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"Soybean products include soybean milk, soybean flour, soybean curd, sufu, tofu (cheese-like cake high in protein and calcium), tempeh (Indonesian main dish), fermented soybean paste (miso), soybeans sprouts, soy sauce, soybean oil, textured soy proteins (in meat extenders), soy protein drinks, and livestock feeds. Because of its low cost, good nutritional value, and versatility, soy protein is also used as part of food programs in less-developed countries. It is also used in infant formulas (most often if milk protein allergy exists)." - Ara Dermarderosian, Guide to Popular Natural Products (Get the book.)

"Strong-tasting and strong-smelling, this fermented soybean product is often eaten as a side dish. Soybeans. Either yellow or black, soybeans are very sweet and go well with rice and casseroles. Yellow soybeans are best if cooked with kombu. Tempeh. This fermented soybean product comes in a compacted cake of stuck-together beans. It has a mushroom-like aroma and is chewy and light. Tofu. Processed soybeans shaped into a white cake and stored in cold water, tofu has very little taste of its own but readily absorbs other flavors." - Selene Y. Craig, Jennifer Haigh, Sari Harrar and the Editors of PREVENTION Magazine Health Books, The Complete Book of Alternative Nutrition (Get the book.)

"The formula, though, had soybean oil in it, and Anju told the doctor that Priya was very reactive to soybean oil. "That's not possible," said the doctor. "People are allergic to proteins, not fats and oils. There's nothing in the literature about allergies to oils." "I don't care what the literature says," Anju replied. "She reacts to soybean oil." The doctor sighed, and began to give Anju the condescending Crazy Mom treatment." - Kenneth Bock, Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders (Get the book.)

"Modified Corn Starch, Salt, Citric Acid, Atrificial Flavor and Certified Food Color Red #40, Blue #1), High Gluten Flour, Unenriched Bleached Flour, Butter, Margarine (Partially Hydrogenated soybean Oil,_Soybean Oil, Water, Salt, Mono- And Diglycerides, Lecithin, Sodium Benzoate, Beta Carotene, Vitamin A Palmitate), Eggs, Unbleached Wheat^/ Flour, Partially Hydrogenated Soybeans and Cottonseed Oils. Cornstarch, Lemon Juice, Water, Artificial Vanilla Flavor, Cinnamon and Confectioners Sugar. Contains wheat, milk and soy. And look here... of glucose." - Wendy Bazilian, DRPH, MA, RD, Steven Pratt, MD, Kathy Matthews, Superfoods Rx Diet: Lose Weight with the Power of SuperNutrients (Get the book.)

"The formula, though, had soybean oil in it, and Anju told the doctor that Priya was very reactive to soybean oil. "That's not possible," said the doctor. "People are allergic to proteins, not fats and oils. There's nothing in the literature about allergies to oils." "I don't care what the literature says," Anju replied. "She reacts to soybean oil." The doctor sighed, and began to give Anju the condescending Crazy Mom treatment." - Kenneth Bock, Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders (Get the book.)

"Try that with a kernel of corn or a soybean. Nope, those oils must be "extracted," a process that destroys much of their nutrients. DR. G.'S TAKE-HOME MENU As a brief refresher course for Phase 1, before we move to a discussion of plateaus and the role of exercise in weight loss, let me remind you that oils from soybeans and corn didn't exist before your parents were born. Further, the more the original food has been altered, the less you should eat it. Finally, the more you extend a food's shelf life, the more it will shorten your life." - Dr. Steven R. Gundry, Dr. Gundry's Diet Evolution: Turn Off the Genes That Are Killing You - And Your Waistline - And Drop the Weight for Good (Get the book.)

"The ancient Asian practice of fermenting soybeans and eating soy in the form of curds called tofu makes a healthy diet from a plant that eaten almost any other way would make people ill. The soybean itself is a notably inauspicious staple food; it contains a whole assortment of "antinutrients"—compounds that actually block the body's absorption of vitamins and minerals, interfere with the hormonal system, and prevent the body from breaking down the proteins in the soy itself. It took the food cultures of Asia to figure out how to turn this unpromising plant into a highly nutritious food." - Michael Pollan, In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto (Get the book.)

