soy milk vs cows milk........?

Question

i am an avid cow milk drinker i grew up on a dairy farm...but my dr recently told me that milk may be one of the causes for my sinus issues.....(i get at least 5 sinus infections a winter) and i dont mind the taste of soy milk but my question is what are the benefits of soy milk over cows milk????

my dr told me that soy milk is a good substitute for milk during the cold season because reg. milk makes my sinuses worse.......im aware it is lactose free

Answer 1

i have had the exact same problem, sinus infections sure do suck... the headaches are the worst part.

i stopped eating all dairy and eggs too, about 2 years ago and ive gotta say it sure helped a lot.

i dont drink any milk at all.

i think soy milk is probably a lot better than cows milk, mainly because of the saturated fat content and the low digestability of the long chain acids in cows milk...

i dont really think any type of 'milk' is good for the human body. i think milk is a concentrated liquid and over consumption of anything can be dangerous...

regardless of what its made from its also still gooey... i no longer see most gooey things as food. avocado would be the closest thing. im not keen on getting sinus problems, so i stay clear of them.

i drink water and tea instead, which actually helps to keep the sinuses clear. if i have cereal i just have honey and hot water.

also, if you dont like soy milk there are other types, like almond, rice and oat. not sure if any of them will have that same effect though.

there are also doubts about the health of soy products over all, soy milk itself is a very proccessed food, just like cows milk products are, just in different ways. genetic modification and pesticide spraying are also issues with soy...

soy milk has phytoestrogens in it, which are compounds that mimic a human sex hormone... some researches say that over consumption of any estrogenic food, phyto or real, will significantly contribute to obesity... and also, hormone in-balance can lead to many problems like chronic period pain, endometriosis and eventually historactamies..

i dont see any point taking chances with any milks. the nutrients in them can be found in many other places (leafy greens, legumes, beans).

oh, and if you want to clear the infection you can chew wild raw purple garlic, its not pleasant but it gets the job done, and naturally without antibiotics too. peppermint tea has menthol in it as well, that helps, of course you cant have milk with it or you lose the therapeutic effect of the tea : )

Good Luck : )

Answer 2

Simple,

Soy is a great food, Soy milk is one way to obtain it and replace Cow Milk.

Cow milk is for calfs, would you drink rat milk? Cow milk is formulated to make a calf grow as a cow. I'm sure you don't want that.

There are many milk substitutes. Not only soy. You should read the nutrition information on a Cow milk carton and compare it to the Milk substitutes where you buy groceries. Look for a substitute that contains Calcium (25 o 33%) and Vitamin D.

You will really notice the difference when you do the switch.

I'm being a bit of a hipocrite since I still use cow milk in my diet, I just want to make a point. However I have reduced its use and I have definitely seen a marked improvement in my sinus/allergy problems.

Answer 3

Well, humans are not really supposed to drink cows' milk--or any other animal's milk. Milk is full of saturated fat, cholesterol, hormones, and antibiotics. Your family's farm may be different, but most milk these days comes from what amounts to industrial facilities where the cows are treated horribly. Animal milk is also plegm-producing, so you want to avoid dairy stuff when you have a cold.

Soy has phytoestrogens and is an excellent source of protein. Soy protein is superior to animal protein in that it's less acidic and less likely to strip calcium from your bones (so the dairy industry is lying about milk being a great source of calcium). If you are concerned about soy, you can mix soy and rice milk for drinking. I mainly use soy milk for cooking and baking.

There's also soy yogurt and soy ice cream if you really want to reduce dairy consumption.

Answer 4

Soya milk is fortified with all sorts of goodness usually. I find it tastes better then cows milk and have been drinking it for about 11 years (when I was younger I was told to lay off). I have to say, I wasn't a huge fan when I first had it, but it's gotten a lot better. There are quite a few arguments saying it's healthier because for some people it's easier to digest then milk. I'd like to say that's because it comes from an animal and is a weird thing to drink (breast milk, basically) but actually I think it's just similar to any other popular intolerance, and has built up over years of consumption. Plus, less cow and veal killin'! Woop woop ^_^ I've wondered off the point haven't I? Oh dear...

I found this link! They manage to keep to the point (they think they're so great...) http://www.soya.be/benefits-soy-milk.php

Answer 5

My dad also grew up on a dairy and he now drinks soy milk. I would say that if you don't mind the taste of soy milk go for it, it won't hurt you, and it might keep you from being miserable all winter. You could drink "real" milk during the summer if you wanted too. The number of calories per 1 cup serving in non-fat milk is 80, according to the soy milk from my fridge it's 30 calories from fat per 1 cup serving. Plus every nutrient you get from dairy is in either soy milk or some other common food. Hope this helps.

Answer 6

Grew up on cow's milk, raised my own kids on cow's milk, none of us have a problem with it. My partner however, is lactose intolerant and suffers from allergies and sinus and has soy milk for those reasons. I don't really like the taste or texture of soy, but I don't mind it in tea or coffee and the occasional recipe.

Answer 7

soy milk cows milk

Answer 8

I drink soy milk as well. Silk is a good brand, it's organic and it is sold in a lot of store. Walmart sells it's version of Silk but I have never tried it. It is cheaper. If you are going with soy get the unflavored because the chocolate or vanilla have a lot of sugar. It is and acquired taste (soy) and you may not like it at first (little sweet).
Cow's milk is fine especially if it is fresh and raw. The homogenization and pasteurization processes to something to it that makes it stick to your arterial walls (so I am told). Not like the fresh farm stuff.
Winter bothers my sinuses too. It makes them bleed because the type of heat I have (forced hot air) dries them out. Perhaps if this is your case you might want to add a vaporizer or humidifier. It might help you condition.

Answer 9

Well, cow milk is strongly linked to diseases such as breast and liver cancer.

Soy milk scares a lot of people because a lot of soy is genetically modified and, unless it's organic, is heavily sprayed with pesticides.

No other adult animal drinks milk and no other animal drinks the milk of another animal at all. It's just weird to drink milk. It's not even easy to digest. It has cholesterol. The case against milk is very, very strng.

If I need something creamy I will use almond or rice milk. Almond milk is very easy to make. Just grind raw almonds with some water in a blender until they're all ground up then strain through cheese cloth (you really have to squeeze to get all the "milk" out. I often add a touch of vanilla or carob powder with a bit of stevia to the blender before I blend and it makes it extra tasty.

Answer 10

Some of the longest living people on earth have made soy milk a part of their daily diet for centuries. The health benefits of soy milk are well documented throughout the world and are currently being studied by the FDA.

Soy milk contains powerful antioxidants that help fight disease and aging. They have been found to increase bone density and strengthen the immune system. Adequate soy protein has been proven to lower and stabilize cholesterol levels and can be effective in preventing heart disease.

Natural soy isoflavones have been proven to help menopausal symptoms for women, and soy promotes good prostate health for men.
::Rich in Protein::
Soy milk is rich in protein, and contains soluble fiber. In addition to being cholesterol-free, studies have shown that a diet including soymilk actually helps lower levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol, while leaving HDL (good) cholesterol unaffected!
Soy milk contains a host of helpful isoflavones, one of which is called genistein. Studies show that this valuable phytoestrogen actually suppresses the growth of cancer cells.