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GoCubsGo

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8. Yes.

Reply to ellisonz (Reply #6)

Tue Jan 17, 2012, 05:37 PM

Jan 2012

I drink soy milk on occasion. But, my mom has had breast cancer twice, and I have seen studies which suggest that the phytoestrogens in processed soy can potentially contribute to breast cancer. I prefer not to chance it.

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Give me a clue about skim milk, soy, probiotics, etc., etc. [View all] UTUSN Jan 2012 OP

You'd Be Better Served Asking Your Doctor or a Nutrionist Yavin4 Jan 2012 #1

Fuck milk. Got beer? HopeHoops Jan 2012 #2

Seriously though - post this in the Vegetarian, Vegan and Animal Rights group. HopeHoops Jan 2012 #3

Soy milk is delicious and less fattening. ellisonz Jan 2012 #4

There are also potential negative health issues with processed soy. GoCubsGo Jan 2012 #5

Everything in moderation. n/t ellisonz Jan 2012 #6

Yes. GoCubsGo Jan 2012 #8

I have seen several articles that say yogurt helps with weight loss. GoCubsGo Jan 2012 #7

Activia contains a particular set of probiotics Major Nikon Jan 2012 #12

Thank you. GoCubsGo Jan 2012 #13

There are other benefits Major Nikon Jan 2012 #14

Always watch the dates on the carton. undeterred Jan 2012 #9

Soy is not good for every day use, especially for men graywarrior Jan 2012 #10

This is from a book that helped me a great deal with stomach problems. tanyev Jan 2012 #11

Thanks, all. I have posted in the appropriate forum but your info here is very helpful n/t UTUSN Jan 2012 #15

Brown rice, raw garlic, pot barley and buckwheat promote healthy gut bacteria snagglepuss Jan 2012 #16