The Myths Surrounding Soy: Part One
by Shereen Jegtvig
It’s interesting how one food can stir up so much controversy. I get a lot of emails asking about the dangers of eating soy. Dangers of soy? A food that’s been eaten for thousands of years? You’ll also find soy on a lot of superfoods lists. How can that be?
Let me help debunk the soy myths.
Soy isn’t dangerous for your health. In fact, soy and soyfoods are good for you. Studies show soy can reduce cholesterol levels, which improves your heart health, and soy protein is a complete protein, meaning it contains all the essential amino acids (rare for a plant protein). Soy also contains phytoestrogens (plant chemicals similar to, but not the same as, female hormones) that help many women ease the discomforts of menopause. More studies suggest eating soy and soyfoods during childhood may reduce the risk of breast cancer in adulthood. Read more
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Dairy Allergy Vs Lactose Intolerance
by Shereen Jegtvig
Some people can’t eat dairy products because their bodies don’t react well and they can suffer from a wide variety of symptoms. For many, that means total avoidance of dairy. No more ice cream, milk, cheese or yogurt. But what’s happening in the body that causes problems? It depends – let me explain the difference between dairy allergy and lactose intolerance, and what to do.
Diary allergies occur when your body mounts an immune system response against milk. Your body makes extra antibodies because it sees milk proteins as dangerous invaders and reacts with any of the following symptoms: Read more
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What Are Sulfites & Why Are They In My Food?
by Shereen Jegtvig
Sulfites are sulfur-containing compounds that may occur naturally in some foods, like wine or grape juice and are sometimes added to processed foods to enhance flavor and to preserve freshness. Sulfites aren’t dangerous to most people but the US Food and Drug Administration estimates about 1 person in 100 is sensitive to sulfites and can suffer an allergic reaction. And the FDA also estimates 5% of asthmatics are allergic to sulfites.
Several things are not understood about sulfite sensitivities, like how much sulfite is enough to cause a reaction and even by what mechanisms the reactions occur. They may occur after eating foods that contain sulfites or maybe even from breathing any fumes that emanate from those foods. Sulfite sensitivities may occur at any point in a person’s life and reactions can be mild, such as a rash or hives, or severe enough to trigger an asthma attack. Read more
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What Is Gluten & Do I Need To Avoid It?
by Shereen Jegtvig
First, the short answers to that question. Gluten is a protein found in most grains and no, you probably don’t need to avoid it. However, many people who do need to stay away from gluten don’t know it yet.
Now for the longer explanations. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, tricale, spelt and rye so you’ll find large amounts of gluten in breads, cereals, pastas, pastries, cookies, cakes and anything made with wheat and the other gluten-containing grains. Gluten gives allows bread to rise and keep its shape and texture. Read more
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