Guest guest Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 Hi Mike, <<I happened to be thinking tonight about the cooking of all the > veggies and fruits (to break down the cell wall for easier digestion) > and then remembered something I had read awhile back when considering > freezing certain fruits/veggies. > > The freezing process tends to break cell walls as well, because of > the expanding ice crystals within the cells. The result is obvious > when you let frozen fruit thaw out completely, as it becomes mush > (basically like heavily cooked fruits/veggies). So, I'm wondering. > Is there any reason why freezing could not be used as a similarly > effective means of breaking down the cell wall of fruits and veggies > for easier digestion?>> Freezing will partially break down cell walls of fruit and veggies, but not as much cooking until soft. I use a pressure cooker to speed up the cooking process. It is quick and helps retain nutrients. Steaming may be another option to speed things up for you. If your child/children are only able to tolerate well cooked veggies you can cook large amounts and then freeze meal sized portions in zipper bags or freezer safe containers. Sheila, SCD Feb. 2001, UC 23yrs, PCOD 22yrs mom of and Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 Sheila, Exactly how do you use the pressure cooker for cooking your foods. My mother used it when I was little, but she is gone and I don't know anyone else who can tell me. I know they are supposed to be beneficial, but don't know much else. Act like you are writing the book, " Pressure Cooking For Dummies " when you respond please. I am like my Asperger's son and am extremely literal. I don't read between the lines. Bonita Re: Frozen vs. Cooked Hi Mike, <<I happened to be thinking tonight about the cooking of all the > veggies and fruits (to break down the cell wall for easier digestion) > and then remembered something I had read awhile back when considering > freezing certain fruits/veggies. > > The freezing process tends to break cell walls as well, because of > the expanding ice crystals within the cells. The result is obvious > when you let frozen fruit thaw out completely, as it becomes mush > (basically like heavily cooked fruits/veggies). So, I'm wondering. > Is there any reason why freezing could not be used as a similarly > effective means of breaking down the cell wall of fruits and veggies > for easier digestion?>> Freezing will partially break down cell walls of fruit and veggies, but not as much cooking until soft. I use a pressure cooker to speed up the cooking process. It is quick and helps retain nutrients. Steaming may be another option to speed things up for you. If your child/children are only able to tolerate well cooked veggies you can cook large amounts and then freeze meal sized portions in zipper bags or freezer safe containers. Sheila, SCD Feb. 2001, UC 23yrs, PCOD 22yrs mom of and Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 Sheila, Thanks for your response. I appreciate any help since we're still so new to this. Mike - Father of Caeden 4.5 yr - ASD since 1 - SCD since 8-11-07 > > Hi Mike, > > <<I happened to be thinking tonight about the cooking of all the > > veggies and fruits (to break down the cell wall for easier > digestion) > > and then remembered something I had read awhile back when > considering > > freezing certain fruits/veggies. > > > > The freezing process tends to break cell walls as well, because of > > the expanding ice crystals within the cells. The result is > obvious > > when you let frozen fruit thaw out completely, as it becomes mush > > (basically like heavily cooked fruits/veggies). So, I'm > wondering. > > Is there any reason why freezing could not be used as a similarly > > effective means of breaking down the cell wall of fruits and > veggies > > for easier digestion?>> > > Freezing will partially break down cell walls of fruit and veggies, > but not as much cooking until soft. > > I use a pressure cooker to speed up the cooking process. It is > quick and helps retain nutrients. > > Steaming may be another option to speed things up for you. > > If your child/children are only able to tolerate well cooked veggies > you can cook large amounts and then freeze meal sized portions in > zipper bags or freezer safe containers. > > > Sheila, SCD Feb. 2001, UC 23yrs, PCOD 22yrs > mom of and > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 Hi Bonita, <<Exactly how do you use the pressure cooker for cooking your foods. My mother used it when I was little, but she is gone and I don't know anyone else who can tell me. I know they are supposed to be beneficial, but don't know much else. Act like you are writing the book, " Pressure Cooking For Dummies " when you respond please. I am like my Asperger's son and am extremely literal. I don't read between the lines.