Soy is readily found as an ingredient in most processed food. Hydrolyzed
soy protein, a chemically processed soy, is a common form found in food
products and personal care products. In addition, as of 2011, 94% of the soy produced in the U.S. had been genetically modified and will cause the body to respond negatively.
All
processed soy foods contain GMO soy, unless otherwise stated. These
heavily processed and genetically modified soy products can produce
harmful effects and/or soy allergies or sensitivities—especially in
children.
Very few people are actually allergic to soy. They most likely develop a soy sensitivity or allergy largely due to the way it was processed. Most do very well when they consume Shaklee’s soy products. Shaklee,
the #1 Natural Nutrition Company in the U.S., was the first company in
the world to provide a naturally processed, non-GMO plant protein (soy)
isolate.
Additional Information on the 7 quality control standards and more:
Were the soybeans ORGANICALLY GROWN?
Studies
have shown decreased levels of food nutrients and increased levels of
nitrates in chemically fertilized crops, when compared with their
organic counterparts. There is a connection between the ingestion of
nitrates and cancer.
Therefore,
it is important to know that pesticides, fungicides, and herbicides
have not been used during the growing process. In particular, with
soybeans, since they are such a hardy plant, a powerful and DEADLY weed
spray called Round-up is usually used. For your safety, you must know
that your soy products are organically grown.
Were the soy beans GENETICALLY ENGINEERED? (THIS IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT)
Genetically
engineered soybeans are much cheaper to purchase, and most companies
producing soy products look for ways to save money. However,
genetically engineered soybeans are altered, and do not provide the
desired medicinal benefits to the human body in harmony with Nature and
GMO soy may be the reason people experience soy
allergies/sensitivities. This is especially true for children.
Does your soybean powder contain ALL of the nine essential amino acids?
One
of the most valuable features of the soybean is that it is a complete
protein and provides ALL nine of the essential amino acids. The body
requires these daily to produce hormones, digestive juices, antibodies, and
enzymes. HOWEVER, not all soybeans are created equal. Quality and
amino acid content will vary based on soil conditions and
variable growing and harvest conditions. If
one essential amino acid is missing, the immune system can be depressed
30%, and many important body functions are delayed or stopped.
Therefore, it is essential that each batch of soybeans be checked for
amino acid content if we want to depend on the soy isolate to provide
a GUARANTEED supply of the nine essential amino acids.
Were the crushed soy flakes washed in alcohol or water?
Alcohol
washing destroys isoflavone content up to 88%. It is the isoflavones
that reduce the risk of breast, prostate, lung and bowel cancer! As
well, it is the isoflavones that are so beneficial in hormone balancing
and increasing bone mass.
Was the "anti-thyroid"/ "anti-growth" substance in the raw soy removed?
Asians have consumed large amounts of soy for years, have known that RAW soy contains an
"anti-growth"
/ "anti-tyrosine" substance. Tyrosine deficiency will cause low blood
pressure, low body temperature, and restless leg syndrome. Therefore,
in the Asian culture, soy foods are always lightly cooked to deactivate
the "anti-tyrosine/anti-growth" substance. Shaklee designed an
extracting process that removes this substance, yet keeps the soy in a
raw form in order to maintain the HIGHEST LEVEL OF AMINO ACIDS and
ISOFLAVONES (which are very sensitive to heat).
Is your soybean food RAW or heated?
Amino
acids are very sensitive to heat. In some studies, cooking protein has
been shown to destroy up to 50% of some ESSENTIAL AMINO ACIDS. If an
individual consistently consumes a diet that is lacking in any of the
essential amino acids, inadequate brain development and hormones, or other body tissue development can be the result.
Has CALCIUM been added to your soy powder?
Some
negative reports about soy say that soy powders are VERY ACIDIC and
cause bone loss because it causes calcium to be drawn from the
bones!!!! The raw soy bean is a NEUTRAL food therefore it is neither
acidic nor alkaline. However, the removal of the soybean oil (which is
essential so the soy powder will not go rancid very quickly), makes
the powder very acidic. Therefore, adequate calcium (which is very
alkaline) must be added to cause the powder to be neutral again, or it
can cause the above stated problem. Many protein powder manufacturers
do not add any or enough calcium.
Do soybeans cause cancer?
It
is true that "overcooked" soy does contain "carcinogenic" compounds.
When soy is extruded through high temperature, high pressure steam
nozzles to form what is called "textured vegetable protein - TVP for
short", this form of processing renders the soy "meat substitute"
carcinogenic or cancer-causing. TVP is what is used in soy dogs and soy
burgers, and should be avoided.
What about roasted soybeans?
Whole
soybeans are high in plant fat. If soybeans are roasted to eat as soy
nuts, the heat alters the fat and makes it a trans-fatty acid, which
causes both cancer and heart disease. As roasted soy nuts sit on the
shelf or in the cupboard in storage, the oils are becoming more and more
rancid and carcinogenic. AVOID roasted soy beans.
But I have breast cancer, and I've been told I cannot have soy!
It
is true that soy is a "phyto-estrogen" food, which means it contains
substances that have hormone-like components. However, soy’s
phytoestrogen strength is 1/1000th that of the body's own stronger
estrogens. Therefore, you want to load your digestive system with
quality controlled raw soy isolate powder, because these weaker
estrogens will block the estrogen receptor sites from receiving your
body's own stronger estrogens and therefore be very protective against
estrogen fed cancer. There are hundreds of clinical studies to prove that not only is soy safe, but it is also very beneficial.
If you or your child are currently experiencing soy allergy/sensitivity symptoms, please note:
As Shaklee Soy Protein is introduced into the system, some children/people find that the addition of Optiflora, Shaklee’s patented prebiotic/probiotic system and/or EZ Gest, Shaklee’s helpful digestive enzymes aid in healing the digestive system. Healing the gut is well worth the time and energy, as many of today’s ‘lifestyle’ diseases (including autoimmune disease) stem from a damaged digestive system. Any food ‘allergy’ is a direct immune response. Digestive health is vital to optimum immune response.
