What's the Scoop on Soy?

Hi Lainy;
It was suggested to me that I use Rice milk or Almond milk instead of the soy. I dont remember exactly what the reason was. I can ask my Dr for accupuncture when I see her next week if you want. On a side note, we have a guy that farms some of our land that we aren't using and I know that he has talked about having to put stuff back in the soil after he plants soybeans. He had them last year and this year its in oats to replenish the soil. So this kind of supports what the NP was saying.
Take care and God Bless,
Jamie

I'm not sure the good doctor knows much about soy beans. My dad was a farmer all his life and raised soy beans. I had several summers of weeding them. No, I don't think soy beans are that hard to harvest. Dad thought corn was harder on the soil than soy beans. Corn needed a lot more nutrients added to make a good crop. Where soy beans are concerned, though, they don't typically have a lot of flavor of their own but they absorb the flavor of whatever they are cooked with. They are a good source of protein. Tofu comes from soybeans. Unfortunately, some people are allergic to soy. Makes it difficult for them to eat at some of the fast food places, because some of the burger patties have soy mixed in.
I wasn't sure I knew much about nutrition, but I sure sound like I know a bit. Guess it comes from living a while and paying attention to people with allergies.
   

Hi Lainy, I did follow up with the Prof. again, have not heard back yet, but will be certain to forward any new news to you. Glad to hear that Teddy is tolerating the soy!

Best,
Tess

Oh.... I see I missed the 'off soy' in the earlier reference Lainy- he's certainly not alone! 

-Tess

Amen to that one Lainy- enjoy an extra glass of wine for this prego and enjoy the night!!!  Happy Anniversary!!
-Tess