Soy

Soy is not a healthy alternative, as it is pro-inflammatory and a common allergen. When heated to cooking temperatures, soy contributes to inflammation of the brain.

The actual soybean, miso and tempeh are safe to consume in moderation. Limit your consumption of the byproducts listed in the chart below.

Soy allergy symptoms include:

• anaphylaxis
• eczema
• rhinitis
• conjunctivitis
• bronchospasm (after inhalation of soya bean dust)
• angioedema
• abdominal pain
• laryngeal oedema
• respiratory complaints
• infantile colitis
• food protein-enterocolitis syndrome

Soy products:

• Edamame (soybeans)
• Miso (fermented soybean paste)
• Soy sauce
• Soya (soy product)
• Tamari (soy sauce)
• Tempeh (fermented soybeans)
• Textured vegetable protein TVP (a meat substitute)
• Tofu (soybean curd)
• Soy milk
• Soy  nuts (soy processed to taste like nuts)

Soy is listed under several different names in ingredients lists. Read all information on the packages, searching for the following names:

soybean oil	soy protein isolate	soy flour
miso	carob	tofu
vegetable broth	vegetable gum	bulking agent
lecithin	emulsifier	guar gum
gum arabic	shortening	seasoned salt
hydrolyzed vegetable protein	msg	monosodium glutamate
hydrolyzed plant protein	vegetable gum	vegetable protein
vegetable starch	vegetable oil	thickener
stabilizer	protein extender