Digest Number 2518

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This is the best dressing that I have tried.Got it off this site one day .

Make dressing with just the 1/4 c balsamic vinegar,2 tsp. Dijon mustard and 4 strawberries as I did not have the other ingrediants.WOW!!!! So tasty.All is very low fat

Have a great day ,

Janie in sunny Tampa Fl

 

Balsamic Dressing

From Susan Powter's Recipes

3/4 c water1/4 c balsamic vinegar3 tsp. Capers2 tsp. Dijon mustard1-1/2 tsp. Dried basil1 Tbsp. Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Combine the ingredients. Adjust vinegar to taste, since it has a strong flavor. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator.

Makes 1 cup

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2/20/2010 8:18:43 AM

 

Digest Number 2518

 

 

Fatfree Vegan Recipes

 

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1a. Re: Goddess dressing (was: Urgent: Changes to Fatfreevegan.com) Sue in NJ

1b. Re: Goddess dressing (was: Urgent: Changes to Fatfreevegan.com) Mary E. Cotter

1c. Re: Goddess dressing (was: Urgent: Changes to Fatfreevegan.com) Katts Smith

1d. Re: Goddess dressing (was: Urgent: Changes to Fatfreevegan.com) Alice Leonard

1e. Re: Goddess dressing (was: Urgent: Changes to Fatfreevegan.com) Katts Smith

1f. Re: Goddess dressing (was: Urgent: Changes to Fatfreevegan.com) Katts Smith

 

2a. BPA warning in the canned products we purchase (beans, tomatoes, etc Tom Fronczak, LICSW

2b. Canker Sores - New Vegetarian Sally Myers

2c. Re: Canker Sores - New Vegetarian Tiffany wheatley

2d. Re: Canker Sores - New Vegetarian Maynard S. Clark

 

3a. MSG in Braggs Tom Fronczak, LICSW

3b. Re: MSG in Braggs Heidi Crawford

 

4a. Crock pot beans Anna

4b. Re: Crock pot beans Debbie

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1a.

Re: Goddess dressing (was: Urgent: Changes to Fatfreevegan.com)

Posted by: "Sue in NJ" sue_in_nj sue_in_nj

Fri Feb 19, 2010 6:34 am (PST)

>I have a question. I checked the FF vegan website for a creamy saladdressing. I see some use low fat tofu. I am confused. Is that o.k. touse on a fat free diet?The food plan is no *added* fat. Remember, a lot of healthy foods, likeoats and many beans, even some veggies, have natural fat.As for low fat tofu, even Mary McDougall uses it in many of her recipes.>Being new I want to get things right and not have to re-learn, or findsomething I really like and not be able to use it.Are you following a particular food plan, like Eat to Live or one of theMcDougall ones, or just making changes to eat healthier on your own?Even Dr. McDougall has been known to say "Progress, not perfection,"from time to time. :)Sue in NJ

 

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Re: Goddess dressing (was: Urgent: Changes to Fatfreevegan.com)

Posted by: "Mary E. Cotter" mec mcotter64

Fri Feb 19, 2010 10:23 am (PST)

On Fri, 19 Feb 2010, Sue in NJ wrote:>> I have a question. I checked the FF vegan website for a creamy salad> dressing. I see some use low fat tofu. I am confused. Is that o.k. to> use on a fat free diet?>> The food plan is no *added* fat. Remember, a lot of healthy foods, like> oats and many beans, even some veggies, have natural fat.Hi Sue,But oats, beans, and veggies are all whole foods. Tofu is not. Tofu is a processed food, and even low fat tofu is almost 30% fat (regular tofu is around 50% fat, IIRR).I always have the same question when ostensibly "fat-free" recipes call for a processed food like tofu, that has such a high percentage of fat. Maybe I am being too literal, but to me, "fat-free" means no fat other than what the food itself (in this case soybeans) has.Once you process the soybeans into tofu, you are concentrating the fat, while removing the fiber -- exactly the problem with so many processsed foods.> As for low fat tofu, even Mary McDougall uses it in many of her recipes.>But does she call these recipes "fat-free"? If so, then I guess I just have a different understanding of "fat-free".....-Mary

 

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Re: Goddess dressing (was: Urgent: Changes to Fatfreevegan.com)

Posted by: "Katts Smith" kattssmith kattssmith

Fri Feb 19, 2010 11:01 am (PST)

