM	#4
mommylove Rose Garden Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 9,120	Re: Soy Good call on Dr. McDougall...I wonder if any of his wife's cookbooks will help you avoid soy, if that's your decision. I was raised on soy...my mom used to make tofu from scratch. I wouldn't say it was a big part of our diet. The negative press soy has received has not been my family's experience. For a few years I avoided it due to fear mongering, but I've come back to a middle ground. I eat some. __________________

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