Re: Re: more questions [Soy]

[Guest guest]

On the topic...My 18 month old son has been on soy milk since I stopped

nursing a couple of months ago and is now experiencing alot of very smelly

diarrhea, very similar to his older brother on dairy. While I would like to

eliminate soy milk from his diet, I am not sure what would be a suitable

substitute considering his age and his need for protein and fat. The rice

milks seem to have very little in them for such a young child. He does eat

meat, but I can't get enough in him to leave that as his sole source of

protein. I have contemplated goat's milk, but my older son's Meridian food

screen came back with his goat's milk just as allergic to his cow's milk, so

I am hesitant to even introduce it. Any input on the subject would be

greatly appreciated.

Lori

Re: more questions [soy]

Shona,

Our son was eating/drinking TONS of soy before we went started the

diet in July (when he was 18 months old). There were two reasons:

(1) He doesn't tolerate dairy. He has only drank cow's milk twice --

at 12 and 18 months. He seemed to enjoy the taste, but ended up

screaming as if in horrible pain within 30 seconds and then vomiting

before entering a deep sleep; (2) we were raising him vegetarian,

like his parents, and this was how he got much of his protein since

he didn't tolerate dairy. (Needless to say, he is now eating meat --

and lots of it -- since we cut out soy.)

Many people say that those who are intolerant to dairy often have

problems with soy. It seems the protein structure is similar.

During our 1st appointment with Dr. Goldberg, he told us there was a

20% cross-over between soy and dairy with respect to

allergies/intolerance. He suggested we limit his soy intake. I

didn't ask whether the 20% figure relates to the %age of dairy-

intolerant people who also have problems with soy, or the %age of

similarity between the two proteins at the molecular level. Maybe

I'll ask that question on the conference board. At any rate, we

aren't giving him any soy until we get the results of his Meridian

Valley food screen back in a few weeks to see how he reacts to soy.

Our son has made huge improvements in the past 4 months he has been

on the diet. Many of the improvements came before we also started

the 1st medication, Valtrex, about 3 weeks ago. I'm not sure whether

the pre-Valtrex gains were caused by the elimination of soy, whole

grain products, etc.

Many, many processed foods contain soy -- particularly vegetarian

products. It is listed on the ingredient list. I suspect that Dr.

Goldberg would tell you to watch your son's reaction to various foods

to determine whether soy is a real problem. And even if it is a

problem, that doesn't necessarily mean you need to avoid it like the

plague once you cut out products containing soy as a major

ingredient. Small doses may be OK since allergies/intolerances are

typically cumulative. Also, I've read that many people who have

problems with soy can still have products made with soybean oil,

since the oil is 100% fat and contains no protein.

> Hi everyone! This group has been so helpful in the past two months

> that I am again seeking your help! We're still struggling with

diet

> as we await our December 10th visit. I believe that my 2 1/2 year

> old son cannot tolerate soy products. He was drinking three or

four

> cups a day of soy milk and not responding well to the diet

changes.

> In the past two weeks we've removed the soy and he is now making

eye

> contact with us several times each day. He's manipulating people

to

> get what he wants and other interesting behaviors. He's still

> nonverbal, but these are definite improvements for us. Has anyone

> else out here not been able to tolerate soy products? If so, what

> all has soy in it? We're doing the Dr. G's do's and don'ts of

diet.

> We are completely casein free and have very little sugar. I'm also

> still struggling to get my 4 year old daughter to eat enough

> protein. She doesn't like anything but chicken strips and the

> occasional piece of grilled chicken. Any suggestions you have

would

> be appreciated.

>

> Thanks!

>

> Shona Jordan

Responsibility for the content of this message lies strictly with

the original author, and is not necessarily endorsed by or the

opinion of the Research Institute.

[Guest guest]

Hi Lori,

The brand of rice milk called YU (we get it at Zehrs and the HFS) contains

30% of the RDA of calcium in one cup. It's the basmati flavor.

