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Well, by pag 85 of that book I was ready to be vegan. I never really enjoyed eating meat that much anyway, just didn't really know how to cook a "balanced meal" around it. But with their cookbook, I get it. And while everyone can get illnesses and whatnot, I feel a lot better. I was lactose intolerant and have the same opinion of dairy as the "Skinny Bitch" ladies do, and meat did seem to be just weighing me down. I haven't gotten skinny or anything, exercise is something I do not get anywhere near enough of. I just feel lighter. I've even gone as far as to eliminate honey from my pantry. I found out how the bees made it, and that was it. I think the best thing was finding "replacements" for things like honey and ice cream (agave nectar and soy "ice cream"). It has also caused me to read the ingredients in everything I eat. Some soy yogurts (and other things) contain

casein, a dairy product. Some even contain lactose. Yeah. I wondered why I was still feeling so bloated..lol. I had already stopped eating a lot of meats and all dairy before going full vegan. I figured if I couldn't kill it myself, I would not eat it. Now, the only way I'd eat fish is if I caught it myself. Luckily I started this when more resources are available. Amazon.com is full of vegan cookbooks, and there is even the awesome vegan restaraunt (nothing fancy, but delicious) in the town we just moved to. There is one book, called the Vegan Lunchbox, that I can't wait to get. The orignal is out of print and can cost upwards of $50-$100. There is a reprint due out in May! Yay! KrisRobyn Gladd <sheropesem wrote: I read "Skinny Bitch" and I agree with eating lots of fruits and veggies....BUT....they say not to eat ANY animals...or animal products.....and I am def. a meat eater!cyndikrall (AT) aol (DOT) com wrote: I haven't read any of their books, but I hear they are good. I know you can't go completely crazy about not using chemicals, but I just prefer to try to find a simpler solution. I guess I don't trust

anything any more, lol. :-)Cyndi In a message dated 4/30/2008 2:37:46 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, strange_decadence writes: It was reccomended in recipes in a book called "Skinny Bitch in the Kitch". If any of you have ever read "Skinny Bitch", you know how anti-chemicals they are. It surprises me that something they have in so many of their recipes would have such things in them... they even go as far to say not to take anything for cramps.. just to deal with it (wish I could). Strange... Kriscyndikrall (AT) aol (DOT) com wrote: I wasn't familiar with Ener-g, so I looked it up. It says the ingredients are: Ingredients Potato Starch, tapioca starch flour, leavening (calcium lactate [not derived from dairy], calcium carbonate, citric acid), sodium carboxymethylcellulose, methylcellulose I don't like that it is full of chemicals, but as an occasional additive, say for baking, it seems to be better than most. I also googled flax

seeds as an egg replacement and came up with this: Eggs - Substitute - - INGREDIENTS 1 cup flax seeds 4 cups water METHOD In a blender, process flax seeds to a fine meal. Add water

and blend. Keeps about 2 weeks, refrigerated. 1/4 cup replaces one egg. NOTES Some people use ground up flax seeds and water. Others use whizzed-up silken tofu (an egg's worth? maybe 3 tablespoons). Personally, I have found that I can use a little more baking powder and things turn out fine without egg or egg-replacer. For example, I like making banana nut muffins and banana bread. I add an extra banana, double the baking powder, and it works fine (it also comes out moister). Be sure you use a non-aluminum baking powder like Rumford; doubling on the aluminum makes it really bitter (and it's not good for you anyway). Interesting...and the tofu is fermented so that would be ok too... Cyndi In a message dated 4/30/2008 9:15:40 A.M. Pacific

Daylight Time, strange_decadence writes: I've used Ener-G egg replacer. I'm vegan, but some recipes just need the next best thing. Seems Ener-G egg replacer acts a lot like the egg itself... not really sure about all the technical stuffs, though. I like how they even have some nifty recipes on the box. Kriscyndikrall (AT) aol (DOT) com wrote: I've read some evidence that only fermented soy products are acceptable. Soy flour would not be one of them. I also read somewhere that ground up flax seeds can be used as an egg

substitute in recipes, but I can't remember where. I'll ask the flaxseed oil list for you, and get back to you. Cyndi In a message dated 4/30/2008 8:36:32 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, tressa1220 writes: What are your thoughts on soy flour?I read somewhere that 1 T Soy Flour can be used to replace 1 egg in recipes. Since Brian is allergic to eggs, this might be good for us - but is Soy Flour "good"? Terri Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. Don't forget to check out my blog at:www.roguedecadence.vox.com & my online store at:www.roguedecadence.etsy.com Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now.