"The effects of 30 grams of soybeans fed daily for 1-3 months to 37 healthy adults were investigated. soybean consumption resulted in a significant increase in TSH levels, although levels remained within normal limits. Other measured parameters of thyroid function were unchanged; however, hypometabolic symptoms suggestive of a functional thyroid hormone deficiency (malaise, constipation, sleepiness) and goiters appeared in half the subjects who consumed soybeans for three months. Symptoms disappeared one month after cessation of soybean ingestion." - Michael Friedman, ND, Fundamentals of Naturopathic Endocrinology (Get the book.)

"In a 3-week study, intensive care patients were given either soybean oil, a 50-50 combination of soybean oil and MCTs, or a "cocktail" that consisted of 50 percent soybean oil, 42.5 percent MCTs, and 7.5 percent black currant oil.12 The patients who were given the soybean oil-MCTs combination had much higher levels of EFAs in their bodies than did those taking soybean oil alone. MCTs have been reputed to provide a quick source of energy, which is why the supplements have become popular among some athletes. However, the research on performance enhancement using MCTs is not convincing." - Jonathan Goodman ND, The Omega Solution: Unleash the Amazing, Scientifically Based Healing Power of Omega-3 & -6 Fatty Acids (Get the book.)

"Different particle sizes of soybeans (usually made from defatted soybean flakes). • Soymilk. A milk substitute made from cooked soybeans. American varieties may contain various flavorings. • Soy protein concentrate. Usually contains 65 percent protein. Prepared from defatted soybeans and used in many commercially prepared soy products. phytoestrogens—estrogens that occur in soybeans and other plants—to help counteract the fluctuations of her own estrogen that were causing the hot flashes." - National Women's Health Network, The Truth About Hormone Replacement Therapy: How to Break fee from the Medical Myths of Menopause (Get the book.)

"Daniel writes in The Whole Soy Story: Allergic reactions occur not only when soy is eaten but when soybean flour or dust is inhaled. Among epidemiologists, soybean dust is known as an "epidemic asthma agent." From 1981 [to] 1987, soy dust from grain silo unloading in the harbor caused 26 epidemics of asthma in Barcelona, seriously affecting 687 people and leading to 1,155 hospitalizations. No further epidemics occurred after filters were installed, but a minor outbreak in 1994 established the need for monitoring of preventive measures." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.)

"In a 3-week study, intensive care patients were given either soybean oil, a 50-50 combination of soybean oil and MCTs, or a "cocktail" that consisted of 50 percent soybean oil, 42.5 percent MCTs, and 7.5 percent black currant oil.12 The patients who were given the soybean oil-MCTs combination had much higher levels of EFAs in their bodies than did those taking soybean oil alone. MCTs have been reputed to provide a quick source of energy, which is why the supplements have become popular among some athletes. However, the research on performance enhancement using MCTs is not convincing." - Jonathan Goodman ND, The Omega Solution: Unleash the Amazing, Scientifically Based Healing Power of Omega-3 & -6 Fatty Acids (Get the book.)

"In any case, it was during this period and in the centuries that followed that both soybean cultivation and soybean fermentation techniques spread through the south of China toward Korea, Japan, and other parts of Southeast Asia, where inhabitants appreciated the relative ease of soybean culture, as well as the exceptional nutritious and medicinal properties of the beans. Even today, the consumption of soybeans and foods derived from them plays an integral part in the culinary traditions of Asian countries." - Richard Beliveau, Ph.D. and Denis Gingras, Ph.D., Foods that Fight Cancer (Get the book.)

"In 1999, he compared the soybean yields in the 12 states that grew 80 percent of U.S. soybeans, and found that the yields from genetically modified soybeans were 4 percent lower than conventional varieties.41 When other researchers compared the performance of Monsanto's transgenic soybeans (the number one genetically engineered crop in the world in terms of acreage planted) with those of conventional varieties grown under the same conditions, they found nearly a 10 percent yield reduction for the genetically engineered soybeans." - John Robbins, Food Revolution: How your diet can help save your life and our world (Get the book.)