Re: more questions [soy]

>

>

> Shona,

>

> Our son was eating/drinking TONS of soy before we went started the

> diet in July (when he was 18 months old). There were two reasons:

> (1) He doesn't tolerate dairy. He has only drank cow's milk twice --

> at 12 and 18 months. He seemed to enjoy the taste, but ended up

> screaming as if in horrible pain within 30 seconds and then vomiting

> before entering a deep sleep; (2) we were raising him vegetarian,

> like his parents, and this was how he got much of his protein since

> he didn't tolerate dairy. (Needless to say, he is now eating meat --

> and lots of it -- since we cut out soy.)

>

> Many people say that those who are intolerant to dairy often have

> problems with soy. It seems the protein structure is similar.

> During our 1st appointment with Dr. Goldberg, he told us there was a

> 20% cross-over between soy and dairy with respect to

> allergies/intolerance. He suggested we limit his soy intake. I

> didn't ask whether the 20% figure relates to the %age of dairy-

> intolerant people who also have problems with soy, or the %age of

> similarity between the two proteins at the molecular level. Maybe

> I'll ask that question on the conference board. At any rate, we

> aren't giving him any soy until we get the results of his Meridian

> Valley food screen back in a few weeks to see how he reacts to soy.

>

> Our son has made huge improvements in the past 4 months he has been

> on the diet. Many of the improvements came before we also started

> the 1st medication, Valtrex, about 3 weeks ago. I'm not sure whether

> the pre-Valtrex gains were caused by the elimination of soy, whole

> grain products, etc.

>

> Many, many processed foods contain soy -- particularly vegetarian

> products. It is listed on the ingredient list. I suspect that Dr.

> Goldberg would tell you to watch your son's reaction to various foods

> to determine whether soy is a real problem. And even if it is a

> problem, that doesn't necessarily mean you need to avoid it like the

> plague once you cut out products containing soy as a major

> ingredient. Small doses may be OK since allergies/intolerances are

> typically cumulative. Also, I've read that many people who have

> problems with soy can still have products made with soybean oil,

> since the oil is 100% fat and contains no protein.

>

>

>

>

>

> > Hi everyone! This group has been so helpful in the past two months

> > that I am again seeking your help! We're still struggling with

> diet

> > as we await our December 10th visit. I believe that my 2 1/2 year

> > old son cannot tolerate soy products. He was drinking three or

> four

> > cups a day of soy milk and not responding well to the diet

> changes.

> > In the past two weeks we've removed the soy and he is now making

> eye

> > contact with us several times each day. He's manipulating people

> to

> > get what he wants and other interesting behaviors. He's still

> > nonverbal, but these are definite improvements for us. Has anyone

> > else out here not been able to tolerate soy products? If so, what

> > all has soy in it? We're doing the Dr. G's do's and don'ts of

> diet.

> > We are completely casein free and have very little sugar. I'm also

> > still struggling to get my 4 year old daughter to eat enough

> > protein. She doesn't like anything but chicken strips and the

> > occasional piece of grilled chicken. Any suggestions you have

> would

> > be appreciated.

> >

> > Thanks!

> >

> > Shona Jordan

>

>

>

> Responsibility for the content of this message lies strictly with

> the original author, and is not necessarily endorsed by or the

> opinion of the Research Institute.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I've heard the almond (Almond Breeze) and potato-based milks are very good.

I've especially heard good things about Vance's DairiFree (potato), but have

never tried it. I think you can get it from Miss Roben's.

Re: more questions [soy]

Shona,

Our son was eating/drinking TONS of soy before we went started the

diet in July (when he was 18 months old). There were two reasons:

(1) He doesn't tolerate dairy. He has only drank cow's milk twice --

at 12 and 18 months. He seemed to enjoy the taste, but ended up

screaming as if in horrible pain within 30 seconds and then vomiting

before entering a deep sleep; (2) we were raising him vegetarian,

like his parents, and this was how he got much of his protein since

he didn't tolerate dairy. (Needless to say, he is now eating meat --

and lots of it -- since we cut out soy.)

