Blog on the Lillypad
Wednesday, February 11, 2004
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Both my older sister and my acupuncturist recommended that I add a considerable amount of soy to my diet to fend off the perio-menopause symptoms that have been so difficult for me. Tofu doesn't agree with me, and I tried soy tempeh with some benefit, but I couldn't eat enough of it to get the required isoflavones consistently. I finally turned to soy milk, not very happy about the choice. It just doesn't sound appetizing to me, but it's the easiest, lowest calorie way to get what I need. |
However, after the first quart, I was fine with it. It takes at least 24 ounces to get the minimum requirement of soy isoflavones, so I drink about a quart each day. My symptoms have not disappeared, but they have improved considerably.
Once or twice a week I make hot chocolate with the soy milk, ghirardelli square chocolate, Cremora, and sugar. On special days, I add two ounces of Buttershots butterscotch schnaaps. Soy milk is actually good for sinus trouble according to traditional Chinese medicine (though chocolate is bad for sinus trouble and cow's milk is HORRIBLY BAD). So I have to limit chocolate to an occasional treat. But the soy milk by itself is a taste I easily accepted. It's mild and sweet.
