"Soy Milk Many folks view soy milk as a good alternative to dairy milk because it’s lactose free, it’s protein-rich, it’s cholesterol-free, and because it has heart-healthy omega-3s. But that doesn’t mean soy milk is all good news. First off, you’ve got all those popular flavored soy milks that are loaded with calories and fattening sugars. Then there’s a bigger potential problem with soy milk: GMO’s (genetically modified organisms). Within the US, most of the soy milk you see in the grocery store is non-organic and primarily from GMO crops. And unbeknownst to many, the long term effects of GMO foods on the body are yet to be determined. In addition, not too long ago soy got a lot of attention because of the possible link to breast cancer through natural plant chemicals called isoflavones. Since isoflavones bind to estrogen receptors, they can have similar effects to estrogen, thus potentially leading to or worsening breast cancer. Coconut Water I can totally understand why the world’s gone nuts for coconut water. But the boxed/canned coconut water in your supermarket is often vastly different from fresh coconut water. For one thing, compared to fresh coconut water, packaged coconut water can have up to twice the amount of sugar, and is also lacking in fiber. Also, what makes fresh coconut water so healthy is that it’s loaded with potassium, an electrolyte that’s key for rehydration. But interestingly enough, a study from ConsumerLab found that two very popular commercial coconut waters, O.N.E. Coconut Water and Vita Coco, didn’t deliver the amount of electrolytes promised on the label. And considering that those brands of coconut water aren’t cheap, I’d say it’s a bit of a rip off if you’re not getting what you pay for."
Posted on: Mon, 12 Aug 2013 15:36:22 +0000
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