Looks like there's more to soy biodiesel than protecting the environment and energy independence -- it's also going to help keep down the homosexual population!
Yes, it seems that medical "evidence" has finally shown homosexuality is not genetic at all. It is, in fact, your momma's fault for giving you soy-based formula.
Let's keep that "devil's food" out of the mouths of babes and in our fuel tanks!
Seriously, though, soy products (that aren't fermented) do contain high levels of phyto-estrogens, which are analogous to the female hormone estrogen. Studies are mixed as to the effects of soybeans' chemicals and metabolites on infants, as well as on adults. But none of them point to a link between soy and homosexuality.
If you're leery of soy formula's possible effects on babies (and want to give your baby the best start all around), stick to breastfeeding.
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David Roberts Posted 2:51 am
12 Dec 2006
Wow
That first article has to be read to be believed.
www.grist.org
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Biodiversivist Posted 3:07 am
12 Dec 2006
Well now,
a conservative, homophobic, soy-hating, vegan. Don't see one of those everyday.
In the end, it all comes down to biodiversity. Help acquire and protect ecological hotspots, give to a conservation organization: www.saveourbiodiversity.com
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mihan Posted 3:08 am
12 Dec 2006
Wow, indeed...
A good friend of mine was raised on soy formula, and all of her weirdnesses are anything but feminine.
I was breastfed until I was about two, and it's true that I do like the boobies. So sue me.
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TariffDude Posted 4:36 am
12 Dec 2006
Surprise
Whoa - Chuck Norris writes for that site! "ACLU: The Abolishing Christian Legacy Union" Heh.
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Kit Stolz Posted 4:48 am
12 Dec 2006
any truth to this rumor?
A friend I respect told me that soy products in fact aren't healthy at all...he says they can prevent the body from absorbing the nutrients and minerals it needs. Any truth to this rumor?
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Samuel Fromartz Posted 5:13 am
12 Dec 2006
Debate on Soy
Soy has long been the focus of rampent criticism, especially by those at places like the Westin Price Foundation who promote a Western diet around milk, butter and meat and question whether cholesterol is a problem in heart disease.
Soy is traditionally part of an Eastern diet - it goes back thousands of years in China - with fermented foods such as soy sauce, tempe, black beans, and cooked soy foods, such as soy milk, and tofu (soy curds gathered from soy milk by adding a coagulent).
There are thousands of studies on soy, and critics usually cite the same ones. Supporters point to others. Epidemiologists studying people on traditional Asian diets point to the benefits of soy, it goes on and on.
What we do know is that soy is high in protein, may moderately lower cholesterol and is very low saturated fat (unlike meat). If you cook it or buy fermented soy foods, it can be a good source of protein among many other foods. But it also has substances that act like estogens. These may be protective against or may promote certain breast cancers (conclusions differ in various studies).
The simple answer: eat soy in moderation. I find it hard to view, like just about any food, as either a health wonder or a toxin. As for infants and children, it is often given in cases of dairy allergies. I have not heard of anyone giving soy to kids to promote the growth of homosexual tendencies.
Samuel Fromartz Author Organic Inc: Natural Foods and How They Grew (Harcourt, 2006)
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jscorse Posted 8:46 am
12 Dec 2006
great point Sam...
moderation is the key- but now is the religious right going to go on a crusade against midwestern soy farmers? better yet, how about soy subsidies?
J.S.
P.S. there must be a lot of gay cows
J.S. htt://voicesofreason.info
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sunflower Posted 9:04 am
12 Dec 2006
Cows are female
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Jason D Scorse Posted 1:29 pm
12 Dec 2006
ok- lesbian cows?
J.S. teaches environmental economics and blogs at www.voicesofreason.info.
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Adamchik Posted 4:49 am
13 Dec 2006
Soy is not necessarily health food
Okay, these guys are nuts.
However, don't lose sight of the fact that soy is not necessarily health food:
http://www.mercola.com/article/soy/index.htm
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