Guest guest Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 Cyndi wrote: >> "We have already seen that both fats and cab=rbs can be devitalized by processing and refining. The same can be said of proteins. isolated protein powders made from soy, whey, casein, and egg whites are currently popular as basic ingredients in diet beverages and many so-called health food products. These protein isolates are usually obtained by a high-temperature process that over-denatures the proteins to such an extent that they become virtually useless while increasing nitrates and other carcinogens. Protein powders are often consumed as part of a lowfat diet and can thereby lead to depletion of vitamin A and D reserves. Soy protein isolates are high in mineral-blocking phytates, thyroid depressing phytoestrogens and potent enzyme inhibitors that depress growth ans cause cancer. Cyndi! Thanks for the valuable info! Refined soy I already assumed to be a waste, but I used to use a lot of powdered milk and powdered whey protein drinks and never stopped to think of how the refinement process altered it. Duh! <slaps self upside head> I should have realized... >> I had a few problems with the article, but I thought the info on the nutritional value of the veggies was very valuable. Most people dismiss vegetables as the expendable part of a daily diet, so putting the nutritional info out there helps ME to be motivated to eat a wide variety of veggies! Agreed! I can't imagine not eating lots of fresh veggies and fruits everyday. Veggies are filling and taste so good, and like you, fruit satisfies my sweet tooth. I would be lost without them... >> Leftover roasted veggies make a great sandwich with a fresh sauce I make out of mayo, sour cream, or buttermilk, lemon juice, and herbs, especially with sourdough bread. Roasted veggie sandwiches??? Now you're talking, LOL! >> Organic veggies that have composted manure added to the soil as fertilizer have many of those depleted minerals added back in. Manure rules! LOL. Rock on, sista! >> Anyway! I would have to say that it is possible that it WAS the meat that caused your grandmothers osteoporosis IF she wasn't eating grass fed meat. It IS proven that traditional grain fed meat is unhealthy. I know we've talked about this before-cattle fed grains acidifies their meat, which in turn acidifies our blood when we eat it. Then our bodies use calcium to compensate for this and to bring our bodies back into balance. Yep, she ate the typical SAD with "toxic" grain fed, hormone and anti-biotic filled meat, cheeses, butter and cream. I doubt she ever ate anything organic in her life. >> Grains have their place, as long as they are the proper grains and are prepared properly. NT has a lot of info on grains and recipes too that I'd like to try. For me, in a lot of moderation. Me too! I eat less grains than probably anything else in my diet, and I often substitute legumes or beans...sometimes more veggies. Barbara wrote: >> Remember the Shirataki noodles I was talking about some time ago? I eat them maybe once a month and they are made of tofu. Once in a while is OK to eat ANYTHING, even health damaging foods. Hey...I love those noodles! They are very diabetic friendly. Well, I'm down to once or twice a month for soy products anyway, so I'm probably doing pretty well all things considered. I still buy a lot of soy products for my son, who is a vegetarian, but I will try to wean him away and encourage him to use seitan instead of TVP and other processed soy products. >> Talking about your grandmother, well, I'm not that convinced that her meat consumption did her in. She was 90+???? Well, don't we have to die of something? Perhaps not, and we will never know for sure, but it was the only risk factor she had in her life. More importantly was the type of animal protein she consumed. See above! By the way...your "Creation" forward was HILARIOUS! --Celia-- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 Yes! I love those noodles too I eat them with eggs for breakfast. Glad you liked the "Creation"....I'm still laughing when I think of it....LOLOL Barbara Hey...I love those noodles! They are very diabetic friendly. Well, I'm down to once or twice a month for soy products anyway, so I'm probably doing pretty well all things considered. I still buy a lot of soy products for my son, who is a vegetarian, but I will try to wean him away and encourage him to use seitan instead of TVP and other processed soy products. By the way...your "Creation" forward was HILARIOUS! --Celia-- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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