SOY- It's not what you think!!!

Soy is one of those topics where I feel people are very misinformed and uninformed. Most people have been programmed to believe what they see ADVERTISED. Most people have never had the opportunity to become informed by a third party with nothing to gain from sharing information. For the past 7 years I have been studying health and nutrition and in that time I have been exposed to ideas and facts that I never would have believed prior to this journey.

Americans have been raised to think that Milk- does a body good and we need it to get our Calcium requirements, we assume that artificial sweeteners are better than sugar and of course safe since the FDA has approved it for sale and we have learned to think that a perscription drug will only make us better. One of the biggest offenders, in my opinion, are the benefits of Soy.

For a while we heard Soy prevents heart disease, cancer and aging. Do you ever wonder who is behind these so called facts? Please read the short fact list on SOY. This is reprinted from the WESTON A. PRICE FONDATION. The Weston A. Price foundation has no agenda other than better HEALTH for you and for YOU to be better informed before you choose what you eat.

Confused About Soy?--Soy Dangers Summarized

* High levels of phytic acid in soy reduce assimilation of calcium, magnesium, copper, iron and zinc. Phytic acid in soy is not neutralized by ordinary preparation methods such as soaking, sprouting and long, slow cooking. High phytate diets have caused growth problems in children.
* Trypsin inhibitors in soy interfere with protein digestion and may cause pancreatic disorders. In test animals soy containing trypsin inhibitors caused stunted growth.
* Soy phytoestrogens disrupt endocrine function and have the potential to cause infertility and to promote breast cancer in adult women.
* Soy phytoestrogens are potent antithyroid agents that cause hypothyroidism and may cause thyroid cancer. In infants, consumption of soy formula has been linked to autoimmune thyroid disease.
* Vitamin B12 analogs in soy are not absorbed and actually increase the body's requirement for B12.
* Soy foods increase the body's requirement for vitamin D.
* Fragile proteins are denatured during high temperature processing to make soy protein isolate and textured vegetable protein.
* Processing of soy protein results in the formation of toxic lysinoalanine and highly carcinogenic nitrosamines.
* Free glutamic acid or MSG, a potent neurotoxin, is formed during soy food processing and additional amounts are added to many soy foods.
* Soy foods contain high levels of aluminum which is toxic to the nervous system and the kidneys.


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Articles
Soy Studies

* For a list of over 200 studies showing the toxicity of soy, see http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~djw/pltx.cgi?QUERY=soy
* Dangers of Dietary Isoflavones at Levels Above Those Found in Traditional Diets, Posted 19 OCT 2002
* Studies Showing General Adverse Effects of Soybeans, 1971-2001, Posted 19 OCT 2002

Soy Activism

* An Open Letter to Barack Obama
* Soy Prison Complaint as filed
* WAPF Comments to FDA re: Final Rule Re Food Labeling: Health Claims; Soy
Protein and Heart Disease, Posted 24 FEB 2008
* WAPF Comments to FDA on Solae Petition (PDF), Posted 11 APR 2005
* Rebuttal to Solae Health Claim re: Soy and Cancer (PDF), Posted 25 JAN 2005
* Response to Solae's FDA Petition (PDF), Posted 14 JUN 2004
* Press Release Regarding Response to Solae's FDA Petition (PDF), Posted 05 JUL 2004
* Soy-Based Infant Formula: Testimony to the US FDA, Posted 12 DEC 2003

Soy Articles

* Colony Collapse Disorder: Soy Tie to Bee Die-Off?, Posted 15 FEB 2008
* Recovery from Soy: Part I --A Strategy for Dealing with Soy Allergies, Posted 14 FEB 2008
* Soy and Osteoporosis: Not a Leg to Stand On, Posted 18 DEC 2006
* Soy Industry on the Attack, Posted 16 JUL 2006
* The Soy Controversy, Posted 26 MAY 2004
* Soy and the Brain, Posted 28 APR 2004
* Advertising and Monkey Business, Posted 17 FEB 2004
* Committee on Toxicity in Foods and the Environment, Posted 23 MAR 2003
* Reply to Robert Cohen, the Not Milk Man, Posted 09 FEB 2003
* Tragedy and Hype
* Soy: The Dark Side of America's Favorite "Health" Food
* The Ploy of Soy
* Soya: The Quiet Conquest
* Soy Isoflavones: Panacea or Poison?
* Maganese Madness

Excerpts From The Whole Soy Story
By Kaayla Daniel, PhD, CCN

* The Promotion of Soy: Introduction by Sally Fallon, Posted 09 AUG 2005
* Soy Lecithin: From Sludge to Profit, Posted 24 FEB 2004
* Soy Carbohydrates: The Flatulence Factor, Posted 06 DEC 2003
* Not Milk and Uncheese: The Udder Alternatives, Posted 25 SEP 2004

Gluten- Is it just a Buzz Word? What to Eat to avoid Gluten and where it's Hiding

GLUTEN- It's not just a word for Celiac's anymore!!!

