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| vegemeat | 9/8/2006 | Karen McLaughlin, M.Sc., RD |
Q: I am aware of the many benefits of eating vegemeat. I am alrready 39 yrs old and I want to seriously ...
A: There are many recipes for making vegetarian "meats". For example, you can make "meatloaf" or ...
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| Storing grains | 8/30/2006 | Expert |
Q: I wanted to know how I should go about storing cooked grains such as oats, millet, and barley? I ...
A: I rarely store cooked grains for more than a few days. After cooking, I will keep them in a glass ...
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| soon to become a vegetarian | 8/29/2006 | Expert |
Q: I start uni soon and as I am moving out of my mother's house I am free to eat my own food and stop ...
A: For questions relating to your specific nutritional needs, you will need to speak to a nutritionist. ...
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| cucumbers | 8/12/2006 | Expert |
Q: With regard to cucumbers, do I have to peel the skin or can I eat the skin without causing harm to ...
A: Raw cucumber skins are sometimes tough and unpleasant to eat, but I have never heard that they may ...
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| Kraft Cheesy Pasta? Vegetarian? | 8/9/2006 | Expert |
Q: Im not sure about this product being vegetarian, its called 'Cheesy Pasta' and i think in American ...
A: If it is the Kraft product you are questioning (Macaroni and Cheese in the U.S. and Cheesey Pasta in ...
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| Vegetraianism | 8/2/2006 | Expert |
Q: why do vegetarians become vegetarians? is it just because of heatlth benefits, because of animal ...
A: People become vegetarians for many reasons. Becoming a vegetarian is a personal choice, depending on ...
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| Emulsifiers | 7/5/2006 | Karen McLaughlin, M.Sc., RD |
Q: I read this letter to you about emulsifiers. I was wondering if you could send me a short list of 8 ...
A: Emulsifiers in foods allow water and oils to remain mixed together without separating. Some foods ...
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| preschooler refusing to eat meat | 6/27/2006 | Expert |
Q: My four year old daughter recently refuses to eat any kind of meat. I am ok with this but trying to ...
A: Ann, Soy products are high in protein. Other protein sources are beans, nuts, some fruits, milk, ...
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| making vegetarian hot dogs | 6/25/2006 | Expert |
Q: I have been searching the web for an answer to my question - hope you have it. I need ...
A: Artielia, Sorry for the delay in responding. My schedule has been quite hectic lately. If you have ...
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| Testing for meat. | 6/5/2006 | Karen McLaughlin, M.Sc., RD |
Q: How would a vegetarian avoid eating any meat while eating out? Most food these days contain some ...
A: Aside from a detailed chemical analysis, there is no way to "test" a food to see if it contains ...
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| Vegetarian? | 5/29/2006 | Karen McLaughlin, M.Sc., RD |
Q: What exactly does it mean to be vegetarian? I work at a restaurant and people have asked for chicken ...
A: I can understand why you're confused! A true vegetarian does not eat any animal flesh (meat, fish, ...
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| Looking for low-fat vegetarian main dish recipes | 5/29/2006 | Karen McLaughlin, M.Sc., RD |
Q: I'm looking for a few good low-fat vegetarian main dish recipes. Would you please make some ...
A: Here are a few of my favourites: Sesame Tofu with Vegetables and Orange Rice 13 oz pkg extra firm ...
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| Ok so I have gained a lot... | 5/7/2006 | Expert |
Q: Ok so I have gained a lot of weight in the last couple of months and now I am planning on shifting ...
A: If you are eating just vegetables and fruits, your best bet is salads. Try a Google search for ...
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| Ok so I have gained a lot... | 5/7/2006 | Deborah Robinson |
Q: Ok so I have gained a lot of weight in the last couple of months and now I am planning on shifting ...
A: Joe, You've not asked me for advice, but I feel I would be doing you a disservice if I just gave ...
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| starvation mode | 3/28/2006 | Karen McLaughlin, M.Sc., RD |
Q: While in high school I was a constant snacker, I'd keep food in my locker and eat small amounts of ...
A: It sounds as if you are doing things right with your diet now, so I can understand your frustration ...
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| Cheese | 3/21/2006 | Karen McLaughlin, M.Sc., RD |
Q: Is it true that cheese isn't suitible for vegatarians. I heard that its set with stuff found in a ...
A: Yes, many cheeses are made using rennet, which is indeed obtained from calves' stomachs. You can ...
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| digestive aids | 3/14/2006 | Karen McLaughlin, M.Sc., RD |
Q: It seems behooving to eat only the most worthwhile foods, easily broken down foods with lots of ...
A: A vegan diet can indeed be very "bulky", and some people's digestive systems handle that better than ...
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| food order | 3/6/2006 | Karen McLaughlin, M.Sc., RD |
Q: My question is I heard there was an order to eat food so you get proper digestion and nutrients is ...
A: I know there are a lot of books and websites that suggest you need to eat foods in a particular ...
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| Veg Food Info | 2/13/2006 | Karen McLaughlin, M.Sc., RD |
Q: Karen, I need to know the following Info: 1. Carbohydrates,Proteins and Fats Per 100 gms (dry) of ...
A: You can look up the nutrient content of foods at several sites on the web. I recommend either the ...
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| soy | 1/31/2006 | Karen McLaughlin, M.Sc., RD |
Q: I was going from drinking milk to soy milk but when I tried it I thought it came out my nose.(aka: ...