Thanks for the info. Keeping that all in mind about no fat, is there a way to make a creamy ranch dressing without any fat?--- On Fri, 2/19/10, Mary E. Cotter <mec wrote:Mary E. Cotter <mecRe: Goddess dressing (was: Urgent: Changes to Fatfreevegan.com) Date: Friday, February 19, 2010, 5:46 PM On Fri, 19 Feb 2010, Sue in NJ wrote:>> I have a question. I checked the FF vegan website for a creamy salad> dressing. I see some use low fat tofu. I am confused. Is that o.k. to> use on a fat free diet?>> The food plan is no *added* fat. Remember, a lot of healthy foods, like> oats and many beans, even some veggies, have natural fat.Hi Sue,But oats, beans, and veggies are all whole foods. Tofu is not. Tofu is a processed food, and even low fat tofu is almost 30% fat (regular tofu is around 50% fat, IIRR).I always have the same question when ostensibly "fat-free" recipes call for a processed food like tofu, that has such a high percentage of fat. Maybe I am being too literal, but to me, "fat-free" means no fat other than what the food itself (in this case soybeans) has.Once you process the soybeans into tofu, you are concentrating the fat, while removing the fiber -- exactly the problem with so many processsed foods.> As for low fat tofu, even Mary McDougall uses it in many of her recipes.>But does she call these recipes "fat-free"? If so, then I guess I just have a different understanding of "fat-free".. ...-Mary

 

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Re: Goddess dressing (was: Urgent: Changes to Fatfreevegan.com)

Posted by: "Alice Leonard" alice

Fri Feb 19, 2010 11:05 am (PST)

I don't actually know what ranch dressing is (not something we eat in New Zealand) but you can use pureed white beans or sweeet potato to make creamy sauce - the starch provides the creaminess.On 20/02/2010, at 8:01 AM, Katts Smith wrote:> Thanks for the info. Keeping that all in mind about no fat, is > there a way to make a creamy ranch dressing without any fat?>

 

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Re: Goddess dressing (was: Urgent: Changes to Fatfreevegan.com)

Posted by: "Katts Smith" kattssmith kattssmith

Fri Feb 19, 2010 11:23 am (PST)

White beans, that sounds interesting. I am going to try that. Ranch dressing is usually a butter milk base with different spices. It is a thick creamy white salad dressing. Hidden Valley is the best brand, althought Kraft has one as well. You can also buy the dry package mix and make your own fresh--- On Fri, 2/19/10, Alice Leonard <alice (AT) angelfood (DOT) co.nz> wrote:Alice Leonard <alice (AT) angelfood (DOT) co.nz>Re: Goddess dressing (was: Urgent: Changes to Fatfreevegan.com) Date: Friday, February 19, 2010, 7:03 PM I don't actually know what ranch dressing is (not something we eat in New Zealand) but you can use pureed white beans or sweeet potato to make creamy sauce - the starch provides the creaminess.On 20/02/2010, at 8:01 AM, Katts Smith wrote:Thanks for the info. Keeping that all in mind about no fat, is there a way to make a creamy ranch dressing without any fat?

 

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Re: Goddess dressing (was: Urgent: Changes to Fatfreevegan.com)

Posted by: "Katts Smith" kattssmith kattssmith

Fri Feb 19, 2010 12:04 pm (PST)

Just tiring to eat better, cut out fat and look for better ways to make the food I already eat . I have tried a lot of "diets". I can not seem to stick to any. I feel consumed with weighting, counting points or calories, I get obsessed with the food I ate, can eat, or have to eat and guilty if I eat the wrong things. My hope is that this way my work better for me. I hope so anyway. --- On Fri, 2/19/10, Sue in NJ <sue_in_nj (AT) prodigy (DOT) et> wrote:Sue in NJ <sue_in_nj (AT) prodigy (DOT) net>Re: Goddess dressing (was: Urgent: Changes to Fatfreevegan.com) Date: Friday, February 19, 2010, 2:31 PM >I have a question. I checked the FF vegan website for a creamy saladdressing. I see some use low fat tofu. I am confused. Is that o.k. touse on a fat free diet?The food plan is no *added* fat. Remember, a lot of healthy foods, likeoats and many beans, even some veggies, have natural fat.As for low fat tofu, even Mary McDougall uses it in many of her recipes.>Being new I want to get things right and not have to re-learn, or findsomething I really like and not be able to use it.Are you following a particular food plan, like Eat to Live or one of theMcDougall ones, or just making changes to eat healthier on your own?Even Dr. McDougall has been known to say "Progress, not perfection,"from time to time. :)Sue in NJ

 

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2a.