"In any case, it was during this period and in the centuries that followed that both soybean cultivation and soybean fermentation techniques spread through the south of China toward Korea, Japan, and other parts of Southeast Asia, where inhabitants appreciated the relative ease of soybean culture, as well as the exceptional nutritious and medicinal properties of the beans. Even today, the consumption of soybeans and foods derived from them plays an integral part in the culinary traditions of Asian countries." - Richard Beliveau, Ph.D. and Denis Gingras, Ph.D., Foods that Fight Cancer (Get the book.)

"Given the amount of resources committed to educating people about lowering cholesterol compared with helping people eat a healthy diet, one might correctly surmise that drug companies have much more money to spend promoting the "scientific evidence" that supports lowering LDL cholesterol with statins than do the flaxseed, canola, olive, soybean, walnut, and vegetable farmers who would benefit from the widespread promotion of the Mediterranean diet." - John Abramson, Overdosed America: The Broken Promise of American Medicine (P.S.) (Get the book.)

"Fig Newtons, fruit cake, graham crackers, grits, white com, kamut, marmalade, soybean crackers, wheat germ. High-oxalate vegetables. Beans, beets, celery, chives, collards, eggplant, kale, leeks, okra, parsley, parsnips, peppers, rutabaga, spinach, summer squash, sweet potato, Swiss chard, tomato soup, vegetable soup, watercress, yams. High-oxalate condiments. Cinnamon, parsley, pepper, ginger, soy sauce. The Action Plan: What to Do About Oxalates 1. Monitor your child's symptoms for reactions to oxalates, if they have not responded to the prior diets. 2. Restrict oxalate foods. 3." - Kenneth Bock, Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders (Get the book.)

"Drought reduced corn and soybean production in northern and central states. One of the 1983 storms caught me unawares off the inhospitable central California coast. We had set sail northward from Santa Barbara to San Francisco three days before on the wings of a northeaster blowing off the land. Later we rejoiced when the wind swung to the southeast as what NOAA Weather Radio called "a weak cold front" made its way across the coast. The forecasters having called it a slow-moving system, we thought we had time to slip into the Golden Gate with a fair wind astern." - Brian Fagan, Floods, Famines, and Emperors: El Nino and the Fate of Civilizations (Get the book.)

"Partially hydrogenated soybean oil is a trans fat associated with heart disease, breast and colon cancer, atherosclerosis and elevated cholesterol. It is even worse than saturated fat. As you can see, this "all-natural" bread will not help you on your road to health. Even if you didn't know the particular detriments of each ingredient, taking the time to read that it's main ingredients are white flour and sugar, and that the rest of the list is lengthy, would tell you to leave it on the shelf. When looking at labels, we also need to be aware of sodium levels." - Dr. Joel Fuhrman, Eat For Health: Lose Weight, Keep It Off, Look Younger, Live Longer (2 book set) (Get the book.) "Contains 2% or less of each of the following: rye meal, corn flour, molasses, rolled whole wheat, salt, dough conditioners (ammonium sulfate, sodium stearoyl lactylate), brown sugar, honey, vinegar, oatmeal, soy flour, mono and diglycerides, partially hydrogenated soybean oil. As we take a look at this list, we see the first two ingredients listed are white flour and sugar. It is junk food. • Enriched wheat flour is white flour. The bran and the germ portion of the whole wheat, which are rich in vitamins and minerals, have been refined out." - Dr. Joel Fuhrman, Eat For Health: Lose Weight, Keep It Off, Look Younger, Live Longer (2 book set) (Get the book.)

"Next best are oil-based soft-gel supplements in which the CoQIO is dissolved in an oil medium such as soybean. Recently, a dextrose compound called cyclodextrin has been complexed with CoQ 10 to improve the absorption of the powder-in-capsule supplements. Form is a principal consideration when reading the science or deciding which supplement to choose. Form determines dosage. The medical literature contains multiple studies showing the positive effects of CoQIO supplementation for compromised cardiac patients. The usual recommended dosage: 100 to 200 mg daily." - Stephen Sinatra, M.D. and James C., M.D. Roberts, Reverse Heart Disease Now: Stop Deadly Cardiovascular Plaque Before It's Too Late (Get the book.)

