Soy Allergy

[Anne Downs]

Most restaurants use cooking oils that contain soy. Lactaid Milk, while not labelled as containing soy, actually does--I contacted the company and found out. There are so many sources that hide it such as "natural flavors", stabilizers, etc. I'm wondering how others are communicating this to chefs. The list is too cumbersome to expect them to read (in addition to all the hidden gluten sources). So far, I have only found one restaurant nearby (Pacific Grove, CA) that works for me. It is "The Passionfish" and the chef's wife has food allergies so he is well-educated in the problems. (It's also an excellent restaurant.)

Any advice from soy sufferers? Thanks, Anne

[lovegrov]

I know some people have soy allergies but where did you get the information that 50 percent of people with celiac have it? I've never seen that before. Seems high.

richard

[KaitiUSA]

Yes 50% does seem really high. Do you mind sharing where you found this figure?

[Anne Downs]

Dr. Kenneth Fine who specializes in Celiac care and who has a laboratory in Dallas that uses a stool test for gluten allergy estimated 50% of Celiacs have soy allergies.

I have read various accounts that soy allergies are increasing dramatically with so much more being added to the food & cosmetics. Also, an increasing number of women in menopause are developing soy allergies as they are eating so much more in an attempt to alleviate their hot flashes, etc.