Some foods don't add B12 or aminos

Acaste

Hello...

Love the app. I am trying to cut way down on eating meat.

A couple of questions:

1) How much soy is recommended

2) I eat salmon. When I use the "Add Food" function and add the brand I use, the app doesn't add the B12 or show under any of the amino acids. Is there a reason for this?

I attached a photo that shows salmon contributing to my overall protein but none of the amino acids or the B12.

https://us.v-cdn.net/6030245/uploads/356/5KJLYW1XVXWC.jpg

Thanks!!

Susan_RD_101

@Acaste

To answer your first question, there is no agreed upon limit (or strong evidence that there should be a limit) for soy. As a nutrition professional, I would encourage you to include minimally processed soy (i.e. edamame, soy beans, tempeh, tofu) at least 1 x per day (standard amount is 150 g or 3/4 cup). Beans, lentils, and chickpeas should also be included at least 1-2x per day in similar portions to replace animal protein.

Kind regards,

Susan_RD_101

@Acaste

Oops! Forgot to answer part 2 - haha!

The reason that information isn't showing up is because you used a brand name of salmon and the label doesn't have a complete nutrient profile. I recommend using a generic salmon to ensure you account for all nutrients.

Kind regards,

bracconiere

a lot of store branded entries don't have that info. try looking for something generic for cooked salmon, or raw if you cook it yourself.

Acaste

I'll try that! Thank you!!

Acaste

@Susan_RD_101

Thank you for the soy response!!

Any insight on the amino acids or B12?

Thanks again!!

Acaste

@Susan_RD_101

No worries!! Lol

THANK YOU!!