I found ironic was Bigelow’s Lemon Ginger tea labeled as a probiotic has soy lecithin. I used to be fine so wonder if I’ve built up a sensitivity. Is oat milk or almond milk better for you? Does bread have that much of an affect also? I did go gluten free it wrked not because I’m gluten intolerant (protein in the flour) but most of those products are also soy free. Oatly makes a super-simple and delicious oat milk that’s only got a few ingredients. Hi Carol. Soy has taken on the role that corn did in the 60s, 70s and 80s. I have also felt weirdly depressed just since eating it. Wow, that is excellent! also I find that INULIN IN FIBER ONE BARS, most CEREALS are toxic as well as CALCIUM CARBONATE…..HUGE OFFENDER! These health concerns, along with an increase in the popularity of plant-based diets, have caused an increase in demand for these alternatives. Oat milk is made by soaking oatmeal in water, then filtering off the solid materials. Is oat milk expensive? Tocopherol can be made from soy, wheat, cotton and maize/corn. Merri-An Bastin 17 December, 2014, 4:30 am Reply. Thanks for letting us know. I also have a rash on my back, hives, a runny nose, itchy mouth, shortness of breath, and palpitations if I have only a teaspoon of butter. Get help when you need it! Yes, in addition to being the best-tasting oat milk out there, Oatly also provides the most vitamin D: 20% of your recommended daily intake per serving. I’m finding it harder and harder to eat foods for I have similar complications with lactose as well. Soy sauce is of course de rigueur for many dishes. Dairy milk tastes sweet, but it’s because of the lactose, which is a form of sugar which is digested slowly and thus does not contribute to the spikes in blood sugar that are related to obesity, type two diabetes, and other problems associated with a high intake of simple carbohydrates. And haven’t had a problem yet. I can still get away with small amounts of tofu or soy sausage. Being a vegan for over 8 years and living in the UK I’ve mostly based my diet around soy products (soy burgers, soy sausages, soy milk & yogurts, soy cheese…) and I’ve just been doing a bit of a research after suffering from IBS and bloated stomach and constant diarrhea so I’m so glad I’ve found this page now. Proceed with caution. This may be helpful to other vegetarians like me who have become intolerant to soy – I lived on tofu and fake sausage for years, and was apparently too dense to make the connection to my gastric problems, until I had a bout where I couldn’t digest brown rice either. So tonight I decided to try half formula half lactose free milk in a bottle so we’ll see how he does tomorrow! In certain recipes, it might taste sweeter than some other non-dairy milk like almond milk or coconut milk. But I don’t want to give up eating tofu! Most people, however, specifically enjoy oat milk because it does not require any added sugar to have a sweet taste to it, unlike non-dairy milk from almonds or flax. This is destroying my life as I can’t go out now nor take my child to school. I recently turned vegatarian and ate a lot of soy protein and tofu with soy my stomach hurts a lot and cramps for days.. heather 25 October, 2016, 1:48 pm Reply. I thought i was OK with it but I’m wondering if it’s the cause of my horrible cramping and stomach pain. TOFU IS SOY CURD. A year ago I started having “tummy trouble” wich turned into what I call “rumble in the jungle”. Elmhurst Milked Oats has an incredibly simple ingredients list, but it also has a few shortcomings. My friend, who is a post-doc in food science, however, is doubtful wether the soy lecithin could cause digestive problems since lecithin in general is something mamals do actually need in order to process fats. I live in Los Angeles, and there are quite a few vegan restaurants and vegan items on regular menus out here. I had such great results I have to sing their praises. Earlier this week the same thing occurred. You sound like you have an intolerance not an allergy , Verity 1 November, 2017, 4:42 am Reply, There are two types of allergic reaction – IgE and non-IgE. In 2019, Starbucks added vegan oat milk to its menu in a few cities including New York City, Seattle, San Francisco, and Chicago. I have the same problem with dairy though not as severe. When analyzing oat milk products, we first analyzed the purity of the ingredients. What can oat milk be used for? 95% of protein bars contains these offenders. I talk abou that some on the page. I realised the connection – Each time I ate a meal replacement bar, and within minutes was ill. There should not be very many instances in which you would need to substitute at a ratio different than the amount of dairy milk that the recipe requires. Oat milk is one of a number of popular non-dairy substitutes, and in its natural form, it has a solid protein content and is low in sugar as well. Best oat milk for adding sweetness to recipes: Pacific Foods Organic Oat. He has autism and sleeps poorly, is hyper, and has eczema. :( I’m praying that this pain will go away when it clears out of my system. They still dont label correctly. Shawn 3 February, 2013, 12:30 pm