A: Different brands of soy milk vary widely in taste. You may have to try a few different brands before ...
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| Recipe replacements | 1/29/2006 | Karen McLaughlin, M.Sc., RD |
Q: Can you suggest non dairy replacements for using eggs and milk in cooked recipies ? I can not eat ...
A: Plain (unflavoured) soy or rice milk can be used as a substitute for dairy milk in cooking or ...
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| soy milk during pregnancy | 1/26/2006 | Karen McLaughlin, M.Sc., RD |
Q: I have read research that states that soy milk during pregnancy causes neurological problems and ...
A: I apologize for taking so long to respond to your question - I've been down and out with a very ...
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| Vegetarianism | 1/20/2006 | Karen McLaughlin, M.Sc., RD |
Q: I am a vegetarian, (slowly becoming vegan,) and after reading labels I have come up with many ...
A: It can be difficult to determine what type of sugar is in foods if it's not specified. If the label ...
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| Re: Vegetarianism | 1/10/2006 | Expert |
Q: Yep, it's done. The teacher wanted a short, how-to article, so it's not very long. I hope you still ...
A: Sorry it has taken so long for me to get back to you. I've been involved in numerous projects, all ...
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| beans | 1/5/2006 | Karen McLaughlin, M.Sc., RD |
Q: A recipe I found calls for ranch style beans. I have never heard of these. Are they readily ...
A: There are canned Ranch Style beans commercially available. One brand is Great Western Foods' ...
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| Cheese? | 11/27/2005 | Karen McLaughlin, M.Sc., RD |
Q: Can I make cheese from coconut milk? I have got some vegan rennet, but im not sure if it would work. ...
A: I don't think making cheese with coconut milk would work- I have never seen any vegan recipes using ...
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| Re: Vegetarianism | 11/16/2005 | Expert |
Q: Janice, Thanks very much for responding! I'm not sure if you have extensive knowledge in the ...
A: I'm working on your questions. It will take me a few days to get back to you. Is that okay? When is ...
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| Vegetarianism Article | 11/14/2005 | Expert |
Q: I'm working on an article for my magazine writing class at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, ...
A: I am available for an interview; however, my time is somewhat limited over the next few weeks. Can ...
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| hives | 10/26/2005 | Karen McLaughlin, M.Sc., RD |
Q: I become a strict vegan 10 months ago. Everything was going great, especially since I discovered ...
A: I apologize for taking so long to answer your question. My mom just passed away and I have gotten ...
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| ingredient substitutions | 10/11/2005 | Deborah Robinson |
Q: I thought you might be able to help me. I have a recipe for minestrone that calls for 1 can each of ...
A: Please forgive my lack of response. I am the head of a school in Bali and your question arrived as ...
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| In Search of a Recipe | 9/18/2005 | Deborah Robinson |
Q: I am in search of a recipe and I am hoping you might be able to help. A little coffee shop serves ...
A: Here is what I found: http://cookie.allrecipes.com/az/DoublePeanutButterCookiesI.asp ...
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| cheese | 9/16/2005 | Karen McLaughlin, M.Sc., RD |
Q: I'm a vegetarian. I've been avoiding most cheese because of animal rennet, now a local ...
A: I'm sorry, I can't say for sure if animal rennet is not used at all in the US any more. Your local ...
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| Substitutes | 9/11/2005 | Karen McLaughlin, M.Sc., RD |
Q: My boyfriend is vegan, but I love baking. What can I use when making cakes etc. instead of egg? I ...
A: I apologize for taking so long to respond to your question. There are a number of things you can ...
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| Tomatoes | 8/31/2005 | Deborah Robinson |
Q: What are some good recipes containing tomatoes?
A: Billgilpin, This question is awfully broad and actually I think you would do far better to do a ...
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| Protein sources for Vegetarians | 8/18/2005 | Expert |
Q: Can you tell me 2 things please. 1. How much protein does the body require daily to function? 2. ...
A: Protein requirements are based on your weight and activity. You can do a search online for “daily ...
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| how to cook fresh broad bean... | 8/5/2005 | Expert |
Q: how to cook fresh broad beans
A: Fresh, young tender broad beans can be cooked, unpeeled, by steaming or boiling in water. The amount ...
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| cucumbers | 7/30/2005 | Expert |
Q: We have grown a massive amount of cucumbers this year in our small greenhouse. We are very proud, ...
A: Cucumbers in sour cream (or yogurt) is a favorite side dish of mine. I slice the cucumbers thin and ...
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| spaghetti squash - how to cook?? | 7/28/2005 | Expert |
Q: What are some ways to cook spaghetti squash
A: Here are a few links that have information and recipes: (Just copy and paste into "address.") ...
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| Sesame and other grains | 7/11/2005 | Karen McLaughlin, M.Sc., RD |
Q: What is the difference between Hulled and "unhulled" sesame seeds, as well as with barley. I try to ...
A: Unhulled grains or seeds still have the outer layer, or bran, on the outside. It's similar to the ...
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| vegetarian diet | 7/11/2005 | Karen McLaughlin, M.Sc., RD |
Q: I have been on a vegetarian diet for about 4 years now. I don't really like eggs, but i do eat ...
A: It does sound like you might not be getting enough protein in your diet. Your diet might also be low ...
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