BPA warning in the canned products we purchase (beans, tomatoes, etc

Posted by: "Tom Fronczak, LICSW" TJFronczak euromixer

Fri Feb 19, 2010 12:14 pm (PST)

Note the following article about the FDAs recent turnabout in their stance on BPA. Also note that the only manufacturer that offers BPA free cans is Eden Foods.FDA Issues Warning About BPA Exposure(CBS) The Food and Drug Administration is encouraging families to limit their children's exposure to a chemical found in thousands of household products. CBS News correspondent Kelly Wallace reports that, for years, concerned mothers, environmental groups and some scientists have been warning that Bisphenol A, commonly known as BPA, is unsafe, and can lead to cancers, diabetes and other diseases. Now, in a shift in the agency's position, the FDA is saying the chemical is of "some concern." However, as CBS News found out, limiting your exposure to it isn't easy. The FDA announced, on the basis of new studies that can test for "subtle effects" that, while BPA is still considered safe, it now has "some concern" about the potential effects of the chemical - especially on the "brain behavior and prostate glands in fetuses, infants and young children." The American Chemistry Council, a product advocacy group, says BPA is safe. The council's Lisa Harrison told CBS News, "What's important to remember is the FDA indicated that the BPA has not been proven harmful to children or adults. And that if they believed it was unsafe, they would've issued stronger regulations." In a non-scientific "Early Show" experiment, Wallace ate a sandwich made from canned tuna, which consumer groups have found to contain BPA. Shortly afterwards, she had her blood drawn. For the next two days, Wallace tried to live a BPA-free life, during which she tried to avoid all foods in cans or plastic containers. Then she had her blood drawn again. Her serum samples were shipped to the lab of University of Missouri professor Fred Vom Saal. Vom Saal told Wallace, "The first set of blood that you gave us had high levels of Bisphenol A in it. It's over five times higher than what we find on average in women in the United States." However, after her BPA-free diet, Vom Saal said her levels were much lower than average. Wallace asked, "How convinced are you that elevated levels of BPA in people's bodies can lead to cancers, heart disease, obesity and early puberty?" He replied, "I and other colleagues of mine at an NIH (National Institutes of Health) meeting said, with a very high level of confidence, we think Bisphenol A is a threat to human health." Wallace added on "The Early Show" it's hard to avoid BPA because, currently, manufacturers aren't required to label products containing the chemical. However, you can reduce your BPA intake, Wallace said, by limiting your use of canned food. Also, baby bottle manufacturers only make bottles that are BPA-free. In addition, if plastic containers have the number three or seven on the bottom, it means it does contain BPA. Some recycled pizza boxes, also, contain BPA. But Wallace said you can still enjoy your pizza: "Everything is relative if eaten in moderation."

 

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Canker Sores - New Vegetarian

Posted by: "Sally Myers" raytownsal2 raytownsal2

Fri Feb 19, 2010 3:50 pm (PST)

I became a vegetarian January 1. So far so good, but lately I have developed a couple of horrible canker sores that are not going away! Is that because of a lack of some nutrient that I am getting, or maybe too much fruit and vegetables? Anyone else have problems with this after becoming a vegetarian? Thanks! - Sally

 

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Re: Canker Sores - New Vegetarian

Posted by: "Tiffany wheatley" tiffany22mt tiffany22mt

Fri Feb 19, 2010 4:35 pm (PST)

Sally,I too had the same problem. I saw the doc about it and she said it could be caused from Iron, B-12, Folic Acid, or Zinc. They did a blood test, and mine come out to be B-12 deficient. Although I was taking a daily B-12 supplement. They upped the amount and I haven't had trouble since. This all happened in Dec. Tiffany ________________________________Sally Myers <raytownsal2 > Sent: Fri, February 19, 2010 2:20:24 PM Canker Sores - New VegetarianI became a vegetarian January 1. So far so good, but lately I have developed a couple of horrible canker sores that are not going away! Is that because of a lack of some nutrient that I am getting, or maybe too much fruit and vegetables? Anyone else have problems with this after becoming a vegetarian? Thanks! - Sally

 

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Re: Canker Sores - New Vegetarian

Posted by: "Maynard S. Clark" Maynard.Clark maynardsclark

Fri Feb 19, 2010 7:52 pm (PST)

What others have said is true, but ARE you eating lots of fruit and notbrushing your teeth 3 times/day?On Fri, Feb 19, 2010 at 6:20 PM, Sally Myers <raytownsal2 > wrote:>>> I became a vegetarian January 1. So far so good, but lately I have> developed a couple of horrible canker sores that are not going away! Is> that because of a lack of some nutrient that I am getting, or maybe too much> fruit and vegetables? Anyone else have problems with this after becoming a> vegetarian? Thanks! - Sally>> >

 

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3a.

