Well, this is why I came here . . .

January 13, 2010

I am transitioning to a vegan diet. I am hypoglycemic. AND I can't have dairy.

I started out transitioning to a vegetarian diet--but I found out I can't

tolerate cow's milk. Sheep and goats milk is fine--but too expensive for my

budget.

Then I read that vegans rely more greatly on whole grains to create protein

alternatives, and hypoglycemics do well.

I'm not doing too well--I can't cook tofu, I'm hungry all the time, and my blood

sugar is all over the place!

So, I taking some supplements for low blood sugar and vegans. I just started,

so I don't know if it's helping or not.

I know I shouldn't transition cold turkey like this (er, no pun intended there),

BUT MEAT PERSONALLY DISGUSTS ME! And I can't eat meat anymore! Each time I do, I

just think: it was alive once. WHY am I eating it?

Any tips for a transitioning vegan who can't cook tofu?

January 13, 2010

Well, the first question is WHY you can't cook tofu.For protein try quinoa, lentils, beans, tempeh, seitan, whole grains and such.On Wed, Jan 13, 2010 at 12:48 AM, Zanna <zannameiwood wrote:

I am transitioning to a vegan diet. I am hypoglycemic. AND I can't have dairy.

I started out transitioning to a vegetarian diet--but I found out I can't tolerate cow's milk. Sheep and goats milk is fine--but too expensive for my budget.

Then I read that vegans rely more greatly on whole grains to create protein alternatives, and hypoglycemics do well.

I'm not doing too well--I can't cook tofu, I'm hungry all the time, and my blood sugar is all over the place!

So, I taking some supplements for low blood sugar and vegans. I just started, so I don't know if it's helping or not.

I know I shouldn't transition cold turkey like this (er, no pun intended there), BUT MEAT PERSONALLY DISGUSTS ME! And I can't eat meat anymore! Each time I do, I just think: it was alive once. WHY am I eating it?

Any tips for a transitioning vegan who can't cook tofu?

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January 13, 2010

Hi, if you mean you just aren't good at cooking tofu or don't know where to

begin, I, personally, found that baking it is easiest at first. Stir frying led

to scrambled tofu for me (which was good, too). You can either drain it,

marinade it and then bake it or drain it and bake it then use in another dish

(stir fry, stew, whatever) where it will soak up the flavors somewhat. I love

the texture of baked tofu. So does my husband (he prefers it to stir fried

tofu). If THAT is what you mean, again, just drain it, slice it and marinade or

bake it (I bake it for about half an hour at 400 degrees farenheit turning the

pieces halfway through). If you marinate it, once you're done, bake it (again,

I go for half an hour at 400 degrees F and turn it halfway through). There are

some easy, interesting and tasty recipes for baked tofu online - just google

baked tofu recipes.

Missie Harhold

and Gracie the Ibizan Hound

and Jeanie the Greyhound

greyhounddog

" Life is as dear to a mute creature as it is to a man. Just as one wants

happiness and fears pain, just as one wants to live and not to die, so do other

creatures. "

-Dalai Lama of Tibet, His Holiness, The XIV

January 13, 2010

I just tried a recipe for tofu wrapped in nori and then dipped in tempura - Holy smokes, good stuff. Dipped it in a spicy ponzu sauce. Texture was great. We do lots with stir fry too and a stir fry sauce and tons of veggies. --- On Wed, 1/13/10, NATASHA HARHOLD <greyhounddog wrote:NATASHA HARHOLD <greyhounddogRe: Well, this is why I came here . . . Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2010, 8:24 AM

Hi, if you mean you just aren't good at cooking tofu or don't know where to begin, I, personally, found that baking it is easiest at first. Stir frying led to scrambled tofu for me (which was good, too). You can either drain it, marinade it and then bake it or drain it and bake it then use in another dish (stir fry, stew, whatever) where it will soak up the flavors somewhat. I love the texture of baked tofu. So does my husband (he prefers it to stir fried tofu). If THAT is what you mean, again, just drain it, slice it and marinade or bake it (I bake it for about half an hour at 400 degrees farenheit turning the pieces halfway through). If you marinate it, once you're done, bake it (again, I go for half an hour at 400 degrees F and turn it halfway through). There are some easy, interesting and tasty recipes for baked tofu online - just google baked tofu recipes.

Missie Harhold

and Gracie the Ibizan Hound

and Jeanie the Greyhound

greyhounddog@ earthlink. net

"Life is as dear to a mute creature as it is to a man. Just as one wants happiness and fears pain, just as one wants to live and not to die, so do other creatures."

-Dalai Lama of Tibet, His Holiness, The XIV

January 13, 2010

On Wed, 13 Jan 2010 05:48:15 -0000, " Zanna " <zannameiwood wrote:

> I am transitioning to a vegan diet. I am hypoglycemic. AND I can't have

> dairy.

>

> I started out transitioning to a vegetarian diet--but I found out I can't

> tolerate cow's milk. Sheep and goats milk is fine--but too expensive for

> my budget.

>

> Then I read that vegans rely more greatly on whole grains to create

> protein alternatives, and hypoglycemics do well.

>

> I'm not doing too well--I can't cook tofu, I'm hungry all the time, and

my

> blood sugar is all over the place!

>

> So, I taking some supplements for low blood sugar and vegans. I just

> started, so I don't know if it's helping or not.

>

> I know I shouldn't transition cold turkey like this (er, no pun intended

> there), BUT MEAT PERSONALLY DISGUSTS ME! And I can't eat meat anymore!

Each

> time I do, I just think: it was alive once. WHY am I eating it?

>

> Any tips for a transitioning vegan who can't cook tofu?

>

You don't need to eat tofu to be vegan. I've been vegetarian for over 30

years and vegan for over 20, and I've never eaten much tofu. As long as

you're eating enough calories and eating whole, unprocessed foods, you're

getting more protein than you need, so you don't need to worry about

getting " enough. "

A great resource is John McDougall, MD. His website also has lots of

recipes -- check the newsletter archives.

http://www.drmcdougall.com/med_hypoglycemia.html

http://www.nealhendrickson.com/mcdougall/040200pudiabetes.htm

" Dr. McDougallâ€™s recommendations for a hypoglycemia diet are to change to

a starch-based diet, with no refined foods. At first, limit fruits. Eat

frequently, maybe six or more times a day at the beginning. Make sure to

eat plenty of food, and don't be concerned about gaining weight (because

starches make you thin). If your problems donâ€™t resolve, it could be that

your symptoms may be due to a problem other than low blood sugar levels,

such as a food allergy. It might be wise to see your health practitioner. "

To that, I'd add: drink only water. Avoid fruit juices, and especially

avoid sugary sodas. " Starch-based " includes whole grains, vegetables, and

legumes, including potatoes and sweet potatoes.

January 14, 2010

Thanks!

, NATASHA HARHOLD <greyhounddog wrote:

>

> Hi, if you mean you just aren't good at cooking tofu or don't know where to