For the most part- Gluten is a mixture of proteins found in wheat, rye and barley. It's actually in many more things than the above.

Wheat Free doesn't also mean Gluten Free- they are two different things, although, Gluten is found in Wheat as well as other sources.

Most people are actually Intolerant of Gluten and don't know it. Gluten intolerance could be the culprit of your Mood Disorders, ADHD/ADD, Depression, Thyroid Issues, Ulcerative Collitis, IBS, Bloating, Fatigue, Headaches, Bodyaches, Skin rashes and much more...

Here is the Gluten Free Safe List:
Buckwheat & Kasha
Corn
Millet
Steel Cut Oats (If uncontaminated)
Quinoa
Potato
Rice (even glutinous rice is safe) It's not Gluten
Amaranth
Arrowroot
Beans
Chickpeas
Sorghum
Taro Root/ Teff
Tapioca (casava, casaba, yucca)

Gluten can be hidden in these products that you thought were safe:
Beer
Breadcrumbs & Biscuits
Most processed and box made baked goods, pie crusts and Muffins
Cornbread
Gravies & Sauces
Stuffing
Teriyaki Sauce
Most ready made marinades
Imitation Crab
Soy Sauce
Pretzels
Licorice

The iffy's:
Fillers
Flavors & Natural flavorings
Seasonings and spice Blends
Stabilizers
Starch (in pharmacueticals)
Brown Rice Syrup

And of Course...
Anything that has grown out of the ground is safe...
All Fruits and Vegetables

There's No Right Way to Eat for Everyone.. Differences Run Deep

We are all so different on the outside as well as having all sorts of dispositions and personalities. Have you ever stopped to think about whether or not we are all different on the inside too? Well, we are. We are all Biochemically, hormonally and genetically varied. More experts are beginning to agree that our diets do need to be individualized in order for us to reap the benefits of what we eat. This is the main reason why fad diets will only work for a percentage of the people that go on them.

There are many factors taken into consideration when determining your Metabolic Type (Food Type). Genetic Makeup, Culture & Background, Lifestyle, Personality Traits, Day to day physical health,Seasons and weather, Gender and Age are just a few categories that affect what Foods We Need to FUEL Ourselves optimally. Once you find the correct foods and proportions for "YOU", your body will quickly transform itself into a health and energy machine. As they say "one man's medicine is truly another man's poison.

There are a few rules that apply to all types... Pure, Clean Water is needed by all of us. You should be drinking 1/2 your weight in ounces of water each day.

Have you struggled with food, weight, emotions about eating, cravings or food addictions? It's never too late to begin Eating for Your type to normalize your body and improve your general HEALTH & VITALITY. (This includes the aches, pains and allergies) you have learned to live with.

Tip of the Day: Take the Right Approach to Health. There are three main Emotional Cues to take into consideration. MOTIVATION, AWARENESS and PATIENCE. Motivation to carry out change, Awareness is remembering your motivation and intention, as well as being aware of potential pitfalls and blockers, and having the Patience to make small changes and reap the benefits.

Food / Mood Connections... You are What you Eat and Your Stress is connected

You've heard it before but do you really get it? You should try to be open minded and make small changes. For example...You need B6, Vitamin C, Folic Acid, and Zinc because these are necessary nutrients for your brain to feel Good. These are literally good mood nutrients. They are needed to make Seratonin from tryptophan. Get these nutrients from eating Grass Fed Beef, Wild Fish and Beans.

Are you depressed? A good possibility could be the lack of Folic Acid or Selenium in your diet. There is a strong connection between too little Folic Acid and Depression. Eat these foods to help get out of your funk: Oranges, Turkey, asparagus, beets, and green leafy veggies like spinach.

Grouchy? Anxious? Out of sorts?... Hope not, but these foods can give you the Selenium boost your body may be craving: Whole Organic Grains, tomatoes, eggs, broccoli, tuna and sunflower seeds. Organic foods will give you a higher nutrient availability.

Food really affects your mood, energy and health. Think about it, if it can sit on a shelf for years at a time- what do you think it's doing in your body. Do you think you can actually pull the nutrients your body needs from boxed CRAP.

Here's today's tip: Shop the grocery store Perimeter. That's where the freshest foods are located. Buy and eat local, if possible. Make a list of fresh herbs, veggies and fruits, grains and meats or fish. Try some new recipes and experiment with foods that have 5 ingredient's or less. You will feel the difference within Days. Add more Water a day to those fresh foods and really kick start your Energy, Mood and health!!!!

