"Nancy Young" > wrote in message
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> Okay, it's no secret, I'm a wuss about trying new foods. Yes, I am.
> I've come a long way, but you people talk about some scary stuff.
>
> So, I got some Silk milk (soy milk). The reason is that I don't
> tolerate milk very well (if you get my drift), but my sinuses suck and
> milk is mucus producing. Sorry if you're eating. I just have to lay
> off the milk.
>
> Well, you know the minute you can't have something, you just have
> to have it. Me, it was a bowl of cereal. I worked up the courage
> and poured some soy milk over some rice krispies. Not as bad as
> I expected. I can deal.
>
> Here's my question. Is soy milk mucus producing, too? And, what
> does it have to offer to compare to milk, nutrition wise? I imagine I
> could look that part up myself. It kinda creeps me out how far away
> the expiration date is, but that's me. A wimp. Any insights from you
> guys about soy milk?

They've fortified it to be essentially equivalent of dairy milk in terms of
calcium and B vitamins, but without the saturated fat, cholesterol, or
lactose. Plus, you get the benefits of soy protein and phytochemicals. Your
issue with the expiration date implies that you are comparing it with dairy
milk. It is not dairy milk, it has it's own properties - including taste.
It's fine in cereal but don't cook with it the way you'd cook with dairy
milk. And do try the chocolate flavored - no need to go back to dairy!