Comments on: The Protein Problem: Eating Healthy While Making The Least Ecological Impact http://nutritionwonderland.com/2010/03/the-protein-problem-eating-healthy-while-making-the-least-ecological-impact-soy/ An in-depth guide to the world of nutrition Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:17:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 Nutrition Wonderlandhttp://nutritionwonderland.com/wp-content/themes/nw_theme/images/NW_Logo_v2.0_144x56px.jpghttp://nutritionwonderland.com400156Nutrition Wonderland is an in-depth guide to the world of nutrition. By: Morvern http://nutritionwonderland.com/2010/03/the-protein-problem-eating-healthy-while-making-the-least-ecological-impact-soy/comment-page-1/#comment-3092 Morvern Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:15:00 +0000 http://nutritionwonderland.com/?p=1286#comment-3092 ehm I can't understand why you say that soy beans cannot be eaten as they are: The fresh soy beans are a classic of japanese kitchen, where they are called edamame, Usually they are just boled and salted and served as an appetizer. Also dried soy beans can be found easily in any supermarkets ... have a look at wikipedia just to get an idea:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soybean ehm I can’t understand why you say that soy beans cannot be eaten as they are:
The fresh soy beans are a classic of japanese kitchen, where they are called edamame, Usually they are just boled and salted and served as an appetizer.
Also dried soy beans can be found easily in any supermarkets …
have a look at wikipedia just to get an idea:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soybean

]]> By: Lipo http://nutritionwonderland.com/2010/03/the-protein-problem-eating-healthy-while-making-the-least-ecological-impact-soy/comment-page-1/#comment-3056 Lipo Wed, 06 Jul 2011 03:23:00 +0000 http://nutritionwonderland.com/?p=1286#comment-3056 Diet play vital role in healthy life. First we have to consume foods/fruits which are nutritious and healthy like spinach , carrots , apples , orange, bitter guard etc. If we extract control over on eating food,then i am damn sure that we will never grabbed in any disease. <a>Lipo</a> Diet play vital role in healthy life. First we have to consume foods/fruits which are nutritious and healthy like spinach , carrots , apples , orange, bitter guard etc. If we extract control over on eating food,then i am damn sure that we will never grabbed in any disease.
Lipo

]]> By: Derica Spieker http://nutritionwonderland.com/2010/03/the-protein-problem-eating-healthy-while-making-the-least-ecological-impact-soy/comment-page-1/#comment-3025 Derica Spieker Thu, 14 Apr 2011 04:51:00 +0000 http://nutritionwonderland.com/?p=1286#comment-3025 If soy isn't available, are there any other alternatives? What's causing unhealthy bodies is overeating which can lead to diseases and more problems. Everything around us has its purpose. There's no doubt that veggies are good for our bodies. Natural and organic resources are the best medicines to some diseases, too. If soy isn’t available, are there any other alternatives? What’s causing unhealthy bodies is overeating which can lead to diseases and more problems. Everything around us has its purpose. There’s no doubt that veggies are good for our bodies. Natural and organic resources are the best medicines to some diseases, too.

]]> By: Marina http://nutritionwonderland.com/2010/03/the-protein-problem-eating-healthy-while-making-the-least-ecological-impact-soy/comment-page-1/#comment-2963 Marina Sun, 12 Sep 2010 23:26:00 +0000 http://nutritionwonderland.com/?p=1286#comment-2963 "When you take a one-sided approach to the non-meat option, you're essentially showing only a small part of the big picture, and reinforcing the idea that all vegetarians and vegans live on tofu." A good example of the strawman fallacy. “When you take a one-sided approach to the non-meat option, you’re essentially showing only a small part of the big picture, and reinforcing the idea that all vegetarians and vegans live on tofu.”

A good example of the strawman fallacy.

]]> By: Jamie Newman http://nutritionwonderland.com/2010/03/the-protein-problem-eating-healthy-while-making-the-least-ecological-impact-soy/comment-page-1/#comment-2054 Jamie Newman Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:55:20 +0000 http://nutritionwonderland.com/?p=1286#comment-2054 That last post should have read " . . . soy production in SOUTH AMERICA is . . . ". D'oh! That last post should have read ” . . . soy production in SOUTH AMERICA is . . . “. D’oh!