Many people say that those who are intolerant to dairy often have

problems with soy. It seems the protein structure is similar.

During our 1st appointment with Dr. Goldberg, he told us there was a

20% cross-over between soy and dairy with respect to

allergies/intolerance. He suggested we limit his soy intake. I

didn't ask whether the 20% figure relates to the %age of dairy-

intolerant people who also have problems with soy, or the %age of

similarity between the two proteins at the molecular level. Maybe

I'll ask that question on the conference board. At any rate, we

aren't giving him any soy until we get the results of his Meridian

Valley food screen back in a few weeks to see how he reacts to soy.

Our son has made huge improvements in the past 4 months he has been

on the diet. Many of the improvements came before we also started

the 1st medication, Valtrex, about 3 weeks ago. I'm not sure whether

the pre-Valtrex gains were caused by the elimination of soy, whole

grain products, etc.

Many, many processed foods contain soy -- particularly vegetarian

products. It is listed on the ingredient list. I suspect that Dr.

Goldberg would tell you to watch your son's reaction to various foods

to determine whether soy is a real problem. And even if it is a

problem, that doesn't necessarily mean you need to avoid it like the

plague once you cut out products containing soy as a major

ingredient. Small doses may be OK since allergies/intolerances are

typically cumulative. Also, I've read that many people who have

problems with soy can still have products made with soybean oil,

since the oil is 100% fat and contains no protein.

> Hi everyone! This group has been so helpful in the past two months

> that I am again seeking your help! We're still struggling with

diet

> as we await our December 10th visit. I believe that my 2 1/2 year

> old son cannot tolerate soy products. He was drinking three or

four

> cups a day of soy milk and not responding well to the diet

changes.

> In the past two weeks we've removed the soy and he is now making

eye

> contact with us several times each day. He's manipulating people

to

> get what he wants and other interesting behaviors. He's still

> nonverbal, but these are definite improvements for us. Has anyone

> else out here not been able to tolerate soy products? If so, what

> all has soy in it? We're doing the Dr. G's do's and don'ts of

diet.

> We are completely casein free and have very little sugar. I'm also

> still struggling to get my 4 year old daughter to eat enough

> protein. She doesn't like anything but chicken strips and the

> occasional piece of grilled chicken. Any suggestions you have

would

> be appreciated.

>

> Thanks!

>

> Shona Jordan

Responsibility for the content of this message lies strictly with

the original author, and is not necessarily endorsed by or the

opinion of the Research Institute.

[Guest guest]

We use enriched rice or almond milk, plain flavor, not vanilla (to reduce the

sugar amount.)Both of these have just as much calcium as milk, plus added B

vitamins. I then add rice or egg protein powder to get protein, then coconut

milk from a can to add fat to the mix. Also an acidophilus capsule for good

measure! It's actually pretty tasty and pretty dang nutritionally equivilant to

cows milk, if not better.

Becky

Re: more questions [soy]

Shona,

Our son was eating/drinking TONS of soy before we went started the

diet in July (when he was 18 months old). There were two reasons:

(1) He doesn't tolerate dairy. He has only drank cow's milk twice --

at 12 and 18 months. He seemed to enjoy the taste, but ended up

screaming as if in horrible pain within 30 seconds and then vomiting

before entering a deep sleep; (2) we were raising him vegetarian,

like his parents, and this was how he got much of his protein since

he didn't tolerate dairy. (Needless to say, he is now eating meat --

and lots of it -- since we cut out soy.)

Many people say that those who are intolerant to dairy often have

problems with soy. It seems the protein structure is similar.

During our 1st appointment with Dr. Goldberg, he told us there was a

20% cross-over between soy and dairy with respect to

allergies/intolerance. He suggested we limit his soy intake. I

didn't ask whether the 20% figure relates to the %age of dairy-

intolerant people who also have problems with soy, or the %age of

similarity between the two proteins at the molecular level. Maybe

I'll ask that question on the conference board. At any rate, we

aren't giving him any soy until we get the results of his Meridian

Valley food screen back in a few weeks to see how he reacts to soy.