Reply, Thanks for sharing your story Kate! For me, its the form that it comes in. Am I glad I did!!! Maybe that’s why you’re body is reacting that way. I’m here to tell you!! Hi how did your ibs go away? But this really gave me trouble. – Shawn. Had I continued to eat it I would have gotten itchy rash like bumps (pin prick sized) on my face (moving down my neck), hands (going up my arms) with a high fever. The consistency of the milk might thicken, but it’s perfectly safe to consume while heated. Avoiding soy can be difficult though, since it’s in so many foods. I was being made to feel like i was over exaggerating my symptoms and after countless visits to the doctors, I had no answers!! I was recently tested for soy allergy and that came back negative. As far as soy, an awful lot of people have trouble with it. Others eat soy with no problems?? Fermented tofu is something else, you can buy in Asian groceries. What are the health benefits of oat milk? Just found your site toady after realizing that soy may be my problem. I can never figure out what it is but have wondered if its soybean oil or sesame oil. Again, thanks so much for your help. I love my food and every now and then i was getting the bloated pregnancy look with horrendous cramps that made me feel nauseous, terrible wind and grumbling sounds from my tummy/stomach (wherever it’s coming from) and lower back pain. I have been eating soy free from that point on which is difficult due to the fact soy is in almost EVERYTHING! I blew up like a balloon! Other people have to cut out soy all together to get relief from soy sensitivity symptoms. You have a few different types of oats to choose from. I ws pretty happy before that. I am better now that the food has been passed mostly. Best oat milk for kids: Oatly Oat Milk Original. Particularly if the have true allergies to it. I am in my late twenties. The trouble is that soy has been in most baby formulas for so long that people rarely question it. Thank you. Anyway, do you think that could be it? Oat milk contains the most sugars per serving of all the non-dairy milk because it’s made from a carbohydrate, oats, as opposed to a nut like almond milk. I have been eating milk and soy without problems until last year/last fall. Some other brands add cane sugar or rice syrup, but Oatly is our recommendation for kids because it provides a great taste, vital nutrients, and doesn’t have to use sweeteners to do it. I know that I react to (cow) milk and soy products and thus avoid them as good as I can. Rise Brewing Company Oat Milk Latte is a cold-brew nitro latte that uses oat milk as one of its primary ingredients. Soy lecithin (or E 322) is the most commonly used lecithin and I therefore assume that over the day we do take in much more than we would need – also considering that the body can also take lecithins out of foods by itself. I am not associated with them so this is not an advertisement. Only one person has mentioned fatigue, so I’m wondering if it is a normal symptom. What a shame, I really liked those soy nuts but will never eat them again and I’ll be aware of ingesting any food with a large amount of soy in it. It’s made by soaking oats in water, and then blending and straining them which results in a thicker texture. Its great taste makes it our favorite for adding to protein shakes and protein-based smoothies. Kelli Smith 18 July, 2017, 11:50 pm Reply. I would like to find out. I may have another puzzle piece, so I’m getting back to you: I spend last night cramping and wimmering on the toilet. Shawn 11 February, 2017, 1:12 pm Reply. Oat milk is made from strained oats, and a lot of the nutrients contained in the oats don’t make it into the mixture. Is oatmeal keto-friendly? Often running nose and very watery eyes (like crying) are part of it too. I eat sushi all the time and avoid soy because I pooped “sand” the last time. Thank you so much for this information. If you have a soy sensitivity, your body has trouble breaking down the proteins and sugars in soy. Oatly has a real winner with their creamy oat milk, which serves as a fantastic replacement for single cream for people who can’t eat dairy. This sounds like a hoax. I have had quite some stress last fall when the symtomps intensified. Oat milk, in moderation, can be, however, since it contains significantly fewer carbohydrates. Some people that come here NEVER find all their IBS trigger foods. No, oat milk doesn’t taste like oatmeal. Every pill medication and vitamin has one or the other. I have no problem drinking shakes with whey protein. Thanks for this info. Jamie lee Yard 3 October, 2017, 6:52 pm Reply, There is a difference between a food allergy and food intolerance. It was so hard to figure it all out, there’s no way we would have been able to without your help. I think some people can have other symptoms with a soy issue. That includes non-lean meats (sausage, hot dogs) and anything fried or greasy. I submitted a reply earlier, but I’m not seeing the post, regarding soy intolerance brought on by using melatonin w/ soybean oil for two weeks. Seems like they stick soy in everything! I have intense sweating when I eat soy.