]]> By: Jamie Newman http://nutritionwonderland.com/2010/03/the-protein-problem-eating-healthy-while-making-the-least-ecological-impact-soy/comment-page-1/#comment-2948 Jamie Newman Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:55:00 +0000 http://nutritionwonderland.com/?p=1286#comment-2948 That last post should have read " . . . soy production in SOUTH AMERICA is . . . ". D'oh! That last post should have read ” . . . soy production in SOUTH AMERICA is . . . “. D’oh!

]]> By: Jamie Newman http://nutritionwonderland.com/2010/03/the-protein-problem-eating-healthy-while-making-the-least-ecological-impact-soy/comment-page-1/#comment-2053 Jamie Newman Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:53:35 +0000 http://nutritionwonderland.com/?p=1286#comment-2053 I think Lara Adler is quite right. There are a number of other misleading things about this story. Notably, while it's true that soy production in American is an environmental disaster, nearly all of the soy there is grown as chicken and cattle feed for export. See, e.g., http://www.feedingfactoryfarms.org/ It's not being made into tofu for us vegetarian hippies, and we're not significantly implicated in the destruction of the Amazon. I'd also note that unprocessed soybeans -- edamame -- are a terrifically healthful and tasty alternative to processed soy products. I think Lara Adler is quite right. There are a number of other misleading things about this story. Notably, while it’s true that soy production in American is an environmental disaster, nearly all of the soy there is grown as chicken and cattle feed for export. See, e.g., http://www.feedingfactoryfarms.org/ It’s not being made into tofu for us vegetarian hippies, and we’re not significantly implicated in the destruction of the Amazon.

I’d also note that unprocessed soybeans — edamame — are a terrifically healthful and tasty alternative to processed soy products.

]]> By: Jamie Newman http://nutritionwonderland.com/2010/03/the-protein-problem-eating-healthy-while-making-the-least-ecological-impact-soy/comment-page-1/#comment-2947 Jamie Newman Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:53:00 +0000 http://nutritionwonderland.com/?p=1286#comment-2947 I think Lara Adler is quite right. There are a number of other misleading things about this story. Notably, while it's true that soy production in American is an environmental disaster, nearly all of the soy there is grown as chicken and cattle feed for export. See, e.g., http://www.feedingfactoryfarms.org/ It's not being made into tofu for us vegetarian hippies, and we're not significantly implicated in the destruction of the Amazon. I'd also note that unprocessed soybeans -- edamame -- are a terrifically healthful and tasty alternative to processed soy products. I think Lara Adler is quite right. There are a number of other misleading things about this story. Notably, while it’s true that soy production in American is an environmental disaster, nearly all of the soy there is grown as chicken and cattle feed for export. See, e.g., http://www.feedingfactoryfarms.org/ It’s not being made into tofu for us vegetarian hippies, and we’re not significantly implicated in the destruction of the Amazon.

I’d also note that unprocessed soybeans — edamame — are a terrifically healthful and tasty alternative to processed soy products.

]]> By: Lara Adler http://nutritionwonderland.com/2010/03/the-protein-problem-eating-healthy-while-making-the-least-ecological-impact-soy/comment-page-1/#comment-2018 Lara Adler Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:26:32 +0000 http://nutritionwonderland.com/?p=1286#comment-2018 I love Nutrition Wonderland, and have seen some great articles on this site, but lately I've been seeing a decline in the objectiveness and completeness of the writing. While most of the points in this post are spot on (soy is a heavily polluted crop), you make the glaring assumption that if you're not eating meat, your only other option is soy. I personally have been vegan for over 17 years (with a fantastic bill of health), and I rarely eat soy, or soy products at all, probably not more than once a week in small portions. Protein is not an issue if you eat whole foods from varied sources. Quinoa is a complete protein, and is far healthier than both meat and tofu. Eating whole grains, beans, legumes will more than cover your protein needs so long as you're eating enough calories. Vegetarians who also eat eggs and dairy are assured more than adequate protein, again as long as they're eating enough calories. When you take a one-sided approach to the non-meat option, you're essentially showing only a small part of the big picture, and reinforcing the idea that all vegetarians and vegans live on tofu. I counsel people on healthy diets, including sustainable meat choices if they eat it, and actually discourage the consumption of soy beyond organic miso, tempeh, and soy sauce, and most of my clients are vegetarian or vegan! I think a more well-rounded post on alternatives to meat for protein would serve your readers better. I love Nutrition Wonderland, and have seen some great articles on this site, but lately I’ve been seeing a decline in the objectiveness and completeness of the writing. While most of the points in this post are spot on (soy is a heavily polluted crop), you make the glaring assumption that if you’re not eating meat, your only other option is soy. I personally have been vegan for over 17 years (with a fantastic bill of health), and I rarely eat soy, or soy products at all, probably not more than once a week in small portions.

