tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7771792077341850868.post8800760083987320373..comments2023-08-27T04:53:44.851-07:00Comments on Plant Infusions: Kicking OilAshleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15775868683430544389noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7771792077341850868.post-51275871846608231012012-10-08T12:56:14.215-07:002012-10-08T12:56:14.215-07:00Yes, I just bought it in bulk from www.sunsweet.co...Yes, I just bought it in bulk from www.sunsweet.com<br /><br />When you buy it in bulk, you pay the same shipping charges as you would if you only bought one jar. <br /><br />However, I have found applesauce, or prune puree to be just as effective in replacing oils. Although I have sunsweet lighter bake, I only use it rarely. In my baked goods tofu, avocado, soy yogurt, and nut butters are easy replacements that do a great job. <br /><br />I need to update this page to reflect some of the changes I have made concerning replacements for oils. I use a LOT LESS oil now than I did when I wrote this post. But it still has a place in my cooking. Making things like pizza dough or home-made breads in the breadmaker require oil. Nothing else really does the trick. Oil is helpful in preparing tofu dishes for my kids. Ashleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15775868683430544389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7771792077341850868.post-28140169660717671682012-10-08T11:46:56.886-07:002012-10-08T11:46:56.886-07:00Ashlee. Did you ever end up finding a good source ...Ashlee. Did you ever end up finding a good source for the sun-sweet lighter bake? Aimee's Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03246174373066618810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7771792077341850868.post-37218082036018698422012-04-23T06:42:03.115-07:002012-04-23T06:42:03.115-07:00Hi Katie,
I am so glad you find this blog helpful...Hi Katie,<br /><br />I am so glad you find this blog helpful. I love whole foods, and am so excited you are trying it out!<br /><br />I noticed that overall, eating a lot of leafy greens and vegetables in their most original form possible has been key to improving my hair and my complexion. <br /><br />Dairy is a major culprit in causing skin problems, and wheat has also been known to aggravate the skin. I do not eliminate wheat, but I do try to reduce it, and replace it with things like other cooked whole grains, spelt flour, and oat flour. <br /><br />I have not eliminated oils completely from my diet, however I avoid them whenever possible. For example, I only make oil free salad dressings, never put any "butter" on toast, and I always saute my foods in water. I replace at least half of oil called for in baking recipes with chia seed gel or fruit purees. <br /><br />I have noticed dramatic improvement in my skin, but I don't know if I could really point at any one aspect of the whole foods diet and give it credit. I would have to say it has been the following of the whole picture -- eliminating dairy, avoiding all things refined and processed, reducing oils and wheat. <br /><br />Health is just as much about what you incorporate than what you eliminate. On days that I don't eat a lot of leafy greens I feel like I can see a difference! Believe it or not, within a few days if I have waned on leafy greens, my fingernails weaken. I think it is safe to assume that if my fingernails are weakening, then so is my hair and skin. <br /><br />Kale salads topped with chopped parsley, broccoli slaw, sprouts, and occasionally avocado or cucumber, and an oil free dressing have been a major boost to my green intake. <br /><br />So, in short, my suggestion would be to eliminate dairy and refined foods, REDUCE oils, and incorporate lots of leafy greens and green and yellow vegetables. You may not get perfect skin, but you will notice dramatic improvements over time.<br /><br />AshleeAshleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15775868683430544389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7771792077341850868.post-13872459510314780782012-04-22T23:52:15.993-07:002012-04-22T23:52:15.993-07:00Hi there, I'm tip-toeing into this whole foods...Hi there, I'm tip-toeing into this whole foods bit and am loving your blog. I also struggle with my complexion. What have you noticed so far with using minimal amounts of oil?Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09791030022876359788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7771792077341850868.post-29100066737236502742012-02-25T14:02:49.352-08:002012-02-25T14:02:49.352-08:00I am always very concerned about waking up the nex...I am always very concerned about waking up the next morning all clogged up with mucus which usually comes with a migraine (probably because of the sinus pressure). So when I read in Natalia Rose's book about how dairy is mucus forming I knew this is what I deal with. But she also talked about soy being very mucus forming. But really no evidence to back it up. So in reviewing "The Almost no fat cookbook" I notice she uses a ton of soy! which scares me. But what have been your findings in your recent readings of soy? So in essence the food I eat sometimes causes mucus which brings on the migraines and sickness. This is huge domino affect on me that affects everything else in my life! Again let me know what opinion you have formed about soy, it is very important for me to learn more about it.Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12250840694498240101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7771792077341850868.post-37290241153541739692012-02-25T13:28:46.051-08:002012-02-25T13:28:46.051-08:00If I were to see the Mcdougall book on the shelves...If I were to see the Mcdougall book on the shelves I would automatically dismiss because I learned early that usually when they say low-fat recipes that it is not healthy for me and actually uses ingredients that I am allergic to! But according to what you say it sounds like this is extra healthy with a whole foods mentality of even getting rid of oil in your diet. In that case because of my sensitivity to oil maybe this book would be a really good investment?Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12250840694498240101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7771792077341850868.post-1189148376870397192012-02-20T08:26:08.039-08:002012-02-20T08:26:08.039-08:00Carolyn,
If we look at nutritional excellence as ...Carolyn,<br /><br />If we look at nutritional excellence as being able to find a high density of nutrients in a food, then oil, of all types, flunks the health test. <br /><br />Take a peek with me inside oil. What do we find? No vitamins, no minerals, no phyto-nutrients (plant nutrients) and no water! And worst of all, NO FIBER. Fiber fills our stomachs, and moves our food properly through our digestive systems.<br /><br />Oil is a super-concentrated food. Think of the cheapest, most refined white bread you can find at the grocery store. It is also super-concentrated, yet it has more health properties than oil because it at least contains fortified vitamins. Oil has been stripped of everything healthy that it had in its original form (from coconuts, olives, veggies, etc).<br /><br />If you consume 500 calories of oil, it will not fill your stomach even halfway. If you consume nutrient-dense foods, such as kale, spinach, beans, or even the mashed potato (without butter or added oil) it will fill your stomach completely, and meet your nutrient needs. When your bodies' nutrient needs are met, it stops craving more food. <br /><br />This concept is especially helpful for weight loss. So, for the short answer to your question, oil, of ALL types, is NOT a health food. <br /><br />However, I feel that if you got rid of anything, it should first be milk, milk products, and cheese. Oil is usually one of the last things to go in dietary changes, but looking for ways to reduce added oils along the way is helpful. This is why replacements can be so vital. <br /><br />First get rid of milk. Then meat. It's all a process, and any progress you make to replace these animal products with foods from plant sources will increase your health. <br /><br />If you make these pancakes and want to avoid a headache, I recommend that you eat them without animal proteins (so no scrambled eggs with your pancakes). You may be having problems with spelt or spelt flour if you are eating your spelt with animal proteins. The body has a really hard time trying to digest animal products with complex carbohydrates. I also recommend drinking lots of water with your spelt pancakes to aid in digestion. <br /><br />Hopefully this helps!Ashleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15775868683430544389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7771792077341850868.post-63571306167436497462012-02-17T13:31:34.459-08:002012-02-17T13:31:34.459-08:00oops posted in wrong spot! I'll try again...
...oops posted in wrong spot! I'll try again...<br /><br />have you read anything about grapeseed oil?Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12250840694498240101noreply@blogger.com