jkath
Hospitality Queen
Last summer I finally found out why I got sick so often, and my eczema got worse- (and my Doc wasn't any help - it was through my own trial and (MANY) errors)
Anyway, turns out I have to steer clear of soy. Doesn't sound so bad till you realize how many things contain soy (that really don't need it!) I've cut out nearly every processed food, and almost all boxed cereals, salad dressings, cookies, chips, you name it. Even vegetable oil is soybean oil.
Also, almost every chocolate item has soy. But, I have found that some chocolate syrups don't contain it, and I've also found (*insert singing angel sounds here) a company that sells soy-free chocolate chips - and they are fantastic!!!
Even most bakery's packaged breads (with some exceptions of sourdough and the occasional french) have it.
I've resorted to eating out much less, and paying even more attention to what I cook with. Even those cooking sprays that are so easy to use when you're greasing/flouring the pan have it. They say "olive oil" or "canola oil", but they use soy for an emulsifier. bummer.
Good thing is, butter is still king in my house
I also use a lot of canola oil. A lot of people are afraid of it's use, but all those internet rumors are just that, thank goodness.
Anyway, for any interested, here's more info on the subject: Healthy Ideas
Anyway, turns out I have to steer clear of soy. Doesn't sound so bad till you realize how many things contain soy (that really don't need it!) I've cut out nearly every processed food, and almost all boxed cereals, salad dressings, cookies, chips, you name it. Even vegetable oil is soybean oil.
Also, almost every chocolate item has soy. But, I have found that some chocolate syrups don't contain it, and I've also found (*insert singing angel sounds here) a company that sells soy-free chocolate chips - and they are fantastic!!!
Even most bakery's packaged breads (with some exceptions of sourdough and the occasional french) have it.
I've resorted to eating out much less, and paying even more attention to what I cook with. Even those cooking sprays that are so easy to use when you're greasing/flouring the pan have it. They say "olive oil" or "canola oil", but they use soy for an emulsifier. bummer.
Good thing is, butter is still king in my house
I also use a lot of canola oil. A lot of people are afraid of it's use, but all those internet rumors are just that, thank goodness.
Anyway, for any interested, here's more info on the subject: Healthy Ideas