Comments on: How to Handle Vegan and Vegetarian Substitutions for Common Food Items http://evolvingwellness.com/posts/916/how-to-handle-vegan-and-vegetarian-substitutions-for-common-food-items/ Holistic, Natural, and Green Approach to Optimal Wellness. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:33:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 By: Evita Ochel http://evolvingwellness.com/posts/916/how-to-handle-vegan-and-vegetarian-substitutions-for-common-food-items/comment-page-1/#comment-11857 Evita Ochel Mon, 22 Nov 2010 22:22:34 +0000 http://evolvingwellness.com/?p=916#comment-11857 Hi Dave, Wow Dave, I don't even know where to begin! I mean what do you say to that? All I kept thinking after I read your comment, is how does Dr.Oz sleep at night and/or how much is he getting paid and by whom to say stuff like that?!?!? It is insane advice, that is all I have to say! Yes, the coffee bean can be beneficial, but not without serious side-effects, not to mention the other unhealthy junk that the average person puts in their coffee, like sugars and creams, etc... To me, this is completely irresponsible to say stuff like that, as with the amount of adrenal fatigue alone out there, we as health care professionals, cannot afford to put ideas in people's heads about drinking more coffee, but need to help them detox and get off this addictive and harmful substance. And as for alcohol.... don't even get me started... one of the main causes of oral, esophagus and stomach cancers! And you know people, will just turn around and say "everything in moderation"..... It is both very sad and very funny what is happening in the world of health today where people like Dr.Oz are concerned and as you point out, no wonder we have the health chaos we have. Thank you so much for sharing all this! Hi Dave,

Wow Dave, I don’t even know where to begin! I mean what do you say to that?
All I kept thinking after I read your comment, is how does Dr.Oz sleep at night and/or how much is he getting paid and by whom to say stuff like that?!?!?
It is insane advice, that is all I have to say!

Yes, the coffee bean can be beneficial, but not without serious side-effects, not to mention the other unhealthy junk that the average person puts in their coffee, like sugars and creams, etc…

To me, this is completely irresponsible to say stuff like that, as with the amount of adrenal fatigue alone out there, we as health care professionals, cannot afford to put ideas in people’s heads about drinking more coffee, but need to help them detox and get off this addictive and harmful substance.
And as for alcohol…. don’t even get me started… one of the main causes of oral, esophagus and stomach cancers!

And you know people, will just turn around and say “everything in moderation”…..

It is both very sad and very funny what is happening in the world of health today where people like Dr.Oz are concerned and as you point out, no wonder we have the health chaos we have. Thank you so much for sharing all this!

]]> By: Dave http://evolvingwellness.com/posts/916/how-to-handle-vegan-and-vegetarian-substitutions-for-common-food-items/comment-page-1/#comment-11718 Dave Thu, 18 Nov 2010 20:02:08 +0000 http://evolvingwellness.com/?p=916#comment-11718 Hi Evita, I think we're in trouble. Deep trouble. Every morning I watch the Dr Oz show while I exercise. Can't beat that, exercise while watching an icon in the field of health. Today I thought was going to be a great show as it was a show on cancer and some of the ways to prevent cancer. I thought this show would tie into some of the thinking of your post about eating more vegetables and avoiding processed foods especially processed meats in which it did. Of course every time he mentions a fruit or a vegetable it's a super food. Now, unfortunately for me this next part of his show I was running on the treadmill in which I fell, got belt marks across my face and half of my nose is in-bedded in the belt. He said by drinking up to 6 regular cups of coffee a day can prevent 6 different types of cancers. Also by drinking 2 beers or alcohol drinks a day you can prevent a few other types of cancers. So next time your at a party and you hear somebody say hey dude, you want a beer, it fights cancer or maybe we can mix it with some coffee you'll be cancer free for ever. The problem is everybody looks for guidance from doctors and health professionals and Dr Oz being so popular people tend to use these ideas. The media is all over the board when it comes to health, people are generally lost on what to eat and that's why we have the obesity and diseases that we have. Next, when you see a excellent website as this one is follow the tips for healthy living. Hi Evita,
I think we’re in trouble. Deep trouble. Every morning I watch the Dr Oz show while I exercise. Can’t beat that, exercise while watching an icon in the field of health. Today I thought was going to be a great show as it was a show on cancer and some of the ways to prevent cancer. I thought this show would tie into some of the thinking of your post about eating more vegetables and avoiding processed foods especially processed meats in which it did. Of course every time he mentions a fruit or a vegetable it’s a super food. Now, unfortunately for me this next part of his show I was running on the treadmill in which I fell, got belt marks across my face and half of my nose is in-bedded in the belt. He said by drinking up to 6 regular cups of coffee a day can prevent 6 different types of cancers. Also by drinking 2 beers or alcohol drinks a day you can prevent a few other types of cancers. So next time your at a party and you hear somebody say hey dude, you want a beer, it fights cancer or maybe we can mix it with some coffee you’ll be cancer free for ever. The problem is everybody looks for guidance from doctors and health professionals and Dr Oz being so popular people tend to use these ideas. The media is all over the board when it comes to health, people are generally lost on what to eat and that’s why we have the obesity and diseases that we have. Next, when you see a excellent website as this one is follow the tips for healthy living.

