Hello to the group from a new vegan in Little Rock

[Guest guest]

Hi. I am 45, new to the vegan life since Jan 1st (I know, cliche new

years resolution? I don't think so, just a good time to make a

change). I have to say, I feel so much better physically, no aching

joints anymore (could be the large amounts of aspartame in my diet

before). I have been amazed at the whole process actually, but have

been fairly clueless!

 

I do read labels and try to steer clear of refined sugars and

chemicals. I have enjoyed this bean water discussion - I've wondered

what to do with soups since I used to make them with beef or chicken

stock. I've been experimenting with making chunky salsas from scratch

and salads that have everything in them. I can't believe how

expensive it can be to eat this way, but figure its a worthwhile

investment.

 

For all the women my age out there, what is a good amount of soy for

both protein issues as well as perimenopausal health? I am afraid I

don't really measure or keep track of amounts of anything, just try

to get a lot of variety.

 

Thanks for this forum! I am learning a lot - makes it easier to be

on this healthy path.

 

Diane

[Guest guest]

On 1/29/08, cree8 <pagespals wrote:

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> I do read labels and try to steer clear of refined sugars and

> chemicals. I have enjoyed this bean water discussion - I've wondered

> what to do with soups since I used to make them with beef or chicken

> stock.

 

In addition to the water used to cook beans, a soup base I enjoy is a

large can of low-sodium vegetable juice, like V-8 or a different brand

of the same item. If you have a Vitamix or other high-powered blender,

you can make your own vegetable juice along those lines and use it as

a soup base.

 

Also, you can make your own veggie stock by saving your vegetable

scraps rather than throwing them away or composting them. Save them in

the freezer if you need to until you have enough and then cook the

ends of onions, carrots, etc. in lots of water until you have a good

stock, strain the veggie matter out of it (and put it in the compost

pile if you have one) and use the stock or freeze it until needed

later.

 

Sparrow

[Guest guest]

Welcome, Diane.

 

Congratulations on become vegan - that's a great

step for the animals and of course it will be

good for you too.

 

> I have enjoyed this bean water

> discussion - I've wondered

> what to do with soups since I used to make them

> with beef or chicken

> stock.

 

Well, you can make your own vegetable stock (most

veggie cookbooks have a recipe) or you can buy

it. Also, although I don't use it myself, there

is a fake b**f or chikken stock available,

especially in healthfood stores. But the bean

stock or other stock from cooking vegetables

makes a nice addition to that or can be used in

place of homemade stock (you might want to add a

few herbs).

 

> can't believe how

> expensive it can be to eat this way

 

I am always surprised when people say that -

although few do. I suppose if you buy

out-of-season fruits and vegetables that can come

rather costly, but there's no need for the most

expensive of all. Setting up a vegan kitchen can

however tot up to quite a bit of money, since one

has to buy so many things new (and toss so many

things out). It should settle down a bit once you

get your menus sorted

 

> what is a

> good amount of soy for

> both protein issues as well as perimenopausal

> health? I am afraid I

> don't really measure or keep track of amounts

> of anything, just try

> to get a lot of variety.

 

Me too

 

> Thanks for this forum! I am learning a lot -

> makes it easier to be

> on this healthy path.

 

Well, we're mainly about food and recipes - not a

health group despite the fact that we do, as

sensible people, care about our health! LOL Have

you been going through our Files for recipes?

Some really good ideas there - just keep having a

variety of different vegetables and you should do

well!

 

Best, Pat (Group Owner)

 

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