Soya Milk

Question: soya milk? Why is it that soya milk is considered healthier than regualr milk? Is it just the fat content? Surely completely skimmed milk is just as low fat? Xx~xX

Answer: Soy milk is nutritionally close to cow's milk, though most soy milk commercially available today is enriched with added vitamins such as vitamin B12. It naturally has about the same amount of protein as cow milk. Natural soy milk contains little digestible calcium as it is bound to the bean's pulp, which is insoluble in a human. To counter this, many manufacturers enrich their products with calcium carbonate which can dissolve in the acid of the stomach. Notably it has little saturated fat, which many consider to be a benefit. Lower fat varieties, however, contain less protein than cow's milk. Soy milk is promoted as a healthy alternative to cow's milk for reasons including: Contains no antibiotics, hormones, cholesterol, or links to cancer, diabetes, and other diseases Diabetes management through its ability to control blood sugar levels. However, diabetics should be aware that most brands of soymilk - even those labelled "plain" or "organic" - are actually sweetened. Look for the word "unsweetened" on the label. Source of lecithin and vitamin E Lacks casein Safe for people with lactose intolerance or milk allergy Polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats are good for the heart. Contains isoflavones, organic chemicals, that may possibly be beneficial to health

Question: Soya-milk? IS IT HEALTHY? i recently changed drinking cows milk to soya milk and now my friend has told me that it proven to weaken the heart.... i prefer drinking soya-milk..but hav'nt touched any milk since she told me. please someone put my mind at rest x

Answer: No,soy can help your heart! It contains no cholesterol and is lower in fats and saturated fats,all of those found in cow's milk can contribute to heart disease.Soy can help lower your cholesterol,especially when eaten with a low fat diet.

Question: can you use soya milk instead of evaporated milk? What is the difference? whats the differece between evaporated milk and soya milk? also can you use it instead of and what one if better for diabetics? i dont have any of the evaporated or soya milk in the house. i would look at it otherwise. sorry! i dont have any of the evaporated or soya milk in the house. i would look at it otherwise. sorry!

Answer: I am a former chef from Canada, and a diabetic also, and evaporated milk is milk with 30% of the water steamed out and then canned, soya milk is made from crushed soyabeans cooked in water and then the milky solution is pasteurized, strained and put in containers, the only thing is to watch about soyamilk is "some" is sweetened with sugar, there are ones done with "Splenda", we have them here in Canada, for diabetics it is fine unsweetened, but it is higher in carbs and protein than dairy milk even evaporated like the Carnation type, I use both, the 2% EVP milk for cooking and coffee, I drink 1 glass of raw soyamilk, it is not pasteurized and is a bit harsher then the other, I get mine in Chinatown here in Toronto, Canada, you can get it plain or flavoured also, but sugarless is always the way. regular milk is fine for most recipes, just warm it or scald it before using.

Question: What are negative effects of drinking soya milk? Can anyone give me what are negative effects of drinking soya milk? I want answers from people who really have experienced bad effects of drinking soya. Someone told me it reduces your sperm count, is this true? I drink soya because of it's protien content, and just to make sure it doesn't affect my health in a bad way. And please don't answer something that comes from any advertisement promoting soya milk products, I really need answers!!! Thanks alot!

Answer: There are very strong phytoestrogens present in soy. It's good for you, but moderation is the key here. The science on these effects is not finished. I have pulled back on my soy due to a pre-existing high estrogen level. Here's a summary of effects from a broad study. "The most frequently reported adverse events among a total of 3,518 subjects in 49 studies (including 5 non-randomized and 3 pharmacokinetic studies) that reported adverse events were gastrointestinal in nature. These were reported in 33 of 41 comparison studies of soy diets, soy proteins, isoflavones, and phytoestrogen supplements. Most of the gastrointestinal adverse events were reported in soy diet and soy protein trials, especially the 12 studies that used purified isoflavone interventions in dosages ranging from 40 to 100 mg/day. The amount of soy protein in these trials ranged from 20 to 60 g/day, but there was no clear dose relationship between the amount consumed and subsequent adverse events. Menstrual complaints, reported in 15 studies, were also common. Six of these studies used purified isoflavone interventions in dosages ranging from 40 to 80 mg/day. However, most women in these studies were post-menopausal and the controls frequently included hormone therapy regimens. Other adverse events included musculoskeletal complaints, headache, dizziness, and rashes. In addition, there were somewhat more withdrawals from the soy arms due to taste aversion." And here is some good news from the University of Toronto: "Keep in mind that this was in very large amounts of soy intake and the results were (in mega doses!): nipple discharge, breast enlargement and also minor decreases in testosterone. But "we still couldn't find anything that was serious, and we went up to doses that are probably 30 times what you could get from normal foods," the researcher said. "I don't think that there are a lot of estrogenic worries. Your testicles will not shrink and you won't have massive breast enlargement" from eating soy. However it is not easy to eat so much soy, in fact it is quite difficult!"

Question: Can soya milk be used in bread recipes instead of cows milk? I'm thinking of buying a bread maker, but I normally make bread without milk because I have a diary free diet. A lot of bread recipes have milk in them an wondered if I can replace this with soya milk?

