Following are a few references for those wanting to know the truth
about soy and soy products and their effects on humans who consume
them. There is information on Monsanto's "Round-Up Ready Soya" and
the fact that soy products have been introduced into the world diet
by not only Monsanto but Dupont, ADM, Abbott and other
pharmaceuticals pushing their soy infant formula which has been
linked to childhood leukemia. Thyroid disease, allergies, brain
chemistry imbalance, antinutrients, etc. are just some of the side
effects of consumption of this product which is now refined in such
a way as to totally destroy and make rancid and possible benefits it
might have ever had. Ever watch a large field of soy being sprayed
for harvest? Within 48 hours it goes from vivid green to totally
dry and a light brownish/gold color, totally desiccated. I wonder
with what it is sprayed to produce this dramatic effect.
And for those promoting the Monsanto propaganda, I would like to
suggest that you cover your tofu liberally with NutraSweet prior to
ingestion for the maximum Monsanto experience. You know they would
not promote anything that is not really good for us!
Amelia
http://www.soyonlineservice.co.nz/
Soy Index
Newest Research On Why You Should Avoid Soy - by Sally Fallon & Mary
G. Enig, Ph.D. - What was once a minor crop, listed in the 1913 US
Department of Agriculture (USDA) handbook not as a food but as an
industrial product, now covers 72 million acres of American
farmland.
Soy May Cause Cancer and Brain Damage - Two senior US government
scientists have revealed that chemicals in soy could increase the
risk of breast cancer in women, brain damage in both men and women,
and abnormalities in infants.
The Trouble With Tofu: Soy and the Brain -by John D. MacArthur -
"Tofu Shrinks Brain!" Not a science fiction scenario, this sobering
soybean revelation is for real. But how did the "poster bean" of the
'90s go wrong? Apparently, in many ways - none of which bode well
for the brain.
Soy: Too Good to be True - by Brandon Finucan & Charlotte Gerson -
While even in 1966 there was considerable research on the harmful
substances within soybeans, you'll be hard pressed to find articles
today that claim soy is anything short of a miracle-food. As soy
gains more and more popularity through industry advertising, we are
moved once again to raise our voice of concern.
Learn The Truth About The Historical Use Of Soy - Just How Much Soy
Did Asians Eat? In short, not that much, and contrary to what the
industry may claim, soy has never been a staple in Asia. A study of
the history of soy use in Asia shows that the poor used it during
times of extreme food shortage, and only when the soybeans were
carefully prepared (e.g. by lengthy fermentation) to destroy the soy
toxins. Yes, the Asians understood soy all right!
High Soy Diet During Pregnancy And Nursing May Cause Developmental
Changes In Children - Two separate studies - one in animals and the
other in humans, suggest that a diet high in soybeans and other
legumes during pregnancy and breastfeeding may have a subtle but
long-term impact on the development of children.
Concerns Regarding Soybeans - Some good information abstracted from
an article written by Sally Fallon and Mary Enig, Ph.D. for Health
Freedom News in September of 1995.
Soy Can Cause Severe Allergic Reactions - Soy, like its
botanically-related cousin the peanut, could be responsible for
severe, potentially fatal, cases of food allergy, particularly in
children with asthma who are also very sensitive to peanuts.
Soy Supplements Fail to Help Menopause Symptoms - Supplements that
contain concentrated phytoestrogens -- plant-based estrogens found
in soy -- do not appear to improve mood, memory or menopause
symptoms in women over age 45.
20/20 Feature on the Dangers of Soy - The ABC television news
program 20/20 aired a feature story Friday June 8, 2000 on the
dangers of soy.
Soy Formulas and the Effects of Isoflavones on the Thyroid -
Environmental scientist and long-time campaigner against soy-based
infant formulas, Dr Mike Fitzpatrick, warns about the risk of
thyroid disease in infants fed soy formulas, high soy consumers and
users of isoflavone supplements.
Pregnant Women Should Not Eat Soy Products - In-utero exposure to
genistein increases the incidence of breast tumors.
Soybean Crisis - Jane Phillimore of The Observer addresses some of
the concerns raised by new research about the safety of soy.
Response To Those Who Believe Soy Is Healthy - In a recent Letter to
the Editor of the Townsend Letter, Sally Fallon and Dr. Mary Enig
make the case that soy is not the health food that it is claimed to
be. The soy campaign is, in fact, a case study in the use of
propaganda to promote commercial interests, they allege.
Links to More Information on Soy
Soy Online Service - "Uncovering the truth about soy"
Institute of Food Research - Information sheet on soy.
The Weston A. Price Foundation - Great source of quality diet
information.
Soy Online Service Home Page.url
