One last post -- soy...

mom2cassie · Joined: 22 Oct 2008 Posts: 72

OK, I've read alot about soy allergy/sensitivity. I'm just staying away from anything soy for the moment and it is making a difference. But it seems like there is some confusing information about what is/isn't allowed and what to look for. Also, the possibility of additional allergies as a result. So I figured I'd ask here from people who are a bit more experienced.

- I've seen the lists of "what not to eat" and it looks pretty straightforward. Although it seems like there are inconsistencies regarding labelling requirements. I know I've seen stuff that has soy in it for the ingredients, but then they don't have a "contains" item at the bottom. I guess having it listed in the ingredients is sufficient? I thought the "contains" item at the bottom was a requirement.

- is "contains soy" only for soy protients, or does it include soybean oil?

- for those that are sensitive to soy, is soybean oil or soy lecithin a problem? There seems to be alot of conflicting information regarding that... I am almost positive I had issues w/ soybean oil (well -- it explains several times that I had a gluten-like reaction to things that were gluten free i.e. hummus).

- How frequent are there associated sensitivities, such as lentils or peas etc? I even read somewhere that people who are sensitive to soy are sensitive to canola oil? Again, alot of conflicting information out there...

Right now -- I'm erring on the side of caution for a while and staying away from all soy. But I'm trying to decide if at some point I should test the "limits" for my soy issue.

TIA!

nancw · Joined: 04 Oct 2006 Posts: 1172 Location: Denver, CO

I stay away from soy oil - nasty stuff. I avoid canola oil as well - just because. I use only olive, grapeseed and coconut oils.
I do not have any issues, that I know of, with soy lecithin, though I limit how much I am exposed to that, too.
I can eat soy cheese sparingly; really only tried it a handful of times since I dropped soy over a year ago.
I have no known allergy (delayed or otherwise) to soy, but I started having issues with it, so decided it was better to eliminate it as much as possible. It's only recently that I've tried soy cheese, and only because I have no other options for cheese. IMO all non-dairy cheese really sucks, so I pretty much don't bother.
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mom2cassie · Joined: 22 Oct 2008 Posts: 72