luv n' life ... Soy continued

Lactose Intolerance was the dividing factor in my life between youth and adulthood. I could no longer enjoy a tall glass of milk with ice, that's how I like it. A bowl of cereal with cow's milk was out of the question. You would find me bent over in tremendous pain.
Alas, soy came along and gave me my snacks back. If you are not familiar with soy milk, and you are lactose intolerant take heed. Now that I know there is no better way to enjoy my morning bowl of cranberry + flakes cereal, a tall glass of vanilla soy on ice, french toast with soy in the mix, I also add panko bread crumbs to the bread for a crunchy delicious treat. Soy has protein, fiber, iron, and naturally occurring ala omega-3 fatty acids. 
Soy has truly gave me my youth back and that is just the tip of the iceberg...Soy can go from making us healthier to providing us with romantic candle light.

In life we sometimes settle for what is handed to us. Following family traditions or what our parents have steered us towards. Our true life calling may take years, even decades before we get to the bottom line of why we are here. In the mean time caring for our spiritual, intellectual, and physical health should be our number one priority.

These times in which we live offer us a plethora of ways to maintain health and beauty but, it is up to us as individuals to make the right choices towards our personal zen. Filling our bodies with things that are alive and filling our minds with positivity will enhance our lives and set us on a fulfilling life path. Let's start by inspecting our  diets. Reaching 40 years old has marked a changing point in the way I am able to digest and enjoy food. In my search for alternatives to traditional foods, that have brought diabetes, high cholesterol, and cancer amongst other  diseases into my family and circle of friends. I  have discovered the blessings of soy, and I must share it's benefits with you. The USDA has confirmed that soy helps to reduce the risk of heart attack, reduces the risk of colon cancer, prostate and breast cancer. It also contains high levels of calcium which in turn can help with osteoporosis. For women like myself it has the added benefit of diminishing the dreaded symptoms of menopause! Who knew!  Not to mention the fact that soy has no cholesterol.
Stay tuned as I will be adding new new facts about the subject of soy, vegetables, fruits, grains, lifestyle changes, nutritional supplements, mental exercises and many other ways to enhance your quality of life in the days, weeks, and months to follow.