Re: Some questions: juice, cauliflower, shortening

[Guest guest]

Corey,

I'm too new to answer all of your questions, but I can tell you that Spectrum

Shortening is a product from Spectrum that I am using to replace Crisco or other

brands of shortening, so that we can avoid trans fats. IMO the evidence that

trans fats are harmful is compelling, but the " evidence " that tropical fats

should be avoided is completely flawed. If you are convinced that you should

avoid tropical fats, then Spectrum Shortening is not for you. I just used up my

last one, so I don't have a container to look at, but I'm pretty sure that it is

made from either palm oil or palm kernel oil. Sorry I forget which, plus,

although I've read about the difference between the two, I always forget which

is which. Once again, I'm sorry I'm not more help. :/

What fats to consume more of or less of, is not really part of SCD protocols

as far as I know, except that you should be watching your reaction to see how

you tolerate all of the allowable SCD foods. (Just wanted to include that to

clarify. Didn't want you to think that I was suggesting you avoid trans fats as

a part of SCD.)

Sheril

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[Guest guest]

Spectrum shortening is a coconut oil that many use in place of butter.

Apple cider is legal because it is simply pressed apples. Notice that cider

is cloudy while the juice is clear. Many juices have sweeteners added.

Welch's 100% purple and white grape juices truely are just that. You see,

manufacturers are not required to list an ingredient if it is less than 2%

in the product. In order to insure that they are not putting something in

their product without listing it, you'd need to get it in writing in paper

form. An email or phone conversation will basicly cover them legally if

they lie to you, but hard copy makes them liable if they do not disclose

what all ingredients are in the product. Welch's has done that, and their

100% purple and grape juice contains no illegal scd ingredients. So if you

want to use some other brand that you like, it would be a good idea to get

the complete ingredient list in writing from them. Just call them up, and

tell them that you have a child with severe food allergies, and you're

trying to determine which products you can give him/her. Ask them to send

you in writing the complete ingredient list for which ever products of

theirs you want to use. I can't answer the question about colliflower.

Meleah

scd 05/06

iel 3yrs., asd

Ethan 5yrs., Mark 1yr.

Some questions: juice, cauliflower, shortening

> Hi everyone. First off, thanks SO much to all of you for your

> questions AND answers. I'm learning a great deal and feel better

> knowing I'm not going at this alone!

>

> A few questions:

>

> JUICE. Can someone explain to me in more detail why apple juice is

> not legal but cider is? What is the difference, exactly? How about

> the Tader Joe's organic, unfiltered apple juice? And are ALL grape

> juices -white included - allowed? I guess I'm confused about the

> idea that there can be contamination with food that is purchased.

> Why, for example, is Welch's acceptible and Trader Joe's isn't?

>

> PINEAPPLE. Is the canned pineapple from TJ's allowed? It contains

> only pineapple and pineapple juice (doesn't say anything about being

> it's own)

>

> Cauliflower. One of the recipes from peacnbread.com calls for

> cauliflower juice. What is this, exactly?

>

> What is Spectrum shortening?

>

> Thanks!

> Corey

>

>

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>

> For information on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, please read the book

> _Breaking the Vicious Cycle_ by Elaine Gottschall and read the following

> websites:

> http://www.breakingtheviciouscycle.info

> and

> http://www.pecanbread.com

>

>

[Guest guest]

" Cauliflower. One of the recipes from peacnbread.com calls for

cauliflower juice. What is this, exactly? "

I'll answer this since it is my recipe.

I just put pieces of raw cauliflower through my juicer.

It comes out mostly clear, but slightly white in color. It has a very

mild taste and made a good subsitute for milk in the Mock Ranch dip.

I had modified the recipe to be GFCF and had previously used potato

milk (DariFree). When we started SCD, we were still casein free and I

wanted to continue to make the Ranch dip. So, I experimented with a

couple of things to replace the DariFree. I tried celery juice, but

didn't like the texture. After that I tried juicing cauliflower and

it worked out really well. So, I stuck with that.

Jody

mom to -7 and -9

SCD 1/03

[Guest guest]

<<JUICE. Can someone explain to me in more detail why apple juice is

not legal but cider is? >>

There's a problem with both apple and pear juices that are commercially

manufactured. In order to get the clarity of regular apple juice, it's cooked

down and processed to the point that there are high levels of fructose or

sorbitol (sorry, I should know which one, but I'm in a rush at the moment and

trying to get all my e-mail handled in about five minutes... HA!).

So, when it comes to apple or pear particularly, you need to use only those that

are just the squished fruit... such as, apples pressed through a cider press...

or HOME juiced is fine, too (very easy, if you have a juicer). Never ever use

any apple or pear juice that is anything other than just JUICED/PRESSED...

bottled and capped as is. No cooking, filtering, concentrating, etc.

The Welch's grape was verified years ago to be okay... manufacturing process

checked out and use by many, many, many people over time has proven to be

well-tolerated on SCD. This, of course, could change at any time, without

notice, so everyone should be aware of that. ONLY the bottled Welch's is okay...

not the frozen.

Knudsen's " Just Juice " line has been approved, too. Some others... I think they

are listed on the pecanbread site... or on www.breakingtheviciouscycle.info .

You'd have to ask Trader Joe's exactly how they manufacture their juice... and

get confirmation in writing. That verification is all you have to go on... and

you entrust your child's health to their word... so go with that disclaimer.

Again, just don't use the apple or pear unless it's just as I described above.

Beyond that, it might be worth it to stick with the tried-and-true and not take

chances.

<<PINEAPPLE. Is the canned pineapple from TJ's allowed? It contains

only pineapple and pineapple juice (doesn't say anything about being

it's own)>>

To be honest, we've had recent information that the Dole pineapple may not even

be okay anymore. It " USED TO BE " canned " in it's OWN juice " ,.... but I guess

they've changed their practices and some people have had problems with it.

Again, you would have to get written assurance from TJ's that NOTHING else is

EVER added to the product, and realise that you are trusting your health (or

your child's health) to them. It might be best to stick with a fresh pineapple

once in a while.

<<Cauliflower. One of the recipes from peacnbread.com calls for

cauliflower juice. What is this, exactly?>>

That means running fresh, raw cauliflower through a home juicer. Sound

absolutely gross to me.... OOPS, in MY opinion only!

<<What is Spectrum shortening?>>

It is palm oil.... not hydrogenated, great for baking, and legal.

Patti