Soy Allergy Diet
It is interesting to note that almost 60 percent of foods contain soy in one or the other form. You can consume soybean in the form of grains, flour, soy milk, soybean oil, and in foods as lecithin (emulsifier) and texturized vegetable proteins. You will find it in bread, cakes and other bakery products, processed foods, and even in baby foods! It is easy to see why it is so difficult to avoid the soy.
Foods to Eat
So what to eat if you are allergic to soy? Here’s a list of foods that are safe.
- Breads and grains that do not contain soy or soy milk; oatmeal and cream of wheat
- Rice, potato, sweet potato, soy free macaroni, pasta and noodles
- Fresh fruits and vegetables; dried fruits, canned and frozen fruits and vegetables
- Cow’s milk and milk products
- Non-processed meats, eggs, most cheeses
- Homemade ice-creams, puddings, honey, molasses, jelly, jam, sugar
- Butter
- Coffee, tea, fruit juice, vegetable juice, carbonated beverages
- All nuts except soya nuts
Foods to Avoid
Miso, tempeh, tofu, soy sauce, soy margarine, soy infant formula, soy milk, and soy desserts are obviously soy foods. AVOID these if you are allergic to soy.
Foods that may contain soy are breads, cakes, biscuits, breakfast cereals, Chinese foods, Oriental style vegetables or foods cooked in sauces, chocolates, dessert mix, ice cream, margarine, mayonnaise, canned soups, processed meats, pasta and pizza bases, most sauces, and snack bars. Before you buy these foods ensure that they don’t contain soy or soy products.
Avoid fruits in commercial baked goods.
Avoid pretzels, potato chips, and corn chips.
