Ok, I know that asking you to eliminate dairy yesterday and gluten and soy today is really rocking your world. But you’re going to feel so much better once you do, here’s why…
Avoid Gluten
Gluten allergies are relatively common. Studies indicate that in people with gastrointestinal complaint 3.3% were found to have gluten allergies. Gluten is a class of proteins found in many grains. Someone suffering from a gluten allergy is allergic to one or more types of gluten protein. Wheat gluten consists largely of two specific proteins: gliadin and glutenin. Together, they make up 80% of the total protein content in wheat. Gluten is also found in grains such as rye, and barley.
Gluten allergy symptoms may be similar to the symptoms for celiac disease. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms I highly recommend you get a test for celiac to rule out this disease.
Symptoms of a Gluten Allergy
Upper repository tract problems
Fatigue
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Mouth ulcers
Anemia
Iron-deficiency anemia
Osteoporosis
Weight loss
Short stature in children
Diarrhea
Constipation
Abdominal bloating
Crohn’s disease
Diverticulitis
Depression
Attention and behavioral problems
Skin problems
Asthma
Irritability
Individual symptoms can vary tremendously. Someone with a gluten allergy will probably not have all of these symptoms, and may have other symptoms not listed here. Although some symptoms seem contradictory, it is possible to alternate between one symptom and another, for example between diarrhea and constipation. And just because someone has one, some, or all of these symptoms, does not necessarily mean that they have a gluten allergy. Other causes are possible.
Eliminate wheat, rye, and barley, in other words gluten, from your diet for eight weeks and see if you notice and increase in energy and a decrease in some of the symptoms listed above. If eliminating gluten from your diet makes you feel better, and you find it is worth the effort, then that is enough reason to stop eating wheat, barley and rye.
Avoid Soy
Soy and Soy protein have gotten a lot of publicity that it is a complete and healthy protein. The truth is it isn’t a complete protein like all legumes, soy beans are deficient in amino acids methionine and cystine. In addition, modern processing denatures fragile lysine.
There are many components of soy that are not good for you.
Soy has high levels of phytic acid which reduces the assimilation of calcium, magnesium, copper, iron and zinc. Soy can cause deficiencies in calcium and vitamin D, both needed for healthy bones. Soy increase the body’s requirement for vitamin D. Phytic acid in soy is not neutralized by ordinary preparation methods such as soaking, sprouting and long, slow cooking. High phytate diets have caused growth problems in children.
Trypsin inhibitors in soy interfere with protein digestion and may cause pancreatic orders.
Soy phytoestrogens disrupt endocrine function and have the potential to cause infertility and to promote breast cancer in adult women. Soy phytoestrogens are also a potent antithyroid agent that cause hypothyroidism and may cause thyroid cancer. In infants, consumption of soy formula has been linked to autoimmune thyroid disease.
The compound that resembles vitamin B12 in soy cannot be used by the human body; in fact, soy causes the body to require more B12.
Processing of soy protein results in the formation of toxic lysinoalanine and highly carcinogenic nitrosamines.
Free glutamic acid or MSG, a potent neurotoxin, is formed during soy food processing and added to many soy foods.
Soy foods contain high levels of aluminum which is toxic to the nervous system and the kidneys.
Soy isoflavones are phyto-endocrine disrupters. At dietary levels, they can prevent ovulation and stimulate the growth of cancer cells. Eating as little as 30 grams (about 4 tablespoons) of soy per day can result in hypothyroidism with symptoms of lethargy, constipation, weight gain and fatigue.
Soy can stimulate the growth of estrogen-dependent tumors and cause thyroid problems. Low thyroid function is associated with difficulties in menopause.
Eliminate Soy from your diet. Be especially aware of soy protein in baby formula. Soy protein is also common in meal replacement bars. Read the label. Whey is better, but look for plant based proteins (rice, pea, artichoke, hemp, chia). Those are the best
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