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Soy Food Concerns

Concerns Regarding Soybeans

March 23, 2010

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Rheumatic.org
History of Soybeans
Soybeans come to us from the Orient. During the Chou Dynasty (1134-246 BC) the soybean was designated one of the five sacred grains, along with barley, wheat, millet and rice. However, the pictograph for the soybean, which dates from earlier times, indicates that it was not first used as a food; [...]

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Dr. Joseph Mercola offers an overview on soy foods

March 23, 2010

TweetDr. Joseph Mercola offers an overview on soy foods

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Soy diet worsens heart disease in male mice: study

January 23, 2006

TweetSoy diet worsens heart disease in male mice: study
Heart conditions became worse in male mice carrying a genetic mutation for heart disease when they were fed a soy diet, a study published on Wednesday showed …

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The whole soy story: The Dark Side of America’s Favorite Health Food

June 23, 2004

TweetThe whole soy story: The Dark Side of America’s Favorite Health Food
The possibility that an inexpensive plant food could prevent heart disease, fight cancer, fan away hot flashes, and build strong bodies in more than 12 ways is seductive. The truth, unfortunately, is far more complex …

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The Soy Food Industrial Complex Use of Hexane

November 23, 2003

TweetThe Soy Food Industrial Complex Use of Hexane
Organic Consumers Association
A short eye-opener on the use of harsh chemicals in producing soy protein isolates.

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AGP blast claims second victim

October 23, 2003

TweetAGP blast claims second victim
Sioux City Journal, By Julie Weeder
This is a tragic death caused from the soy industry’s use of Hexane, a by-product of gasoline. How many more workers have to be poisoned, burned, and or killed before natural food consumers and producers just say no to hexane processed soy protein isolate?

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Gas Explosion Rocks Iowa Soybean Plant

August 23, 2003

TweetGas Explosion Rocks Iowa Soybean Plant
Associated Press / Reuters
These two stories show how dangerous the use of hexane is for soy plant workers. Natural food consumers can help shift market demand by asking food manufacturers if their soy protein isolate is made with the use of hexane, and also requesting such firms seek alternatives.

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