"A recent study of 700 elderly Indonesians showed that properly fermented soy, such as tempeh, miso, natto and soybean sprouts (not genetically modified) helped improve memory, particularly in participants over 68 years of age. The study also affirms that high tofu consumption (at least once a day) was associated with worse memory, particularly among those over age 68. The study was published in Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders, June 27, 2008; 26(l):50-57." - Andreas Moritz, Cancer Is Not A Disease - It's A Survival Mechanism (Get the book.) "We don't even know whether a food, such as corn, soybean products, potatoes or man-made (genetically engineered) foods or not. Most manufactured foods contain some genetically modified food items. In truth, food that is not grown by nature, cannot serve as food at all. The body has no connection to or recognition of man-made foods that no longer match the "signature" of real foods. Instead of nourishing the cells of the body, manufactured foods slowly starve them to death by accumulating in the organs and tissues. Thus, feeding the body exclusively with manufactured foods is simply homicidal." - Andreas Moritz, Cancer Is Not A Disease - It's A Survival Mechanism (Get the book.)

"Indeed, in May of 2000, Monsanto announced that they found two rogue DNA fragments in the Roundup Ready soybean, in addition to the one gene the FDA approved. These unapproved genes are in every Roundup Ready soybean Monsanto has ever produced. While Monsanto claims there are no reports of harm from these genes, it is clear that results are unpredictable. Research is showing that viral DNA in GMO crops causes a higher than expected ability to induce unexpected viral recombination." - Byron J. Richards, Fight for Your Health: Exposing the FDA's Betrayal of America (Get the book.)

"She reacts to soybean oil." The doctor sighed, and began to give Anju the condescending Crazy Mom treatment. Because Anju was a physician herself, she was generally spared from that attitude, but she knew all about it, because the mothers of her autistic patients often mentioned it. Their hometown doctors rarely tried to hide the scorn that they felt for the mothers who questioned their conventional approaches. Shortly after that, Anju took Priya to an allergist. During the visit, Priya began to wheeze, and Anju told the allergist how worried she was about Priya's asthma." - Kenneth Bock, Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders (Get the book.)

"Like seeds, soybeans contain protease inhibitors. And soybean products like tofu (bean curd) and miso (soybean paste) tested by researchers in Tokyo seemed to inhibit potential carcinogens called nitrosamines in the stomach. Sprouts Add C—and More They're more than just a grassy accoutrement to salads and sandwiches. Studies show that the ascorbic acid (vitamin C) in some sprouted seeds and beans increases 19- to 86-fold after germination! Why seeds aren't just for the birds. How soybeans may fight cancer and heart disease. Mung bean sprouts are especially high in magnesium and calcium." - Prevention Magazine Editors, The Complete Book of Vitamins & Minerals for Health (Get the book.)

"Some were fed soybean oil, some lard, and others fish oil. Those who were fed fish oil developed less visceral fat, which refers to the fat surrounding the organs that is difficult to reduce and a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease17. These fish oil-fed mice also had lower leptin levels and, as we've seen, these lower levels of the hormone leptin would help regulate both appetite and metabolism." - Wendy Bazilian, DRPH, MA, RD, Steven Pratt, MD, Kathy Matthews, Superfoods Rx Diet: Lose Weight with the Power of SuperNutrients (Get the book.)

"ARTHRITIS: A dietary supplement made from a combination of soybean and avocado oil may relieve symptoms of osteoarthritis. Four well-controlled studies have verified the effectiveness of this oil combination. PROSTATE CANCER: Dr. David Heber, director of the UCLA Center for Human Nutrition, showed that when avocado extract was added to prostate cancer cells, cell growth was inhibited by up to sixty percent. Tips on Using Avocados SELECTION AND STORAGE: • Choose avocados that are soft to the touch but not too soft. • Hass avocados turn black when they are ripe." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

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