Peel Back the Layers and See What's Causing You Stress and extra FAT

We all know that Stress is a silent killer and linked to many other issues as well. Do you ever wonder why all the exercise in the world, does not get rid of Muffin Top? Wonder why our head hurts, or your PMS is out of control or maybe you are having sleep issues.

We live in a universe of laws. The Law of Attraction is always working to bring you the experiences you are thinking about. Cause and Effect is the law that determines our physiology. Being sick or overweight is an EFFECT. In order to get healthy and lose weight, you must find the CAUSE and address that first.

Ask yourself WHY are you chubby and/or out of shape to begin with?

Do you eat because your bored? Do you eat to procrastinate? Do you eat processed foods, artificial sweetener or sugar? Overdo it with coffee? Not enough sleep? Too much stress from your relationship, exercise program or career choice? Maybe you are a binge eating or drinking too much alcohol? Are you a couch potato?

Going to the gym and dieting are not the Answer because they don’t address the reason why the FAT is covering your abs to being with. It's likely that even if you do lose weight, you will gain it right back unless you address the CAUSE. Find the cause and address that. The effect (weight loss) will come naturally when you take responsibility.

If you want to lose weight and get healthy - you need guidance. We ALL need guidance in some area of life.

Most of us have accountants, lawyers, travel agents, mechanics, chefs, spiritual teachers, career mentors, tailors, etc… You see my point?

Human health, the science of safe & effective exercise programs and the physiology of weight loss requires an expert for MOST (not all) people.

Find a real expert and either become friends, work for them or become their client or take a class. Have the power and the Strength to learn to Deconstruct your Cravings. Once you know what is causing you to CRAVE a Food, you can redirect your Food Choice to what your body is truly reaching out for.

Underlying Emotions sometimes are interpreted as cravings for foods. Maybe you are actually craving Entertainment, Movement or a Hug. It could be that other parts of you and your psyche are really reaching out for more varied activities. Are you using food to distract you from being bored? Maybe you need more love, affection and fulfillment. Touch is so important for Humans. Food can fill you up but it won't fulfill you. It could be a lack of movement that is translating as aches, pains, tightness and stress in your muscles, but you think you need some alcohol and sugar foods to unwind and relax. It's only causing more damage.

Please find someone that can help you understand "YOUR CRAVINGS" and get you on the path to real health and less Stress.

Here is a tip...Start with Small Changes. for example, to begin losing weight fast, switch from simple carbohydrates t complex carbohydrates and eat lots of veggies. You will Lose weight. Plant foods are so low in calories and they force your Body to burn it's own fat.

Visit www.coreandmore-fitness.com for more tips

Check in with your Stress-O-Mom-oter and start living the way you were designed to be

What's Really Holding you Back from your Health Goals?

Emotions, Stress and Food SUMMERTIME

Well, it's summer, so I hope you are taking the time to regenerate and reflect. Now is the perfect time to unwind and let go of any Stress you may have been holding on to. Do you feel like you are missing anything in your life? Is there an empty feeling you can not identify with? Do you find yourself craving any foods or maybe eating too much or just eating foods that may not make you feel your best???

Sometimes, weight issues and food issues are replacements for emotions and/or subconscious feelings that your life just is not what you were expecting. Maybe you don't love your profession or maybe you are tired of not having a profession or a job, maybe you are unsatisfied with some relationships in your life. Are you aware that if you have emotions or thoughts of emptiness, or being unfulfilled or that your relationships could be better...you may be eating to fill the void.

Try keeping a journal or food log that allows you to record what you ate, how you were feeling emotionally at the time and how that food made your body and your mind feel about 2 hours after you ate. I bet within a few weeks, you may begin to see correlations between your food habits and your mental state. You can also try talking to a friend that you trust. I have seen many people make huge changes in their diets and their HEALTH when they become aware of the FOOD / MOOD Connections.

Take some time this summer with yourself. Try taking long walks, sit under a tree, plant a garden, exercise outside and read a book in the sun. Get to know yourself (the person who you were as a child.) Reconnect with the child you were who had so many dreams and ideas of who they were and what they wanted out of life. Remember the fearlessness and excitement you felt everyday and Remember the feeling you had that Everything was within your reach!!! Everything is still within your reach- You just have to remember what it is that you truly WANT FROM THIS LIFE!!!!

These are the keys to releasing stress and enabling yourself to live your best life and recover your Vibrant health and Energy that you are meant to have.

Check in with your Stress-O-Mom-oter and just BE!!!!!!