Our son has made huge improvements in the past 4 months he has been

on the diet. Many of the improvements came before we also started

the 1st medication, Valtrex, about 3 weeks ago. I'm not sure whether

the pre-Valtrex gains were caused by the elimination of soy, whole

grain products, etc.

Many, many processed foods contain soy -- particularly vegetarian

products. It is listed on the ingredient list. I suspect that Dr.

Goldberg would tell you to watch your son's reaction to various foods

to determine whether soy is a real problem. And even if it is a

problem, that doesn't necessarily mean you need to avoid it like the

plague once you cut out products containing soy as a major

ingredient. Small doses may be OK since allergies/intolerances are

typically cumulative. Also, I've read that many people who have

problems with soy can still have products made with soybean oil,

since the oil is 100% fat and contains no protein.

> Hi everyone! This group has been so helpful in the past two months

> that I am again seeking your help! We're still struggling with

diet

> as we await our December 10th visit. I believe that my 2 1/2 year

> old son cannot tolerate soy products. He was drinking three or

four

> cups a day of soy milk and not responding well to the diet

changes.

> In the past two weeks we've removed the soy and he is now making

eye

> contact with us several times each day. He's manipulating people

to

> get what he wants and other interesting behaviors. He's still

> nonverbal, but these are definite improvements for us. Has anyone

> else out here not been able to tolerate soy products? If so, what

> all has soy in it? We're doing the Dr. G's do's and don'ts of

diet.

> We are completely casein free and have very little sugar. I'm also

> still struggling to get my 4 year old daughter to eat enough

> protein. She doesn't like anything but chicken strips and the

> occasional piece of grilled chicken. Any suggestions you have

would

> be appreciated.

>

> Thanks!

>

> Shona Jordan

Responsibility for the content of this message lies strictly with

the original author, and is not necessarily endorsed by or the

opinion of the Research Institute.

[Guest guest]

Lori,

We can buy Vance's dairy free in Manitoba. I you want I'll send you their

address.

Re: more questions [soy]

>

>

> Shona,

>

> Our son was eating/drinking TONS of soy before we went started the

> diet in July (when he was 18 months old). There were two reasons:

> (1) He doesn't tolerate dairy. He has only drank cow's milk twice --

> at 12 and 18 months. He seemed to enjoy the taste, but ended up

> screaming as if in horrible pain within 30 seconds and then vomiting

> before entering a deep sleep; (2) we were raising him vegetarian,

> like his parents, and this was how he got much of his protein since

> he didn't tolerate dairy. (Needless to say, he is now eating meat --

> and lots of it -- since we cut out soy.)

>

> Many people say that those who are intolerant to dairy often have

> problems with soy. It seems the protein structure is similar.

> During our 1st appointment with Dr. Goldberg, he told us there was a

> 20% cross-over between soy and dairy with respect to

> allergies/intolerance. He suggested we limit his soy intake. I

> didn't ask whether the 20% figure relates to the %age of dairy-

> intolerant people who also have problems with soy, or the %age of

> similarity between the two proteins at the molecular level. Maybe

> I'll ask that question on the conference board. At any rate, we

> aren't giving him any soy until we get the results of his Meridian

> Valley food screen back in a few weeks to see how he reacts to soy.

>

> Our son has made huge improvements in the past 4 months he has been

> on the diet. Many of the improvements came before we also started

> the 1st medication, Valtrex, about 3 weeks ago. I'm not sure whether

> the pre-Valtrex gains were caused by the elimination of soy, whole

> grain products, etc.

>

> Many, many processed foods contain soy -- particularly vegetarian

> products. It is listed on the ingredient list. I suspect that Dr.