]]> By: Evita Ochel http://evolvingwellness.com/posts/916/how-to-handle-vegan-and-vegetarian-substitutions-for-common-food-items/comment-page-1/#comment-11602 Evita Ochel Tue, 16 Nov 2010 21:26:25 +0000 http://evolvingwellness.com/?p=916#comment-11602 Hi Dave, When it comes to yogurt, you are right on it considering 99% of them not being very healthy. So my recommendations for getting the most health benefits out of yogurt are as follows: 1. If stuck to buy a typical commercial yogurt, always go natural, flavor free. (Add in your own fruits, nuts, honey, etc) - This is a worst case scenario. 2. Next step up, is seek out plain and ORGANIC sources. This eliminates the problems with the animals being given all sorts of chemicals, hormones, drugs, etc. 3. If choosing between yogurts, consider, natural, organic KEFIR. This is where plain, organic Greek Yogurt is also a good option. 4. When it comes to cow's milk or goat's milk, the biggest difference is the fat content. Cow based dairy tends to be more fat saturated. Cows are also more commercialized and tend to have more health problems, unless buying from a trusted farmer. And if you have access to organically raised cows or goats, or raw milk, yes, you can make your own very healthy yogurt, as long as one does not ruin it with adding sugar or something crazy like food coloring :) This type of yogurt can be part of a healthy diet, but for those who have no such access, no need to feel bad, as it is not a must for a healthy diet. Hi Dave,

When it comes to yogurt, you are right on it considering 99% of them not being very healthy.

So my recommendations for getting the most health benefits out of yogurt are as follows:

1. If stuck to buy a typical commercial yogurt, always go natural, flavor free. (Add in your own fruits, nuts, honey, etc) – This is a worst case scenario.

2. Next step up, is seek out plain and ORGANIC sources. This eliminates the problems with the animals being given all sorts of chemicals, hormones, drugs, etc.

3. If choosing between yogurts, consider, natural, organic KEFIR. This is where plain, organic Greek Yogurt is also a good option.

4. When it comes to cow’s milk or goat’s milk, the biggest difference is the fat content. Cow based dairy tends to be more fat saturated. Cows are also more commercialized and tend to have more health problems, unless buying from a trusted farmer.

And if you have access to organically raised cows or goats, or raw milk, yes, you can make your own very healthy yogurt, as long as one does not ruin it with adding sugar or something crazy like food coloring :)

This type of yogurt can be part of a healthy diet, but for those who have no such access, no need to feel bad, as it is not a must for a healthy diet.

]]> By: Dave http://evolvingwellness.com/posts/916/how-to-handle-vegan-and-vegetarian-substitutions-for-common-food-items/comment-page-1/#comment-11595 Dave Tue, 16 Nov 2010 18:29:42 +0000 http://evolvingwellness.com/?p=916#comment-11595 Hi Evita, There has been a lot of talk on yogurt being healthy. I considered 99% of the yogurts as not being very healthy. What about plain Greek yogurt and Goat milk yogurt. I know they are animal based and pasteurized but they don't have a lot of additives like other yogurts and you can do so much with Greek yogurt. Can you make your own healthy yogurt. Thanks, Dave Hi Evita,
There has been a lot of talk on yogurt being healthy. I considered 99% of the yogurts as not being very healthy. What about plain Greek yogurt and Goat milk yogurt. I know they are animal based and pasteurized but they don’t have a lot of additives like other yogurts and you can do so much with Greek yogurt. Can you make your own healthy yogurt.
Thanks,
Dave

]]> By: Evita Ochel http://evolvingwellness.com/posts/916/how-to-handle-vegan-and-vegetarian-substitutions-for-common-food-items/comment-page-1/#comment-4083 Evita Ochel Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:10:15 +0000 http://evolvingwellness.com/?p=916#comment-4083 @ QI REJUVENATION - Hello and thank you so much for the feedback - it is wonderful to hear you found this article helpful :) @ BRYAN - Hello Bryan and wonderful to hear. Thanks and visit as often as you like :) @ HANLIE - Hi Hanlie, thank you so much for the feedback and adding in your own experience insights here too :) Yes, I love nutritional yeast...don't use it as often as I would like, but love it nonetheless! I have not tried coconut milk yet...would love to, it sounds delicious as I love all things coconut (natural of course ;) Yeah, I don't have good access to sea vegetables either, but you know what I believe that one can eat amazing too without these items. Eating based on what is available locally is probably way healthier too. And I love your enthusiasm about your diet - me too, I am so there with you! Each meal, I am so grateful for and bless with appreciation as it is so "real" and wholesome, it feels great! @ QI REJUVENATION – Hello and thank you so much for the feedback – it is wonderful to hear you found this article helpful :)

@ BRYAN – Hello Bryan and wonderful to hear. Thanks and visit as often as you like :)

@ HANLIE – Hi Hanlie, thank you so much for the feedback and adding in your own experience insights here too :)

Yes, I love nutritional yeast…don’t use it as often as I would like, but love it nonetheless!

