Wednesday August 22, 2012

What a gorgeous morning! Thanks beth for a wonderful, challenging walk!!! I started my morning with a fruity green drink, now on to a v8 juice:) after sometime with the kids and planning the day, I'm off to spin class:) As you may have guessed today is a cardio day! I may even take the kids hiking...sounds like a day with a plan. Last night for dinner was a Farmer's Market Soup with my Chickpea flour bread and a pea pesto for dipping.Yummm!!!

Also, I have my "soy protein intolerance" information. I did not know that so many people are either allergic or intolerant.

Do you experience any of these symptoms?

Gastrointestinal issues

Abdominal cramping or pain and diarrhea. Intestinal gas and abdominal bloating, vomiting and nausea, the sensation of needing to vomit, may also occur. Gastrointestinal symptoms may happen immediately after ingesting soy protein or hours later, according to Cleveland Clinic. You may also develop heartburn from soy intolerance. Heartburn causes a burning sensation beneath the breastbone or in the throat. Babies intolerant of soy may experience reflux, or spitting up, of soy formula or foods containing soy. A baby may indicate abdominal pain or discomfort after having soy by pulling legs to chest, flailing arms and crying.

Irritability

Intolerance to soy protein may occur immediately or occur several days after ingestion. You may experience changes in mood or behavior after consuming soy protein if you are intolerant. Symptoms may include irritability or nervousness or depressed mood, according to a 2007 article in "Living Without Magazine." Infants intolerant of soy may exhibit fussiness, irritability or discomfort.

Headache

Soy intolerance may cause headaches in susceptible people. Headaches may be mild and occur soon after eating soy. Headaches accompanied by severe pain, sensitivity to light and sound and nausea or vomiting, known as a migraine, may also occur with soy intolerance.

You may have “Soy intolerance”. Soy protein intolerance is when Soy beans are broken down into powder, oils and additives that add protein and flavor to commercially prepared foods. Soy is one of the eight most common food allergens in the United States, according to the University of Maryland. Soy intolerance differs from soy allergy. A true soy allergy involves the immune system recognizing soy protein as a foreign substance and trying to fight it. Soy intolerance does not involve the immune system. Instead, the body may have trouble digesting soy or find it irritating to the digestive system, resulting in uncomfortable symptoms.

 Enjoy your day everyone!!!!

Question of the day? Do you have any food allergies or intolerances??? You know mine.