Re: Re: Warfarin / Coumadin

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When you say molasses I assume you mean blackstrap molasses?

Victor

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In a message dated 7/27/2002 11:40:14 AM Pacific Daylight Time,

victortt@... writes:

<< When you say molasses I assume you mean blackstrap molasses? >>

Victor,

Yes, when I say molasses, I mean the blackstrap, very dark, completely

natural, unsulphured kind. I started using molasses in hot water as a

substitute for morning coffee after I read here of someone doing the same.

For a while I used molasses on cereal, but cereal is one of the foods I cut

because it seemed to cause problems. I have continued with the molasses

drink partially because molasses is a good source of potassium and other

electrolytes which could be a problem in a fruit and vegetable deficient diet.

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In a message dated 7/27/2002 12:39:35 PM Pacific Daylight Time,

trudyjh@... writes:

<< There are different kinds of molasses? Inquiring minds want to

know :-)

>>

Trudy,

Yes, there are versions of molasses that are refined to varying degrees.

Some, for example, are " sulfured " and less natural. The more refined

versions are lighter in color, heading in the direction of white, refined

sugar, which I don't eat. My primary care doctor once said to me, " If it's

white, don't eat it! " She meant that usually when the color is lighter,

whether it is a sweetening product, bread, or rice, it is a more refined

carbohydrate and, therefore, not as healthy. Blackstrap molasses is the most

natural and strongest in taste. Some people prefer the lighter varieties

because they taste better. I must admit that it took some effort in the

beginning to adjust to the taste of blackstrap molasses, but its pungent

flavor reminded me a bit of coffee and, therefore, was an almost acceptable

substitute. Now I continue with molasses primarily because of the

electrolytes, which play a pivotal role in arrhythmia.

in sinus in Seattle (Day 66)