MSG in Braggs

Posted by: "Tom Fronczak, LICSW" TJFronczak euromixer

Fri Feb 19, 2010 2:03 pm (PST)

Just called Braggs. (www.bragg.com) at (800) 446.1990Turns out there is MSG in the product but only in trace amounts.They DO NOT add MSG to the product. There is naturally occuring MSG that is in the product (same as there is in tomato sauce, tomatoes and mushrooms). It is a naturally occuring byproduct I was told my the rep from Braggs. It is only a trace amount and negligible.

 

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Re: MSG in Braggs

Posted by: "Heidi Crawford" heidicrawford hippigirl.geo

Fri Feb 19, 2010 2:59 pm (PST)

They may say it is a trace amount and negligible, but being someone whoreacts to it, cutting it out of my diet made a huge difference in how I wasfeeling. It is definitely enough to have a reaction to. While it is notMSG directly added and is a byproduct of how they make it, it is still verymuch MSG, and is not in all tomato sauce, tomatoes and mushrooms.On Fri, Feb 19, 2010 at 5:03 PM, Tom Fronczak, LICSW <TJFronczak (AT) aol (DOT) com>wrote:>>> Just called Braggs. (www.bragg.com) at (800) 446.1990> *> *> *Turns out there is MSG in the product but only in trace amounts.*> *They DO NOT add MSG to the product. There is naturally occuring MSG that> is in the product (same as there is in tomato sauce, tomatoes and> mushrooms). It is a naturally occuring byproduct I was told my the rep from> Braggs. It is only a trace amount and negligible.*>> >

 

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Crock pot beans

Posted by: "Anna" annab9 koleandangeliasmom

Fri Feb 19, 2010 5:42 pm (PST)

Hi, I finally just got a crock pot, I never had one before so I don't know anything about it. I was wondering if anyone had a bean recipe, like a bean and veggie or something like that where I could just add dry beans into it without having to cook them first. Or, am I going to have to cook them first before I put them in a recipe? I was just hoping to save time. Thanks for any help!~Anna

 

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Re: Crock pot beans

Posted by: "Debbie" debbie dcowherd

Fri Feb 19, 2010 8:57 pm (PST)

I made this recipe a couple of weeks ago and really liked it:Slow Cooker Bunch of BeansSoup<http://healthyslowcooking.wordpress.com/2010/01/28/slow-cooker-bunch-of-beans-soup/>*Many people will tell you that precooking the beans is beneficial tominimize the starches that can cause flatulence (that is, draining and/orrinsing the cooked beans will help get rid of some of the troublesomestarches). You may or may not have this problem.Also, you may find that if your recipe includes tomato products or otheracidic foods, or salt or salty foods, that your beans might not cook fully.You can usually get around this problem by leaving the acidic/salty foodsout until the beans are cooked and then adding them at the end.One way to save time *is* by precooking the beans in larger amounts and thenfreezing them in quantities that you are likely to use (1-1/2 cups is moreor less equivalent to a can of beans, so freezing them in 1-1/2 or 3 cupportions makes sense as lots of recipes refer to canned beans). I don'teven bother to thaw them out when adding them to the slowcooker.Have fun with your slowcooker!Debbie* also, check out the other recipes at the same site for more slow-cookerrecipes -- they're not all fat free, but many of them are.On Fri, Feb 19, 2010 at 7:35 PM, Anna <annab9 wrote:> Hi, I finally just got a crock pot, I never had one before so I don't know> anything about it. I was wondering if anyone had a bean recipe, like a bean> and veggie or something like that where I could just add dry beans into it> without having to cook them first. Or, am I going to have to cook them> first before I put them in a recipe? I was just hoping to save time. Thanks> for any help!> ~Anna>

 

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