Question 1

is soy milk a good substitute for real milk for kids?

Accepted Answer

Soy milk good for ki: Only for kids who are really allergic or intolerant of cows milk, but it gives the same number of calories per ox and a good sourse of protein and free of lactose.

Question 2

is drinking milk a health n fitness option?these days i see many substitutes, including soy and rice milk.

Accepted Answer

Milk: Soy and rice milk are good substitutes for cow milk.

Question 3

is soy or tofu bad for you?

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In general "No": Soy may be good for you unless you are allergic to it or have had breast cancer (those with estrogen receptors). Although once touted as beneficial in preventing breast cancer, soy may mimic estrogen action.  In my view, anything in excess is not good for you, but given a choice between red meat and soy, soy would come out ahead health-wise.

Question 4

how many processed foods contain soy?

Accepted Answer

Read the Label: This is a difficult question to answer as a variety of processed foods contain soy. Luckily food producers have to label soy as an ingredient in their products. If you would like to know what proceeded foods contain soy just read the food labels on packaging and they will let you know if soy is an ingredient.

Question 5

is there a way i can solve my soy intolerance?

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Allergies: There is, but it takes quite a lot of time.  There are allergy clinics that can do immunotherapy - essentially, they take an extremely small amount of the substance that causes you grief, and inject it under your skin.  Over time, they increase this amount.  Basically, it allows your immune system to get "used to" the substance until it does not react anymore.  Good luck!

Question 6

i enjoy eating soy. it's okay for daily-eating?

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Soy: Soy has become very controversial over the past few years.  Like anything else, make sure you come it it moderation.  
I recommend that you just eat soy that is guaranteed to be non-GMO.  Also stick to the whole soy as much as you can and avoid products where the soy has been heavily processed.
Choose to whole foods in great variety and make food your best medicine!

Question 7

is it true that soy is harmful in excess to boys?

Accepted Answer

Define excess ?!: Since many oriental cultures use soy beans as one of their major protein sources I am truly skeptical to the cult myths that soy is bad. Or that soy will turn boys too feminine, or whatever. Look up tofu and explore the benefits listen.

Question 8

i'm allergic to soy what can i eat cuz i've heard that all food has soy what can i eat?

Accepted Answer

Use discernment: I am really sorry that someone told you something so foolish and untrue as "all foods have soy". Get with an evidence-based allergist and decide on a plan. Mild allergies should not seriously restrict food choices. If there is a danger of a serious reaction, carry an epinephrine needle though it would be rare to be so sensitive to soy.

Question 9

ready to use formula that was opened last monday (soy) and it wasn't thrown away and the sitter gave him less then an ounce is he going to get sick?

Accepted Answer

Don't use: Rtf formula is only good for 48 hours after opening. Sounds like the sitter made an honest mistake. He had a small amount and one time only, so you may dodge any problems. It could happen for him to develop gastrointestinal symptoms. If so, let your pediatrician know what happened so they can do appropriate stool tests.

Question 10

does soy contain estrogen?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Soy contains phytoestrogens or plant estrogens.  These are not the same as the human estrogen, but they have similar biologic activity.  They are, however, very dilute in soy products.

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Is it true that soy is harmful in excess to boys?

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