Soy Safety

The science is in. Soy is safe to eat. These are just a few examples because, well, I can only fit so much science into one meme ;)

Potter SM et al., 1998. Soy protein and isoflavones: their effects on blood lipids and bone density in postmenopausal women. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 68 (suppl) 1375S–1379S.

Taku K et al., 2012. Extracted or synthesized soybean isoflavones reduce menopausal hot flash frequency and severity: systematic review and metaanalysis of randomized controlled trials. Menopause. 19(7): 776-790.

Trock BJ et al., 2006. Meta-analysis of soy intake and breast cancer risk. Journal of the National Cancer Institute. 98(7): 459-471.

Mannu GS et al., 2013. Evidence of lifestyle modification in the management of hypercholesterolemia. Current Cardiology Reviews. 9(1): 2-14.

Carrageenan Again!

The Food & Agricultural Organization AND The World Health Organization have categorized carrageenan under the best category for any food additive, so once and for all, my dear vegans, carrageenan is SAFE. That includes the one in your plant milk. 

Read their review of countless studies and their final verdict here: http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/10665/43823/1/9789241660594_eng.pdf 

In addition, as of 2014, they concluded that carrageenan IS also SAFE for infant formula use. See here: http://www.fao.org/3/a-at861e.pdf