>> I follow the directions that came with the pressure coking foloowing the amounts of water and cooking times they recommend. If I need it softer I add more water and increase the time for a few more minutes. It is very important to use enough water. Do you own a pressure cooker? If yes, does it have an operating manual? Sheila, SCD Feb. 2001, UC 23yrs, PCOD 22yrs mom of and Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 Sheila, Yes I do own a pressure cooker (one of those passed down from Mom things) but have never used it. I do not have an owner's manual. Hence my problem. I'm not sure I could even find what brand the thing is. I'm a very good cook and easily adaptable, so a description on how to use it for one thing would probably suffice. I could figure the rest out. I only remember the thing on top whistling and Mom taking the pressure off of it. If you know of a brand of one that I could look up the instructions online, I could do that. I really don't feel liike buying another one just for instructions when the one I have works. I have had to replace some expensive kitchen equipment lately. Thanks. Bonita Re: Frozen vs. Cooked Hi Bonita, <<Exactly how do you use the pressure cooker for cooking your foods. My mother used it when I was little, but she is gone and I don't know anyone else who can tell me. I know they are supposed to be beneficial, but don't know much else. Act like you are writing the book, " Pressure Cooking For Dummies " when you respond please. I am like my Asperger's son and am extremely literal. I don't read between the lines.>> I follow the directions that came with the pressure coking foloowing the amounts of water and cooking times they recommend. If I need it softer I add more water and increase the time for a few more minutes. It is very important to use enough water. Do you own a pressure cooker? If yes, does it have an operating manual? Sheila, SCD Feb. 2001, UC 23yrs, PCOD 22yrs mom of and Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 Lots of people have a Presto. Go here for an instruction booklet you can download: http://www.gopresto.com/products/products.php?stock=01264 mom to alex-12 SCD 4/23/04 > > Sheila, > Yes I do own a pressure cooker (one of those passed down from Mom things) but have never used it. I do not have an owner's manual. Hence my problem. I'm not sure I could even find what brand the thing is. I'm a very good cook and easily adaptable, so a description on how to use it for one thing would probably suffice. I could figure the rest out. I only remember the thing on top whistling and Mom taking the pressure off of it. If you know of a brand of one that I could look up the instructions online, I could do that. I really don't feel liike buying another one just for instructions when the one I have works. I have had to replace some expensive kitchen equipment lately. > Thanks. > Bonita > > Re: Frozen vs. Cooked > > > Hi Bonita, > > <<Exactly how do you use the pressure cooker for cooking your foods. > My mother used it when I was little, but she is gone and I don't know > anyone else who can tell me. I know they are supposed to be > beneficial, but don't know much else. Act like you are writing the > book, " Pressure Cooking For Dummies " when you respond please. I am > like my Asperger's son and am extremely literal. I don't read > between the lines.>> > > I follow the directions that came with the pressure coking foloowing > the amounts of water and cooking times they recommend. If I need it > softer I add more water and increase the time for a few more > minutes. It is very important to use enough water. > > Do you own a pressure cooker? > > If yes, does it have an operating manual? > > Sheila, SCD Feb. 2001, UC 23yrs, PCOD 22yrs > mom of and > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 thanks Bonita Re: Frozen vs. Cooked > > > Hi Bonita, > > <<Exactly how do you use the pressure cooker for cooking your foods. > My mother used it when I was little, but she is gone and I don't know > anyone else who can tell me. I know they are supposed to be > beneficial, but don't know much else. Act like you are writing the > book, " Pressure Cooking For Dummies " when you respond please. I am > like my Asperger's son and am extremely literal. I don't read > between the lines.>> > > I follow the directions that came with the pressure coking foloowing > the amounts of water and cooking times they recommend. If I need it > softer I add more water and increase the time for a few more > minutes. It is very important to use enough water. > > Do you own a pressure cooker? > > If yes, does it have an operating manual? > > Sheila, SCD Feb. 2001, UC 23yrs, PCOD 22yrs > mom of and > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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