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| Vegetarian Foods | 6/23/2004 | Expert |
Q: My friend is a Vegstarian and needs help finding good food with out meat. Can you help me with good ...
A: Beans, pasta, rice, tofu, tempeh, vegetables, fruits, and nuts are good foods for anyone to eat. The ...
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| TOMATOES | 6/5/2004 | Expert |
Q: HOW DO I SUN DRY TOMATOES
A: Most sun-dried tomatoes are actually baked in a low-temp oven for a very long time. Below is my ...
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| Kimchee | 6/5/2004 | Expert |
Q: I just wanted to ask a question about a Korean dish called "Kimchee". I believe that's how it is ...
A: According to its definition in the Food Lover's Companion, kimchee “will keep indefinitely in the ...
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| Fiddleheads | 5/17/2004 | Deborah Robinson |
Q: I have tried to find a soup or stew recipe that would incorporate fiddleheads. I have just received ...
A: Johh, I don't have any recipes that use fiddleheads but I just did a search on Google and came up ...
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| Protein and Vegetarianism | 5/10/2004 | Karen McLaughlin, M.Sc., RD |
Q: I had a gastric bypass one year ago this month. I'd love to go vegetarian, but my surgeon said I ...
A: It is definitely possible (and not at all difficult) to consume 65 g of protein per day on a ...
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| Rice Milk in recipes/Veg* and Allergic | 5/7/2004 | Karen McLaughlin, M.Sc., RD |
Q: Karen, Thank you so much for volunteering; I'm sure you get the same questions over and over again, ...
A: To answer your first question, when introducing a vegetarian diet to anyone, I find it best to start ...
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| Dinner Party | 5/3/2004 | Deborah Robinson |
Q: i wish to have my new neighbours over, both are chefs,and the wife is vegetarian. I am not a very ...
A: Judi, You won't believe this. I had a LONG answer ready to send you and I must have quit before ...
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| Soya | 4/29/2004 | Karen McLaughlin, M.Sc., RD |
Q: How long can soya milk and tofu last in the refrigerator before it becomes bad? How do I know that ...
A: It is recommended to consume soy milk within 5-7 days after you open the carton. As long as it ...
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| protein in a vegetarian diet | 4/25/2004 | Karen McLaughlin, M.Sc., RD |
Q: I would like to maintain a vegetarian diet but am concerned about getting enough protein and vitamin ...
A: It is likely that you will get enough protein from a vegetarian diet, as long as you are choosing a ...
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| soy | 4/23/2004 | Karen McLaughlin, M.Sc., RD |
Q: Too much confusion on whether soy is healthy or dangerous. What is your opinion?
A: I can understand your confusion about the safety of soy. There is a lot of conflicting information ...
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| Vegan Diet and Pregnancy | 4/3/2004 | Karen McLaughlin, M.Sc., RD |
Q: I am planning a pregnancy and have asked several doctors if they could give me advice or send me to ...
A: First, I want to assure you that you can get all the nutrients you need during pregnancy from plant ...
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| About Emulsifiers | 2/15/2004 | Karen McLaughlin, M.Sc., RD |
Q: how are you. my name is chris. i am a chinese boy 21. i had been vegetatian for 6 years. there ...
A: I have several lists of vegetarian/nonvegetarian food ingredients and additives but none of them ...
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| Iron absorption from fortified cereals | 2/14/2004 | Karen McLaughlin, M.Sc., RD |
Q: I am a recent vegan (working on the diet now, will gradually incorporate more lifestyle changes such ...
A: Congratulations on your healthy, active lifestyle! Veganism is definitely not a hindering factor for ...
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| Pumpkin g& squash | 1/25/2004 | Karen McLaughlin, M.Sc., RD |
Q: What is the difference between pumpking and squash, and the difference on how they may be cooked and ...
A: Pumpkins are actually a type of winter squash, although they are seldom referred to that way. ...
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| Vegetarian/Hypoglycemia | 1/18/2004 | Beth |
Q: I have a question. I have low blood sugar, and they say your supposed to eat more protien to keep ...
A: Brandy, I think you'll find that it's easy to get enough protein in a vegetarian diet once you ...
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| Family meals | 1/9/2004 | Karen McLaughlin, M.Sc., RD |
Q: I cut back on red meat and pork many years ago (for weight loss). Recently, though, I read excerpts ...
A: There are many more vegetarian options available than ever before, so what I would suggest is trying ...
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| What Can I Do? | 1/4/2004 | Karen McLaughlin, M.Sc., RD |
Q: I became a vegetarian in September 2003, and I love how my moods have changed and how much healthier ...
A: There is a lot of nutrition information available today, and unfortunately a lot of misinformation ...
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| Mashed Turnips | 11/25/2003 | Walt Trumble |
Q: can you share with me a good recipe for mashed turnips? I am making Thanksgiving dinner for 12 - 14 ...
A: Here are 3 good turnip recipes, I find that turnips with a few potatoes make the best combo! ...
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| Protein concerns! | 11/3/2003 | Walt Trumble |
Q: I'm starting out as a vegetarian and my concerns have to do with forgoing animal protein in my diet. ...
A: As long as you eat a balanced diet...no need to worry about protein. Read this: Slaying the Great ...
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| Psyllium | 9/30/2003 | Karen McLaughlin, M.Sc., RD |
Q: Do you know if psyllium is OK to take daily? It was suggested to me to help with cholesterol and to ...
