Soy part two

In this second part I will elaborate more on soy laden foods.  Soy is often used in foods to make them high protein.  If you read this claim on food products examine the label more closely.  Soy flour or other soy ingredients may have been used.  The following list are some ingredients to watch out for when avoiding soy.

Edamame
Hydrolyzed soy protein
Miso ( a paste made of rice, barley or soybeans; a seasoning used often in Japanese cuisine)
Natto ( a Japanese food made from fermented soy beans)
Shoyu sauce ( a soy sauce)
Soy protein isolate
Soy sauce
Tamari ( a type of soy sauce)
Tempeh ( similar to tofu)
Textured vegetable protein aka TVP
Tofu
Soy flour, albumin flour

Foods that are very likely to contain soy are
Salad dressings
Soups
Sauces
Margarine
Vegetarian meat substitutes
Some flavored teas
Coffee creamers ( artificial)
Some spices
Some gluten free products ( if you are wheat intolerant)
Canned tuna
Crackers
Most processed foods includes, Stuffing mixes/Baking mixes/Canned puddings/Canned and packaged dinners/Chocolate bars/Imitation seafood-crab style legs/Cooking spray/Snack foods/Some vitamins and supplements.

Soy can be found in non-food items such as Lip balms/Cosmetics/Lotions

It may seem overwhelming at first because soy is so prevalent in our foods now.  However, knowledge is power and the more control you have to protect yourself against these ingredients the more confident you will be in making wise food choices.  Over time these ingredients will jump out at you when you recognize them.  My husband now recognizes many of the ingredients just from shopping with me.  It isn't difficult, just a little more time consuming.  But you are worth it aren't you? :D