> Goldberg would tell you to watch your son's reaction to various foods

> to determine whether soy is a real problem. And even if it is a

> problem, that doesn't necessarily mean you need to avoid it like the

> plague once you cut out products containing soy as a major

> ingredient. Small doses may be OK since allergies/intolerances are

> typically cumulative. Also, I've read that many people who have

> problems with soy can still have products made with soybean oil,

> since the oil is 100% fat and contains no protein.

>

>

>

>

>

> > Hi everyone! This group has been so helpful in the past two months

> > that I am again seeking your help! We're still struggling with

> diet

> > as we await our December 10th visit. I believe that my 2 1/2 year

> > old son cannot tolerate soy products. He was drinking three or

> four

> > cups a day of soy milk and not responding well to the diet

> changes.

> > In the past two weeks we've removed the soy and he is now making

> eye

> > contact with us several times each day. He's manipulating people

> to

> > get what he wants and other interesting behaviors. He's still

> > nonverbal, but these are definite improvements for us. Has anyone

> > else out here not been able to tolerate soy products? If so, what

> > all has soy in it? We're doing the Dr. G's do's and don'ts of

> diet.

> > We are completely casein free and have very little sugar. I'm also

> > still struggling to get my 4 year old daughter to eat enough

> > protein. She doesn't like anything but chicken strips and the

> > occasional piece of grilled chicken. Any suggestions you have

> would

> > be appreciated.

> >

> > Thanks!

> >

> > Shona Jordan

>

>

>

> Responsibility for the content of this message lies strictly with

> the original author, and is not necessarily endorsed by or the

> opinion of the Research Institute.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks . I would love a Canadian connection to Dari-Free.

Lori

Re: Re: more questions [soy]

Lori,

We can buy Vance's dairy free in Manitoba. I you want I'll send you their

address.

Re: more questions [soy]

>

>

> Shona,

>

> Our son was eating/drinking TONS of soy before we went started the

> diet in July (when he was 18 months old). There were two reasons:

> (1) He doesn't tolerate dairy. He has only drank cow's milk

twice --

> at 12 and 18 months. He seemed to enjoy the taste, but ended up

> screaming as if in horrible pain within 30 seconds and then vomiting

> before entering a deep sleep; (2) we were raising him vegetarian,

> like his parents, and this was how he got much of his protein since

> he didn't tolerate dairy. (Needless to say, he is now eating meat --

> and lots of it -- since we cut out soy.)

>

> Many people say that those who are intolerant to dairy often have

> problems with soy. It seems the protein structure is similar.

> During our 1st appointment with Dr. Goldberg, he told us there was a

> 20% cross-over between soy and dairy with respect to

> allergies/intolerance. He suggested we limit his soy intake. I

> didn't ask whether the 20% figure relates to the %age of dairy-

> intolerant people who also have problems with soy, or the %age of

> similarity between the two proteins at the molecular level. Maybe

> I'll ask that question on the conference board. At any rate, we

> aren't giving him any soy until we get the results of his Meridian

> Valley food screen back in a few weeks to see how he reacts to soy.

>

> Our son has made huge improvements in the past 4 months he has been

> on the diet. Many of the improvements came before we also started

> the 1st medication, Valtrex, about 3 weeks ago. I'm not sure

whether

> the pre-Valtrex gains were caused by the elimination of soy, whole

> grain products, etc.

>

> Many, many processed foods contain soy -- particularly vegetarian

> products. It is listed on the ingredient list. I suspect that Dr.

> Goldberg would tell you to watch your son's reaction to various

foods

> to determine whether soy is a real problem. And even if it is a

> problem, that doesn't necessarily mean you need to avoid it like the

> plague once you cut out products containing soy as a major

> ingredient. Small doses may be OK since allergies/intolerances are

> typically cumulative. Also, I've read that many people who have

> problems with soy can still have products made with soybean oil,

> since the oil is 100% fat and contains no protein.

