Tips
for Managing a Soy
Allergy
Soybeans have become a major
part of processed food products in
the United States. Avoiding products
made with soybeans can be
difficult. Soybeans alone are not a major
food in the diet but, because
they're in so many products,
eliminating all those foods can
result in an unbalanced diet.
Consult with a dietitian to help you
plan for proper nutrition.
Does peanut allergy increase sensitivity to soy?
Keep in Mind
- Soybeans and soy products are found in baked goods, canned tuna, cereals, crackers, infant formulas, sauces, and soups.
- At least one brand of peanut butter lists soy on the label.
- Studies show that most soy-allergic individuals may safely eat soybean oil (not cold pressed, expeller pressed, or extruded oil). If you are allergic to soy, ask your doctor whether or not you should avoid soy oil.
Soy-Free Recipe
Stir-Fried Orange Beef
1 tsp. cornstarch
1 cup orange juice
1 to 1 1/2 lbs. trimmed beef,
thinly sliced
1 to 2 T. of oil
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. crushed red
pepper flakes
1 clove minced garlic
1 T. grated fresh
gingerroot
1/4 cup green onion, thinly
sliced
1/4 cup bell pepper, thinly
sliced
In small bowl, combine
cornstarch and orange juice. Set
aside. In wok, add beef, oil, and
red pepper flakes. Stir-fry over
high heat until beef is browned.
Remove beef with slotted spoon. Set
aside. Add garlic, gingerroot,
onion, and bell pepper to oil
remaining in the wok. Stir-fry 2
minutes. Add cornstarch/orange juice
mixture. Simmer until thickened. Add
beef and toss with sauce. Can be
served over noodles or rice.
Resources Available from
FAAN
The following are some helpful resources that may be ordered online or by calling FAAN at (800) 929-4040.
How
to Read a Label for an Soy-Free
Diet
Food Allergy News Cookbook
Understanding Food Labels & Cross Contact
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