Protein is not an issue if you eat whole foods from varied sources. Quinoa is a complete protein, and is far healthier than both meat and tofu. Eating whole grains, beans, legumes will more than cover your protein needs so long as you’re eating enough calories. Vegetarians who also eat eggs and dairy are assured more than adequate protein, again as long as they’re eating enough calories.

When you take a one-sided approach to the non-meat option, you’re essentially showing only a small part of the big picture, and reinforcing the idea that all vegetarians and vegans live on tofu. I counsel people on healthy diets, including sustainable meat choices if they eat it, and actually discourage the consumption of soy beyond organic miso, tempeh, and soy sauce, and most of my clients are vegetarian or vegan! I think a more well-rounded post on alternatives to meat for protein would serve your readers better.

]]> By: Lara Adler http://nutritionwonderland.com/2010/03/the-protein-problem-eating-healthy-while-making-the-least-ecological-impact-soy/comment-page-1/#comment-2946 Lara Adler Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:26:00 +0000 http://nutritionwonderland.com/?p=1286#comment-2946 I love Nutrition Wonderland, and have seen some great articles on this site, but lately I've been seeing a decline in the objectiveness and completeness of the writing. While most of the points in this post are spot on (soy is a heavily polluted crop), you make the glaring assumption that if you're not eating meat, your only other option is soy. I personally have been vegan for over 17 years (with a fantastic bill of health), and I rarely eat soy, or soy products at all, probably not more than once a week in small portions. Protein is not an issue if you eat whole foods from varied sources. Quinoa is a complete protein, and is far healthier than both meat and tofu. Eating whole grains, beans, legumes will more than cover your protein needs so long as you're eating enough calories. Vegetarians who also eat eggs and dairy are assured more than adequate protein, again as long as they're eating enough calories. When you take a one-sided approach to the non-meat option, you're essentially showing only a small part of the big picture, and reinforcing the idea that all vegetarians and vegans live on tofu. I counsel people on healthy diets, including sustainable meat choices if they eat it, and actually discourage the consumption of soy beyond organic miso, tempeh, and soy sauce, and most of my clients are vegetarian or vegan! I think a more well-rounded post on alternatives to meat for protein would serve your readers better. I love Nutrition Wonderland, and have seen some great articles on this site, but lately I’ve been seeing a decline in the objectiveness and completeness of the writing. While most of the points in this post are spot on (soy is a heavily polluted crop), you make the glaring assumption that if you’re not eating meat, your only other option is soy. I personally have been vegan for over 17 years (with a fantastic bill of health), and I rarely eat soy, or soy products at all, probably not more than once a week in small portions.

Protein is not an issue if you eat whole foods from varied sources. Quinoa is a complete protein, and is far healthier than both meat and tofu. Eating whole grains, beans, legumes will more than cover your protein needs so long as you’re eating enough calories. Vegetarians who also eat eggs and dairy are assured more than adequate protein, again as long as they’re eating enough calories.

When you take a one-sided approach to the non-meat option, you’re essentially showing only a small part of the big picture, and reinforcing the idea that all vegetarians and vegans live on tofu. I counsel people on healthy diets, including sustainable meat choices if they eat it, and actually discourage the consumption of soy beyond organic miso, tempeh, and soy sauce, and most of my clients are vegetarian or vegan! I think a more well-rounded post on alternatives to meat for protein would serve your readers better.

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