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Post by liltip on Jul 19, 2013 13:32:55 GMT -5
Hello, I am really interested in purchasing this book, but have not yet due to some concerns. I'm hoping someone can help me out. I am a REAL food kinda girl, truly interested in understanding the foods that God has blessed us with. This means that I eat the majority of my foods as close to how God provided them as possible. Like, no low fat (overly-processed) dairy - I mean, is there a cow anywhere that produces low fat dairy on its own? I know there is a rule to not eat fats with carbs, or something like that, so I'm wondering if my anti-skim, mostly raw dairy rule will make following this plan difficult? The same question applies to stevia. In my research, I have not found much good with it and would prefer to stay away. If I skipped the recipes and rules associated with stevia, will that make my life more difficult in following this plan? Finally, canola oil and vegetable oils are not allowed in my house - are these ingredients found often in this plan? I am happy to use olive oil for cold recipes and butter or coconut oil for heating, but won't really use anything else.
Again, I'm interested in purchasing this book, but as money is tight right now and my library does not have it, I'm hoping I can get a little insight before I plop the $$ down for it. Thanks so much!
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Post by cashen10 on Jul 19, 2013 14:23:47 GMT -5
I've been using THM for almost 10 months & have never used canola or veg oil, I don't think there is a single recipe in the book that calls for them, only coconut oil, butter, & olive oil. I do use skim products for myself. We milk our cows & I separate the cream from the milk. The cream is great in my coffee, for whipped cream, & for butter. I use the skimmed milk to make Greek yogurt & kefir. I do buy cottage cheese b/c i'v
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Post by cashen10 on Jul 19, 2013 14:29:19 GMT -5
Sorry...my little one hit send while I was typing . Anyway...as far as stevia goes, since I can grow it & make it into a powder & it has helped me kick sugar I use it. I also use xylitol. This was recommended to us by our holistic dentist & after researching it feel that it is beneficial to our overall health ( great for teeth, infections, & gut health). I understand the low-fat/skimmed opposition (I was there at one point) but what is your opposition to pure stevia?
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Post by liltip on Jul 19, 2013 20:31:53 GMT -5
I just have concerns about the origins and processes involved in producing a lot of the stevia . Green leaf stevia/liquid stevia may be acceptable, but anything that is made into a powder, especially if it is white, won't work as it means some amount of bleaching or unknown processing has been used. I don't know if the liquid stevia would work in the recipes - thoughts? Also, how long have you been using THM and do you feel successful with it? Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts!
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Post by steffanie3 on Jul 19, 2013 23:43:39 GMT -5
The book talks about all the areas you mention They do not recommend most vegetable oils, same thoughts on olive and coconut. They address why they think it is healthy to eat low-fat dairy, if I can summarize it very basically it would be people have done so forever. Milk doesn't come out low-fat, but easily and naturally separates the fat. Stevia is also talked about as well, if you are more comfortable with green you could use that instead.
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Post by steffanie3 on Jul 19, 2013 23:44:31 GMT -5
From your questions I have a feeling you would enjoy this book quite a bit and tend towards the "Serene/purist" mindset
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Post by cashen10 on Jul 24, 2013 9:44:58 GMT -5
I have been using THM for almost 10 months & have lost almost 50 lbs (I might have hit by now but haven't weighed in a few weeks). I LOVE it! I agree w/ steffanie3 that it should mesh well w/ you based on your questions. There is a way to make stevia powder that is not bleached & it's naturally white. Dry the stevia leaves, crumble & sift out the powder. The powder is in the veins of the leaf. It doesn't need to be bleached. Maybe some processors do this for some reason but the recommended brands do not, from my understanding. I'm more of a purist (not always, I have 8 children & sometimes convenience wins the day, lol) but I have found my happy healthy place use THM. The book recommends Truvia as an acceptable option but my purist mindset will not let me go there. I use pure stevia extract both powder & liquid form. I do not use the green stevia, I really don't need the extra chlorophyll & it tastes like licorice Please feel free to ask me or anyone else here anything about making or adjusting THM to fit your food preferences/needs.
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Post by mrsmomof6 on Aug 1, 2013 17:35:49 GMT -5
I want to thank both the poster and the repliers for this thread. I am a "purist" type too, and haven't bought the book yet because I don't want to plop down 35 bucks! for something I might have read and been unable to agree with. This thread addresses some of my concerns.
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