A: Yes, it is safe to take psyllium daily. It is a naturally occuring source of soluble fibre (from the ...
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| need help | 9/2/2003 | Wayne K Tolson |
Q: looking for recipes or cook book or tips for people (me) who have diabetes and high bllod pressure ...
A: Depending on what your level of diabetes is depends on what you can tolerate as far as a vegetarian ...
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| need help special requirements | 9/2/2003 | Walt Trumble |
Q: i have diabetes also high blood pressure and the goutneed book or recipes with low or no sugar,low ...
A: A little over 3 years ago I had diabetes and had to shoot insulin and take pills. I was a vegetarian ...
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| need help special requirements | 9/2/2003 | Karen McLaughlin, M.Sc., RD |
Q: need info(recipes or tips) for my condition i have diabets need low or no sugar and low fat also ...
A: For recipes geared toward diabetics, try the following: The American Diabetes Association has an ...
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| easy | 8/25/2003 | Walt Trumble |
Q: I became a Lacto Ovo vegetarian a little over a year ago, and have been trying to find tasty foods ...
A: Go to my veggie page and look at the recipes.......see what you like and try a few. If there any you ...
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| gelitan | 8/22/2003 | Walt Trumble |
Q: I heard somewhere that there are two kinds of gelatin. One is from animal bones and the other is ...
A: Yes that is almost true Rosie. Most gelatin is animal based but you can buy veggie gelatin made from ...
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| Protien Intake | 8/1/2003 | Beth |
Q: I have been a vegetarian for nearly two years now, and have plenty of healthy foods that I prefer to ...
A: Abby, For some reasons, people that eat meat have a tendency to forget that vegetables contain ...
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| yellow crookneck squash | 7/31/2003 | Walt Trumble |
Q: I am not a strict vegetarian, but lean heavily on vegetables, fruits, and whole grain products. I ...
A: Summer Squash is also known as Crookneck Squash, Pattypan Squash, Straightneck Squash or Yellow ...
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| seasoning green beans and potatoes | 7/15/2003 | Walt Trumble |
Q: My parents gave me some green beans and new potatoes from their garden. I have no idea how to season ...
A: Fresh home grown veggies are thee best! Here are a few ideas...... Title: Sweet-And-Sour ...
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| vegan brownie recipe | 7/7/2003 | Walt Trumble |
Q: Can you tell me where I can find a good vegan brownie recipe? Thanks, Beth
A: Here are several! Title: Carob Brownies Categories: salads, vegan, vegetarian Yield: ...
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| Recipes | 5/17/2003 | Karen McLaughlin, M.Sc., RD |
Q: Karen, Can you list some websites or free resources for vegetarian recipes? -Rob ...
A: There are a lot of vegetarian recipes on the internet! Here are some sites that are particularly ...
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| protein, chicken | 5/6/2003 | Karen McLaughlin, M.Sc., RD |
Q: What would you recommend for sources of protein? Also, do most vegetarians consider chicken and ...
A: There are lots of good protein sources that are vegetarian. Good substitutes for meat include beans ...
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| preserving garlick | 4/24/2003 | Karen McLaughlin, M.Sc., RD |
Q: Recently I've found out that about 2lb of garlic heads kept in basement storage started sprouting. ...
A: This was a new one on me, but I found the answer at Gourmet Garlic Gardens ...
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| need recipe | 4/22/2003 | Walt Trumble |
Q: I was wondering if you new of any good recipes for Babaganush? (sorry if I spelled it wrong).. Also, ...
A: Here is the best Babaganush recipe I have: Babaganush 3 med. onions 3 eggplants 6 cloves garlic ...
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| Eggs in donuts | 4/8/2003 | Walt Trumble |
Q: I was wondering if donuts in bakeries always contain eggs, or if there are some that vegans can ...
A: Sadly almost all donut shops use eggs and milk in donuts. You can ask your local shop, but very ...
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Do you have a published... | 4/1/2003 | Walt Trumble |
Q: Walt Do you have a published receipe book for vegetarians ? I am 61 years old--do you think that is ...
A: Sorry, no I don't have a book of published recipes. It is never to late to start to live and feel ...
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| Carmelizing onions | 3/30/2003 | Walt Trumble |
Q: can you explain, in detail, how you carmelize fried onions, to achieve that rich, brown, special, ...
A: Caramelized onions start with about 5 sliced onions (large yellow work best or Wala Wala) and a ...
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| Vegetarianisn vs non-vegetarianism | 3/29/2003 | Karen McLaughlin, M.Sc., RD |
Q: 1. What are the advantages of being a vegetarian against being a non-vegetarian? 2. On being a ...
A: Advantages of being a vegetarian include: Many potential health benefits, such as 1) reduced risk of ...
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| catering | 3/13/2003 | Walt Trumble |
Q: I have hired a caterer who seems to be unable to suggest a vegetarian entree other than pasta. She ...
A: It is hard to find veggie friendly cater's out there. Since I am not sure how far the caterer will ...
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| menu planning | 3/11/2003 | Walt Trumble |
Q: I would love to hear where you suggest I look, to get myself educated on menu planning... wanting to ...
A: Menu planing is taught by several Vegetarian cooking schools, but there is little out there for the ...
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| Vegetarianism | 3/2/2003 | Walt Trumble |
Q: I'm a teenager, and have recently become a vegetarian. I have a few friends that are also ...
A: Fish is NOT included in a vegetarian diet. Some people do eat an almost veggie diet except they also ...
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