John Westfield

I'm a lifelong cooking enthusiast with a special love for strange and underused ingredients. I hope this blog helps open your mind to more of the wonderful edible treasures around us.

When to switch to soy baby formula?

Your pediatrician can recommend the use of soy formula for infants with the following conditions: Galactosemia (it is an uncommon hereditary problem that influences a baby’s capacity to breakdown the sugar galactose appropriately). Lactase deficiency (a disorder in which a baby is born without Lactase. For vegan parents and moms who aren’t breastfeeding, but want …

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Where to buy soy powder?

Most Walmart locations carry soy lecithin in gel capsule form in the health/pharmacy section. If you’re looking for soy lecithin powder or liquid, Walmart does carry it online, and you can check to see if your local store carries it by using their “store availability” filter. It is sometimes available in health stores or in …

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Does soy raise estrogen?

Soy isoflavones activate your body’s estrogen receptors, proteins that detect the presence of estrogen and carry out effects such as changes in gene expression. However, isoflavones do so more weakly than your body’s natural estrogen. If estrogen is absent, isoflavones weakly activate the estrogen receptor, mitigating the effect of low estrogen. Does soy actually raise …

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Are soy candles toxic?

Soy candles are made from soybeans, not only making them a safe and natural alternative to petroleum-based paraffin, but also renewable and biodegradable. … With prolonged use, a soy candle may create a fine white residue that’s nontoxic and easy to clean. Are your fragrance candles soy-based? Because the fragrance industry is largely unregulated, “ …

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Does soy raise estrogen levels?

Studies are ongoing regarding the effect of soy on health and fertility. Soy does not currently appear to lower testosterone levels or affect sperm health, but if you’re concerned about your fertility, you may consider limiting your consumption of soy. Specific nutrients in foods and supplements may help increase your testosterone levels. Does soy affect …

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Can soy raise blood pressure?

Eating soy protein seems to reduce blood pressureby a small amount in people with slightly high blood pressure. Inability to properly digest the sugar lactose (lactose intolerance). Feeding a soy-based formula to infants who have lactose intolerance might help to reduce symptoms. Can soy increase blood pressure? Soya milk and soya products such as tofu …

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