Guest guest Posted January 4, 2004 Report Share Posted January 4, 2004 In reading about carageen, I came across this item concerning soy and iodine, under traditional diets at WAP. I thought it might be of interest to anyone who likes to eat Japanese or Chinese foods. I certainly enjoy them once in a while. I will no longer be concerned about a teaspoon of tofu in my Chinese fish broth soup, however I will admit to carrying my own well aged soy sauce to a Chinese restaurant. I am a stickler about some foods! Sheila " The average soy consumption in China is about 10 grams or 2 teaspoons per day. Levels are somewhat higher in Japan, averaging about 50 grams or 1/4 cup per day. In both countries, soy is used as a condiment or flavoring, and not as a substitute for animal foods. Seafood and seaweed in the Japanese diet provide sufficient iodine to counteract the negative effects of the isoflavones in soy. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.