"C. James Strutz" > wrote in message
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> "Nancy Young" > wrote in message

>> 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?
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> 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.

Okay, gotcha.

> Your issue with the expiration date implies that you are comparing it with
> dairy milk.

Without question, I don't deny it. This is like a foreign animal to me,
that's all. I'm just working through it.

> 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!

Okay, thanks for the heads up about the cooking thing. And I can't
deny I love chocolate milk! (smile)

nancy