>

>

>

>

>

> > Hi everyone! This group has been so helpful in the past two

months

> > that I am again seeking your help! We're still struggling with

> diet

> > as we await our December 10th visit. I believe that my 2 1/2 year

> > old son cannot tolerate soy products. He was drinking three or

> four

> > cups a day of soy milk and not responding well to the diet

> changes.

> > In the past two weeks we've removed the soy and he is now making

> eye

> > contact with us several times each day. He's manipulating people

> to

> > get what he wants and other interesting behaviors. He's still

> > nonverbal, but these are definite improvements for us. Has anyone

> > else out here not been able to tolerate soy products? If so, what

> > all has soy in it? We're doing the Dr. G's do's and don'ts of

> diet.

> > We are completely casein free and have very little sugar. I'm

also

> > still struggling to get my 4 year old daughter to eat enough

> > protein. She doesn't like anything but chicken strips and the

> > occasional piece of grilled chicken. Any suggestions you have

> would

> > be appreciated.

> >

> > Thanks!

> >

> > Shona Jordan

>

>

>

> Responsibility for the content of this message lies strictly with

> the original author, and is not necessarily endorsed by or the

> opinion of the Research Institute.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Here you are Lori,

www.medallionmilk.com

1-800-665-0507

204-233-7220

They are in Manitoba

Re: more questions [soy]

> >

> >

> > Shona,

> >

> > Our son was eating/drinking TONS of soy before we went started the

> > diet in July (when he was 18 months old). There were two reasons:

> > (1) He doesn't tolerate dairy. He has only drank cow's milk

> twice --

> > at 12 and 18 months. He seemed to enjoy the taste, but ended up

> > screaming as if in horrible pain within 30 seconds and then

vomiting

> > before entering a deep sleep; (2) we were raising him vegetarian,

> > like his parents, and this was how he got much of his protein

since

> > he didn't tolerate dairy. (Needless to say, he is now eating

meat --

> > and lots of it -- since we cut out soy.)

> >

> > Many people say that those who are intolerant to dairy often have

> > problems with soy. It seems the protein structure is similar.

> > During our 1st appointment with Dr. Goldberg, he told us there was

a

> > 20% cross-over between soy and dairy with respect to

> > allergies/intolerance. He suggested we limit his soy intake. I

> > didn't ask whether the 20% figure relates to the %age of dairy-

> > intolerant people who also have problems with soy, or the %age of

> > similarity between the two proteins at the molecular level. Maybe

> > I'll ask that question on the conference board. At any rate, we

> > aren't giving him any soy until we get the results of his Meridian

> > Valley food screen back in a few weeks to see how he reacts to

soy.

> >

> > Our son has made huge improvements in the past 4 months he has

been

> > on the diet. Many of the improvements came before we also started

> > the 1st medication, Valtrex, about 3 weeks ago. I'm not sure

> whether

> > the pre-Valtrex gains were caused by the elimination of soy, whole

> > grain products, etc.

> >

> > Many, many processed foods contain soy -- particularly vegetarian

> > products. It is listed on the ingredient list. I suspect that

Dr.

> > Goldberg would tell you to watch your son's reaction to various

> foods

> > to determine whether soy is a real problem. And even if it is a

> > problem, that doesn't necessarily mean you need to avoid it like

the

> > plague once you cut out products containing soy as a major

> > ingredient. Small doses may be OK since allergies/intolerances

are

> > typically cumulative. Also, I've read that many people who have

> > problems with soy can still have products made with soybean oil,

> > since the oil is 100% fat and contains no protein.

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > > Hi everyone! This group has been so helpful in the past two

> months

> > > that I am again seeking your help! We're still struggling with

> > diet

> > > as we await our December 10th visit. I believe that my 2 1/2

year

> > > old son cannot tolerate soy products. He was drinking three or

> > four

> > > cups a day of soy milk and not responding well to the diet

> > changes.