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You know, I believe your body will tell you what the right thing to do is! I'm glad you're feeling good...you're on your way! Kris DuVall <strange_decadence wrote: Well, by pag 85 of that book I was ready to be vegan. I never really enjoyed eating meat that much anyway, just didn't really know how to cook a "balanced meal" around it. But with their cookbook, I get it. And while everyone can get illnesses and

whatnot, I feel a lot better. I was lactose intolerant and have the same opinion of dairy as the "Skinny Bitch" ladies do, and meat did seem to be just weighing me down. I haven't gotten skinny or anything, exercise is something I do not get anywhere near enough of. I just feel lighter. I've even gone as far as to eliminate honey from my pantry. I found out how the bees made it, and that was it. I think the best thing was finding "replacements" for things like honey and ice cream (agave nectar and soy "ice cream"). It has also caused me to read the ingredients in everything I eat. Some soy yogurts (and other things) contain casein, a dairy product. Some even contain lactose. Yeah. I wondered why I was still feeling so bloated..lol. I had already stopped eating a lot of meats and all dairy before going full vegan. I figured if I couldn't kill it myself, I would not

eat it. Now, the only way I'd eat fish is if I caught it myself. Luckily I started this when more resources are available. Amazon.com is full of vegan cookbooks, and there is even the awesome vegan restaraunt (nothing fancy, but delicious) in the town we just moved to. There is one book, called the Vegan Lunchbox, that I can't wait to get. The orignal is out of print and can cost upwards of $50-$100. There is a reprint due out in May! Yay! KrisRobyn Gladd <sheropesem > wrote: I read "Skinny Bitch" and I agree with eating lots of fruits and veggies....BUT....they say not to eat ANY animals...or animal products.....and I am def. a meat eater!cyndikrall (AT) aol (DOT) com wrote: I haven't read any of their books, but I hear they are good. I know you can't go completely crazy about not using chemicals, but I just prefer to try to find a simpler solution. I guess I don't trust anything any more, lol. :-)Cyndi In a message dated 4/30/2008 2:37:46 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, strange_decadence writes: It was reccomended in recipes in a book called "Skinny Bitch in the Kitch". If any of you have ever read "Skinny Bitch", you know how anti-chemicals they are. It surprises me that something they

have in so many of their recipes would have such things in them... they even go as far to say not to take anything for cramps.. just to deal with it (wish I could). Strange... Kriscyndikrall (AT) aol (DOT) com wrote: I wasn't familiar with Ener-g, so I looked it up. It says the ingredients are: Ingredients Potato Starch, tapioca starch flour, leavening (calcium lactate [not derived from dairy],

calcium carbonate, citric acid), sodium carboxymethylcellulose, methylcellulose I don't like that it is full of chemicals, but as an occasional additive, say for baking, it seems to be better than most. I also googled flax seeds as an egg replacement and came up with this: Eggs - Substitute - - INGREDIENTS 1 cup flax seeds 4 cups water METHOD In a blender, process flax seeds to a fine meal. Add water and blend. Keeps about 2 weeks, refrigerated. 1/4 cup replaces one egg. NOTES Some people use ground up flax seeds and water. Others use whizzed-up silken tofu (an egg's worth? maybe 3 tablespoons). Personally, I have found that I can use a little more baking powder and things turn out fine without egg or egg-replacer. For example, I like making banana nut muffins and banana bread. I add an extra banana, double the baking powder, and it works fine (it also comes out moister). Be sure you use a

non-aluminum baking powder like Rumford; doubling on the aluminum makes it really bitter (and it's not good for you anyway). Interesting...and the tofu is fermented so that would be ok too... Cyndi In a message dated 4/30/2008 9:15:40 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, strange_decadence writes: I've used Ener-G egg replacer. I'm vegan, but some recipes just need the next best thing. Seems Ener-G egg replacer acts a lot like the egg itself... not really sure about all the technical stuffs, though. I like how they even have some nifty recipes on the box. Kriscyndikrall (AT) aol (DOT) com wrote: I've read some evidence that only fermented soy products are acceptable. Soy flour would not be one of them. I also read somewhere that ground up flax seeds can be used as an egg substitute in recipes, but I can't remember where. I'll ask the flaxseed oil list for you, and get back to you. Cyndi In a message dated 4/30/2008 8:36:32 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, tressa1220 writes: What are your thoughts on soy flour?I read somewhere that 1 T Soy Flour

can be used to replace 1 egg in recipes. Since Brian is allergic to eggs, this might be good for us - but is Soy Flour "good"? Terri Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. Don't forget to check out my blog at:www.roguedecadence.vox.com & my online store at:www.roguedecadence.etsy.com Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now.

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