In this thread, we talk about edamame

[aggieAXO]

yes, I think so-mmmmm so good

[copacabana]

Originally posted by preciousjeni
Disclaimer: Every time I see a thread about soy, I have minor concerns. Please be aware that soy inhibits your body's ability to take in certain nutrients (magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, etc.), contributes to blood clots and disrupts thyroid function. Also, soy should NEVER EVER EVER EVER be given to babies and children. It is EXTREMELY dangerous because of its effect on hormone production.

Just go easy on it and don't make it your primary protein.

Just to clarify...

There's a lot of controversy, particularly on the internet, about whether soy is dangerous or not. The nutritionist whose dietary guidelines I follow ( Dr. Andrew Weil ) states that there is not only no scientific data proving that soy intake inhibits nutrient intake, but also that it does not affect your thyroid unless you already have a thyroid disorder to begin with or if you have an iodine deficiency. And the levels of isoflavinoids which occur in natural soy products and soy milk are not high enough to affect hormone production and can actually protect a woman's estrogen receptors from excess foreign estrogens (in chemicals and pollution). However, some soy formulas marketed for babies do contain very high levels of isolated isoflavinoids which can be harmful to children.

So...I guess soy could be good or bad, depending on what nutritional guidelines you follow.

[preciousjeni]

Originally posted by copacabana
Just to clarify...

There's a lot of controversy, particularly on the internet, about whether soy is dangerous or not. The nutritionist whose dietary guidelines I follow ( Dr. Andrew Weil ) states that there is not only no scientific data proving that soy intake inhibits nutrient intake, but also that it does not affect your thyroid unless you already have a thyroid disorder to begin with or if you have an iodine deficiency. And the levels of isoflavinoids which occur in natural soy products and soy milk are not high enough to affect hormone production and can actually protect a woman's estrogen receptors from excess foreign estrogens (in chemicals and pollution). However, some soy formulas marketed for babies do contain very high levels of isolated isoflavinoids which can be harmful to children.

So...I guess soy could be good or bad, depending on what nutritional guidelines you follow.

I don't know. I'm repeating what I've read in journals. I also see an ND (Naturopathic Doctor) as a preventative so I don't have to go to an MD (Medical Doctor). My ND confirmed my findings independently from my asking her anything about it. When we were talking about my nutrition, she offered the information. I don't have any thyroid problems.

ETA: I did say not to make soy the primary protein for the reasons I mentioned. I didn't say not to consume soy at all.

[lifesaver]

How timely....

First even heard of it a few weeks before this thread when I saw it at Whole Foods. Had no idea what it was. Then this thread. Got to try it today at Pei Wei. It was pretty good. I'd eat it as a side or a snack.

So I prepared a pound of soybeans for a lunchtime snack today, thinking that I'd probably eat half now and save the rest for later.

Naturally I poured a whole crapload of garlic salt and made my own version of ponzu.

I ended up eating the entire pound in one sitting by myself. Soooooo gooooood.

But I have a feeling I'll be paying for it later.

[lifesaver]

so there was an argument tonight about edamame.

Is it pronounced:

1) Ed-uh-maa-may

-OR-

2) Ad-uh-may-me

[preciousjeni]

Originally posted by lifesaver
so there was an argument tonight about edamame.

Is it pronounced:

1) Ed-uh-maa-may

-OR-

2) Ad-uh-may-me

Isn't it ed-uh-MAH-may

[copacabana]

Originally posted by preciousjeni
I don't know. I'm repeating what I've read in journals. I also see an ND (Naturopathic Doctor) as a preventative so I don't have to go to an MD (Medical Doctor). My ND confirmed my findings independently from my asking her anything about it. When we were talking about my nutrition, she offered the information. I don't have any thyroid problems.

ETA: I did say not to make soy the primary protein for the reasons I mentioned. I didn't say not to consume soy at all.

A naturopathic doctor, huh? I don't know very much about naturopathic medicine, though it sounds somewhat similar to integrative medicine, which is what my physician practices.

(I'm lactose intolerent, so I use soy products as dairy substitutes. However, I also have hypothyroidism, so I limit my soy intake somewhat )

As for the pronunciation of edamame, I've only heard it pronounced "Ed-uh-maa-may".