[Erinyes74]

Hi all,

I'm hypothyroid too-- recently diagnosed, probably pre-Hashimotos (my antibodies are still quite high) and on Levothyroxine. I too have heard the soy thing-- with really passionate arguments from both sides, actually.

I like soy protein shakes and I will have an occasional one, but for the most part, I now avoid most sources of soy (I realize that it's in practically everything, but I am talking about direct, active consumption). For the record, I haven't noticed any huge difference in how I feel with or without it...

[Enigma77]

I think it is so funny - they keep toting soy as being very healthy for us... but yet, I guess it is like they say - everything in moderation.

[Erinyes74]

Yeah, I guess that is the key! Too much of just about anything is probably bad for you...after all, it's so hard to keep up with with the reports of what's good and what's bad. Seems like the advice changes almost daily

[housewife]

Erinyes you got that right!! How meny times in our life time has butter been bad?? I gave up a while ago, I try for a low processed food diet with no additives and weird chemicals. Though I fell off that wagon for a bit, I'm feeling better and cooking again. My kids are mad cause I will only buy them gum with sugar and it's getting hard to find!! They didn't need gum any way. Oh and I will not buy juice with food colour. What can I say I'm mean