Answer: A number of recipes in the book coming with your bread maker 'should' require no milk whatsoever. But you can also make your own non-dairy 'milk' for yourself with nuts as their base. It would be much like coconut milk and you can adjust your method for taste. I would take the nuts of choice and place them in a blender with some water and puree. This method could bring out some interesting results. I remember some years ago, the dairy industry telling us we could use milk in recipes in place of water to add body and flavour. I think any bread recipe calling for milk, therefore, can have the milk replaced by another liquid of a similar specific gravity (such as water). If a recipe calls for water with skim milk powder, instead of the skim milk powder, why not try using pulverized nuts instead?

Question: Can you make pancakes with soya milk? I usually make a flour mountain and put milk in the middle. Would soya milk have the same effect?

Answer: Yes, it's the same (well, better than dairy milk, but you know what I mean).

Question: Can anybody tell me how to make soya milk at home? They say there are particular methods to make milk out of raw soya beans. Please tell me if you have tried any of the methods. Can this be used in place of cow's milk to make other prducts like yoghurt?

Answer: Buy a soya cow and keep it fed on good grass. Milk it morning and evening. Keep the milk refrigerated for long life. (Yours and the milk's).

Question: can you use soya milk to made porridge? I found out from my doc that dairy and wheat are not good for me at the moment.I found some rice and millet mix for porridge and was wondering if I can use soya milk to make?

Answer: As long as you like it, of course!

Question: How is soya milk an advantage to people with hypertension, cancer & diabetes? Is soya milk just a prevention for such diseases or can it help cure those with hypertension and diabetes?

Answer: stop asking the same question

Question: What happens if you drink out of date Soya Milk? I drank a bowl of cereal with Marks & Spencers Soya Milk. It wasn't out of date but it says use within 2 days of opening, and i drank it on the third day. Am i going to die?

Answer: thats weird..mine usually say drink within 7 days for best day but unless it was lumpy, you wont get a stomach ache or anything...your good

Question: Cow's milk started to make my son feel sick should I switch to soya milk instead? Noah's three years old and recently he's started feeling sick when he drinks milk, he complains that his stomach hurts when he drinks milk. He doesn't like yogurt - he doesn't like the texture of it. He's not keen on cheese either, he'll eat it but only sometimes like maybe 2-3 times a month. Should I try him on soya milk instead to get his calcium? It's hard to find Goat's milk where I live. Soya milk is easier to find.

Answer: Why not try goats milk?

Question: Does Soya Milk have the same nutrient value as what normal milk has? - I am a vegetarian and would like to turn vegan ...i am really just trying it and got Chocolate soya milk today...it was surprising nice.. Also if i don't take normal milk does that mean i have to stop some chocolate bars as it has whole milk powder in it? Also if i don't take normal milk does that mean i have to stop some chocolate bars as it has whole milk powder in it?

Answer: I'm not vegetarian or vegan, but switched to soymilk a couple of years ago for lower fat/calories. Since then I've found almond milk, which is even lower in cals (about 60 per cup) so that's now my milk of choice...anything to minimize my calorie intake in an easy way. ☺ Compare labels basically, and see what vitamins and nutrients are in each, and what your daily diet requires so you'll know which would be more beneficial...or take a good multivitamin daily and it's less of an issue (as long as what you're consuming isn't downright unhealthy).

Question: Which one do you prefer most, regular milk or soya milk? I have to go with soya milk. It tastes nicer than regular milk. I only use regular milk for my cereal. I only use soya milk for drinking. I like soya milk better. Which one do you like better? You can choose both if you want. Have a nice day! It's okay Countrygal not everyone should like what i like. 'cuz it good' means...? Standard English please!

Answer: I prefer rice milk above both of them. It is satisfying as an ingredient, and I usually don't drink milk by itself. It is great as a milk substitute in cereal and recipes though.

Question: Why is my soya milk curdling? I've just started moving from cow milk to soya. This morning I opened the carton to make myself a cup of coffee and as soon as I added the hot water, the 'milk' curdled. Why? Has it gone off? I sniffed it to check and it smelled ok (I'd only just opened the carton, but you never know), then remembered it's not likely to smell like off cow milk - so not sure whether it's ok or not. I tasted a little bit on its own, and although it tasted SLIGHTLY different to what I'd had before I just put that down to the fact I'd bought a different brand. It didn't taste particularly unpleasant. What should I look for when checking if it's gone off?

Answer: It's fine, don't worry. As long as the date on the carton is ok and it hasn't been open for more than 5 days it won't kill you. I only use Alpro soya milk and never has it curdled when making a cuppa! Enjoy your tea :)

Question: Does soya milk contribute to your recommended 2l of water a day? After all, soya milk is at least 80-90% water... (I'm saying this because tea is included in water intake, but that's obviously not pure water...)

Answer: No, you need to drink water. It's the only thing that flushes your system. If you want you can add lemon or lime to it, but it needs to be water. Edit: Unlike what some posts say, you do need the water, or you risk chronic dehydration, and you need to drink through out the day. When you "feel" thirsty, you're already fairly dehydrated--not good. :)

Question: Should I give my toddler soya milk instead of cow’s milk to reduce episodes of cough and cold? I’ve just been told by the GP that my toddler (18 months) might have asthma, not confirmed. I’m thinking of giving him soya milk instead of cow’s milk because cow’s milk increases phlegm production which does not help if you have asthma. However I know cow’s milk is much better for building strong bones and is a good source of calcium. My toddler is quite a fussy eater and I have to hide vegetables in his food most of the time. Any suggestions, your help is appreciated.

Answer: Try the Alpro Soya milk with added calcium and vitamins. You can get it sweetened or unsweetened according to your son's taste. You can also get it in chocolate and vanilla flavours if he's being really really fussy.