Hunting at the Supermarket

[Rene]

Hi folks,

Meats, fruits and vegetables. Sounds simple enough. But usually my hunting and gathering are accompanied with a shopping basket and not a spear. So I wanted to start a discussion about good food and bad food that can be found at the supermarket. Some seem good but need a closer look. After reading numerous labels it is amazing how many grocery items contain one of the following additives:

1- Calcium Ascorbate
2- Sodium Ascorbate
3- Ascorbic Acid
4- Food Acid
5- Citric Acid.

According to Stirling’s research, these 5 items are not good for P sufferers because of the calcium component. SO READ LABELS and report here any interesting findings. For instance, I am eating applesauce. It’s a fruit, right? Sure, but guess what’s added – citric acid for a preservative. Also I was checking a shredded cheddar cheese label. Once again I found a forbidden additive. Calcium Ascorbate was added to prevent caking. All the items in my pantry will be replaced with items NOT containg these additives. If you find a seemingly SAFE food that is contaminated please report it here. To the contrary, if you find a brand or alternative product that is CLEAN please report it here as well. I will be doing the same thing. And hopefully this will help some of us out.
Jimmy

From: jjimn Sent: 16/01/2008

HEY Stirling,

Is "Calcium Sulfate" an additive that would be in the same family as those above. After re-checking that was the ingredient added to the shredded cheese to prevent caking.

I know you probably get tired of answering questions. But I have a few more about the diet. I noticed that you said nothing about sweeteners. Was wondering what your thoughts are on honey, pure maple syrup, and good ol plain sugar. I found some glutten free pancakes at this site:

www.glutenfree.com/item_detail.aspx?ItemCode=956037 but I notices they have sugar. Otherwise the ingedients seem to indicate it's GF, NSF, and AF. I love pancakes. What do you think?
Jimmy



From: Blue_Opal2003 Sent: 18/01/2008 10:32 AM
I love pancakes too & so far have resorted to making my own, I seem to be OK with rolled oats, (brown) rice flour & tapioca flour and almonds (other seeds or nuts can be used too) no dairy. I combine the nuts & oats in the blender on high until fine. Very well beaten egg(s) give it a lighter texture & a banana gives it flavor, then no sweetner is needed. For syrup I generally chop some fruit up in a small saucepan with a little water & maybe a little bit of honey, stevia or maple syrup.
Blue Opal

From: jjimn Sent: 22/01/2008

Thanks Blue opal for your post. I've been experimenting with a recepie for wheat free pancakes. Yours sound very similar to what I have been doing. I will post it in the recepie section. I would still like to know from Stirling what his thoughts are on sweeteners ( honey, maple syrup, etc) I am also trying to get a handle on the acids to avoid. Previously I found Apples sauce with ascorbic acid. i know that's out. But, recently i found some with erythorbic acid. I believe that is a similar compound. Both are used to preserve color. So now these are the two I'm wondering about:
-Calcium Sulfate
-Erythorbic Acid

Just a note. I know it would be best to buy apples and make fresh applesauce. And I know it would be better to buy organic apples. And I know it would be better to grow my own organic apples. The point is that every step equals more time and hard work and money. And I am trying at this point to pick my battles. Which ones are the most important to fight. If I've gone from eating an apple fritter to eating some natural unsweetened apple sauce (with a little erythorbic acid to maintain color) that could be good enough for now maybe.

Jimmy

From: xx_krysti_xx Sent: 25/03/2008

Dear Readers,
What a minefield, have just started reading some of the notes from everyone, and can`t believe the amount of information out there, but very interesting. Keep up the good work everyone. I`m about to start the strict diet, and will post everything i learn as i go along.

Kind Regards Dave L

From: Blue_Opal2003 Sent: 03/04/2008

Hey, Dave, there is really a lot to "wrap one's mind around" here, no doubt about that !

And be sure that your posting as you go along will encourage others to really get into the diet ~ which may for some of us be no easy thing to do !

I've been pretty much on it since long before I found this site, but the information here has helped me to fine tune

Blessings
Blue Opal

[Rene]

Indian Spices , salts?

I want to know if Indian spices come in the safe category:

Coriander ?
Cumin?
Turmeric?
Salt?
Black pepper?
vegetable oil....corn oil...sunflower oil?
curry powder ?
Green chilies?
Red chilly powder ?

From: StirlingStrauss1 Sent: 11/03/2008
Hi Sandy,


Coriander ? Great
Cumin? Great
Turmeric? Great
Salt? Fine
Black pepper? Fine
vegetable oil....corn oil...sunflower oil? No ~ use olive oil instead
curry powder ? Ok
Green chilies? No
Red chilly powder ? No

From: StirlingStrauss1 Sent: 12/03/2008
Hi All,
.........
I always use cold pressed oils. Avacado, Macadamia, for tasty salads dressing and Olive extra virgin for cooking (or dressing).
Grain oils l always avoid.
Stirling

[Rene]

Calcium, Vitamin D ?

From: SANDY (Original Message) Sent: 10/03/2008 8:51 PM
If i stop milk and dairy ,where will I get the calcium and Vitamin D so important for the bones??

Should I start eating Cod Liver Oil Tablets Or Omega3 tablets?

Do they help?

From: StirlingStrauss1 Sent: 11/03/2008 3:53 AM

CALCIUM from natural foods.

Calcium is the most abundant mineral in our body and works with phosphorus and other elements to give strength to bones and teeth.

Calcium is needed for blood clotting, muscle contraction, nerve function, the transmission of nerve impulses, vital in enzyme regulation, in the secretion of insulin in adults. Older women require more calcium after menopause to avoid osteoporosis.

Pregnant women and growing children require extra calcium.

Deficiency signs are osteoporosis, osteomalacia, muscle spasms, cramps, heart palpitations, high blood pressure, rickets, and joint pains.

Natural food sources are dried seaweed, canned sardines, canned pink salmon, tofu, tahini, almonds with skin, yoghurt, dried figs, parsley, Chinese broccoli, brazil nuts, rocket, prawns, mussels, goats milk, organic milk, lemon peel, roasted sunflower seeds, coriander, walnuts, hazel nuts, pecans, peanuts, dried apricots, dried blackcurrants, sesame seeds, sultanas, chickpeas, English spinach, prunes, dates, raisins, raw pumpkin seeds, oranges, comfrey,

Vitamin D is needed for calcium absorption

Latest Research has shown that Arthritis and Psoriasis sufferers have low vitamin D

Vitamin D can be made in the skin when the skin is exposed to ultraviolet light, such as sunlight.

Also foods such as Cod liver oil, oily fish (salmon, sardines), eggs, butter, calves, milk, yoghurt, beef, lamb, veal, chicken, crustaceans have natural vitamin D.

Stirling