> > > In the past two weeks we've removed the soy and he is now making

> > eye

> > > contact with us several times each day. He's manipulating

people

> > to

> > > get what he wants and other interesting behaviors. He's still

> > > nonverbal, but these are definite improvements for us. Has

anyone

> > > else out here not been able to tolerate soy products? If so,

what

> > > all has soy in it? We're doing the Dr. G's do's and don'ts of

> > diet.

> > > We are completely casein free and have very little sugar. I'm

> also

> > > still struggling to get my 4 year old daughter to eat enough

> > > protein. She doesn't like anything but chicken strips and the

> > > occasional piece of grilled chicken. Any suggestions you have

> > would

> > > be appreciated.

> > >

> > > Thanks!

> > >

> > > Shona Jordan

> >

> >

> >

> > Responsibility for the content of this message lies strictly with

> > the original author, and is not necessarily endorsed by or the

> > opinion of the Research Institute.

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I have been told that butter is 100% fat and therefore casein free. Any

thoughts?

Re: more questions [soy]

> Shona,

>

> Our son was eating/drinking TONS of soy before we went started the

> diet in July (when he was 18 months old). There were two reasons:

> (1) He doesn't tolerate dairy. He has only drank cow's milk twice --

> at 12 and 18 months. He seemed to enjoy the taste, but ended up

> screaming as if in horrible pain within 30 seconds and then vomiting

> before entering a deep sleep; (2) we were raising him vegetarian,

> like his parents, and this was how he got much of his protein since

> he didn't tolerate dairy. (Needless to say, he is now eating meat --

> and lots of it -- since we cut out soy.)

>

> Many people say that those who are intolerant to dairy often have

> problems with soy. It seems the protein structure is similar.

> During our 1st appointment with Dr. Goldberg, he told us there was a

> 20% cross-over between soy and dairy with respect to

> allergies/intolerance. He suggested we limit his soy intake. I

> didn't ask whether the 20% figure relates to the %age of dairy-

> intolerant people who also have problems with soy, or the %age of

> similarity between the two proteins at the molecular level. Maybe

> I'll ask that question on the conference board. At any rate, we

> aren't giving him any soy until we get the results of his Meridian

> Valley food screen back in a few weeks to see how he reacts to soy.

>

> Our son has made huge improvements in the past 4 months he has been

> on the diet. Many of the improvements came before we also started

> the 1st medication, Valtrex, about 3 weeks ago. I'm not sure whether

> the pre-Valtrex gains were caused by the elimination of soy, whole

> grain products, etc.

>

> Many, many processed foods contain soy -- particularly vegetarian

> products. It is listed on the ingredient list. I suspect that Dr.

> Goldberg would tell you to watch your son's reaction to various foods

> to determine whether soy is a real problem. And even if it is a

> problem, that doesn't necessarily mean you need to avoid it like the

> plague once you cut out products containing soy as a major

> ingredient. Small doses may be OK since allergies/intolerances are

> typically cumulative. Also, I've read that many people who have

> problems with soy can still have products made with soybean oil,

> since the oil is 100% fat and contains no protein.

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> > Hi everyone! This group has been so helpful in the past two months

> > that I am again seeking your help! We're still struggling with

> diet

> > as we await our December 10th visit. I believe that my 2 1/2 year

> > old son cannot tolerate soy products. He was drinking three or

> four

> > cups a day of soy milk and not responding well to the diet

> changes.

> > In the past two weeks we've removed the soy and he is now making

> eye

> > contact with us several times each day. He's manipulating people

> to

> > get what he wants and other interesting behaviors. He's still

> > nonverbal, but these are definite improvements for us. Has anyone

> > else out here not been able to tolerate soy products? If so, what

> > all has soy in it? We're doing the Dr. G's do's and don'ts of

> diet.

> > We are completely casein free and have very little sugar. I'm also

> > still struggling to get my 4 year old daughter to eat enough

> > protein. She doesn't like anything but chicken strips and the

> > occasional piece of grilled chicken. Any suggestions you have

> would

> > be appreciated.

> >

> > Thanks!

> >

> > Shona Jordan

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