I have not tried coconut milk yet…would love to, it sounds delicious as I love all things coconut (natural of course ;)

Yeah, I don’t have good access to sea vegetables either, but you know what I believe that one can eat amazing too without these items. Eating based on what is available locally is probably way healthier too.

And I love your enthusiasm about your diet – me too, I am so there with you! Each meal, I am so grateful for and bless with appreciation as it is so “real” and wholesome, it feels great!

]]> By: Hanlie http://evolvingwellness.com/posts/916/how-to-handle-vegan-and-vegetarian-substitutions-for-common-food-items/comment-page-1/#comment-4042 Hanlie Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:51:28 +0000 http://evolvingwellness.com/?p=916#comment-4042 This is definitely a subject that needed to be addressed and I am so glad that it was done by you. Fortunately, when I learned about a plant-based diet, it was 100% within in the context of whole foods, so right there it eliminated a lot of the "substitutes". I rarely use soy (milk or tofu) and when it comes to veggie burgers, I make my own. Nutritional yeast has been an interesting addition to our diet this past year and it is so versatile. My favorite milk substitute is coconut milk - you don't get nut milks over here and my blender is too feeble to make them. I wish I had access to sea vegetables and items like agave (I use honey) and hemp and chia seeds, but I make do without them. We love the way we eat! This is definitely a subject that needed to be addressed and I am so glad that it was done by you. Fortunately, when I learned about a plant-based diet, it was 100% within in the context of whole foods, so right there it eliminated a lot of the “substitutes”. I rarely use soy (milk or tofu) and when it comes to veggie burgers, I make my own.

Nutritional yeast has been an interesting addition to our diet this past year and it is so versatile. My favorite milk substitute is coconut milk – you don’t get nut milks over here and my blender is too feeble to make them.

I wish I had access to sea vegetables and items like agave (I use honey) and hemp and chia seeds, but I make do without them. We love the way we eat!

]]> By: Bryan http://evolvingwellness.com/posts/916/how-to-handle-vegan-and-vegetarian-substitutions-for-common-food-items/comment-page-1/#comment-3943 Bryan Fri, 11 Dec 2009 04:04:50 +0000 http://evolvingwellness.com/?p=916#comment-3943 I was just browsing the net, And your post made me stop by. This so great and thoughtful. And I will surely visit this site more often. Keep posting! I was just browsing the net, And your post made me stop by. This so great and thoughtful. And I will surely visit this site more often. Keep posting!

]]> By: Qi Rejuvenation http://evolvingwellness.com/posts/916/how-to-handle-vegan-and-vegetarian-substitutions-for-common-food-items/comment-page-1/#comment-3902 Qi Rejuvenation Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:25:57 +0000 http://evolvingwellness.com/?p=916#comment-3902 I became a vegetarian four years ago and this is one of the most useful articles I have read recently. Thanks for the great information and "food for thought." Your article confirms what I have started to think for a while now. I became a vegetarian four years ago and this is one of the most useful articles I have read recently. Thanks for the great information and “food for thought.” Your article confirms what I have started to think for a while now.

]]> By: Evita Ochel http://evolvingwellness.com/posts/916/how-to-handle-vegan-and-vegetarian-substitutions-for-common-food-items/comment-page-1/#comment-3895 Evita Ochel Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:07:25 +0000 http://evolvingwellness.com/?p=916#comment-3895 @ GENA - Hi Gena and thank you so much for stopping by and your feedback. It is greatly appreciated :) @ CHANDELLE - Hi Chandelle - perfect observation and addition. That is exactly the key, if someone is changing and wants or needs a little support, than many of these foods can be used in that transition period, with as you also pointed out, the main goal being whole, natural, etc., eventually. Thank you so much for your valuable addition! @ GENA – Hi Gena and thank you so much for stopping by and your feedback. It is greatly appreciated :)

@ CHANDELLE – Hi Chandelle – perfect observation and addition. That is exactly the key, if someone is changing and wants or needs a little support, than many of these foods can be used in that transition period, with as you also pointed out, the main goal being whole, natural, etc., eventually.

Thank you so much for your valuable addition!

]]> By: Chandelle http://evolvingwellness.com/posts/916/how-to-handle-vegan-and-vegetarian-substitutions-for-common-food-items/comment-page-1/#comment-3894 Chandelle Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:51:08 +0000 http://evolvingwellness.com/?p=916#comment-3894 Evita, thanks for this post. I believe that "substitutes" can be helpful transition foods, but the key word is "transition." I don't believe they should be used long-term or as anything more than an occasional treat. Whole, nutrient-dense, sustainably-grown foods should be the foundation of any diet, vegetarian or not, and in the case of a vegetarian diet, plants should be identifiable as plants, not plants shaped and flavored to be indistinguishable from animal foods. Evita, thanks for this post. I believe that “substitutes” can be helpful transition foods, but the key word is “transition.” I don’t believe they should be used long-term or as anything more than an occasional treat. Whole, nutrient-dense, sustainably-grown foods should be the foundation of any diet, vegetarian or not, and in the case of a vegetarian diet, plants should be identifiable as plants, not plants shaped and flavored to be indistinguishable from animal foods.

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