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Brynn,
Thanks for the information on egg and cheese substitutes. I am learning
away, here! Keep the great information coming.

Happy Mothering,
Julie
Mommy to Ali and Matthew, Wife to a Great Man, Adam
Please check out a few of my favorite sites:
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"It helps me to remember that people are more important than ideas and that
being kind is more important than being right."
-Peggy O'Mara, Publisher of Mothering Magazine.

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In a message dated 5/29/00 2:23:53 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
panchot@... writes:

<< A note on the soy/rice cheeses. If you're looking for vegan alternatives
to
cheese, there are very few that do not contain casein, a milk derived
protein. If you have little ones that are sensitive to dairy, casein can
trigger the same reactions. >>

I did not know this! I will have to check it out. I haven't given him any
yet. Like I said, I am not sure what triggers him into a really gassy
reaction, not to mention fussy, and target bottoms. Any suggestions how I
figure this one out?

Happy Mothering,
Julie
Mommy to Ali and Matthew, Wife to a Great Man, Adam
Please check out a few of my favorite sites:
http://www.mothering.com
http://www.AttachmentParenting.org
http://www.LaLecheLeague.org
http://www.naturalchild.org
"It helps me to remember that people are more important than ideas and that
being kind is more important than being right."
-Peggy O'Mara, Publisher of Mothering Magazine.

panchot

Well, keep in mind that you are getting a biased opinion ok? :-) First, I
would eliminate all dairy (and animal products) Also eliminate processed
foods and anything that's really refined. Get white sugar out of there, and
white flour. I dont' know how old he is, but I would start him on some
acidopholus right away, like yesterday. In case there is a problem with
yeast, and if the red bottom has been going on long term, that could be a
possibility. The acidopholus should help balance the bacteria in the tummy.
Important on the processed food though. If you are nursing, breast milk is
amazing for red bottoms. Other than that, buy some comfrey and steep it with
hot water (hot like for tea) and mix it up in the food processor and apply
that several times a day. It will be gone. Now, if you are going to go out
and buy some acidopholus, most capsules are 'enteric coated' which means
that they are coated with gelatin. One that is widely available is the
Nature's Way children's powder. I've called the company and it is completely
vegetarian. If you do end up with one that is gelatin coated, just pull the
capsule apart and add it to some cool rice milk (flavored if that helps) and
shake it up.

Whew, I've got to get out to the garden, THE SUN JUST CAME OUT! On a final
note, careful with your clothes washing soap/detergent and body soap. In my
opinion, detergents are just plain bad. A good natural laundry SOAP is best.
We use Sodasan. But there are many good brands, Bio Kleen, Ecover, etc. And
they are widely available. As far as bath soap, something very gentle and
natural. No 'fragrances' in it. I would say purchase it at a natural foods
co-op or store if you can. Dr.Bronner's soaps are great. Also very, very
good for the skin is Chandrika Ayurvedic soap, little box, green bar. Hard
to find in some areas, you might want to find an Indian grocer and ask them
about it. Or your natural food store might be able to get ahold of it if
they don't carry it. I wouldn't suggest any bleach or fabric softener (you
might already have stopped using these things). The residues left in the
clothes (not to mention the harm to the environment) aren't worth it and can
irritate skin as well....

Whew, I'm out to do some planting and weeding.

Brynn


"To be nobody but yourself in a world which is doing its best night and day
to make you like everybody else means to fight the hardest battle any human
being can fight and never stop fighting."
--e.e. cummings



-----Original Message-----
From: Jaam1224@... [mailto:Jaam1224@...]
Sent: Monday, May 29, 2000 1:09 PM
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Subject: Re: [Unschooling-dotcom] egg substitutes


In a message dated 5/29/00 2:23:53 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
panchot@... writes:

<< A note on the soy/rice cheeses. If you're looking for vegan alternatives
to
cheese, there are very few that do not contain casein, a milk derived
protein. If you have little ones that are sensitive to dairy, casein can
trigger the same reactions. >>

I did not know this! I will have to check it out. I haven't given him any
yet. Like I said, I am not sure what triggers him into a really gassy
reaction, not to mention fussy, and target bottoms. Any suggestions how I
figure this one out?

Happy Mothering,
Julie
Mommy to Ali and Matthew, Wife to a Great Man, Adam
Please check out a few of my favorite sites:
http://www.mothering.com
http://www.AttachmentParenting.org
http://www.LaLecheLeague.org
http://www.naturalchild.org
"It helps me to remember that people are more important than ideas and that
being kind is more important than being right."
-Peggy O'Mara, Publisher of Mothering Magazine.

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Lynda

The greatest flax seed "chopper" in the world is a coffee bean grinder! It
is really quick and grinds them down to an almost powder. The one I have
you measure into a little cap type affair and then you turn it upside to
remove the top and you have these really uniformly ground up little seeds.
Then I toss them in the food processor or the blender or muffins that I am
making.

Lynda

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> From: panchot <panchot@...>
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: [Unschooling-dotcom] egg substitutes
> Date: Monday, May 29, 2000 11:27 AM
>
> A good egg substitute that you can purchase is called Ener-G egg
replacer.
> It's a powder and you add it with the required amount of water depending
on
> how many eggs the recipe calls for.
>
> Then you have Flax Eggs. Wonderful. Gives you omega3 oils on top of being
> completely nutritious.
> 1/3 cup whole flax seeds
> 1 cup water.
>
> In a blender or food processor, blend the seeds to an even meal. Then
slowly
> add water while blending. Blend until mixture resembles a thick
milkshake.
> Transfer to a sealable container and store in the fridge (will keep for
3-6
> days). If you like you can pour through a straner to remove the seeds.
Makes
> the equivalent of 6 eggs. Flax eggs are great for binders in pancakes,
> breads, and other baking, but not to eat on their own. 3 Tablespoons of
flax
> eggs equals 1 egg.
>
> A note on the soy/rice cheeses. If you're looking for vegan alternatives
to
> cheese, there are very few that do not contain casein, a milk derived
> protein. If you have little ones that are sensitive to dairy, casein can
> trigger the same reactions. SOYMAGE is a vegan cheese, as well as
> VEGANRELLA. HOWEVER, when you're not eating cheese, you do not crave it.
> These types of cheese are not meant to be consumed like dairy cheese.
They
> are meant to be used very sparingly. I use them rarely. Maybe a tiny bit
> sprinkled VERY lightly on a veggie pizza every now and then, but I
haven't
> done that in a while. We just don't use them often.
>
> Brynn~
>
>
> "To be nobody but yourself in a world which is doing its best night and
day
> to make you like everybody else means to fight the hardest battle any
human
> being can fight and never stop fighting."
> --e.e. cummings
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jaam1224@... [mailto:Jaam1224@...]
> Sent: Monday, May 29, 2000 10:12 AM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [Unschooling-dotcom] alternatives
>
>
> Nicoletta, Brynn and all,
> I love all the information you all have been sending!!! : ) Please,
keep
> it
> coming: ) : )
>
> I am new at this veggie stuff and I am always interested in new ideas
> ecspecially where food is concerned. My hubby is a little on the
> conservative side, but is willing to try things as long as they don't
appear
> "wierd".
>
> I am very interested in alternatives to mayo. Thanks for the recipes, I
> intend on trying the eggless one after my next trip to the healthfood
store.
> My little one does not do to well with eggs either.
>
> I found a great tasting alternative to American cheese this weekend at
the
> grocery store. It actually taste like cheese to me, the real taste will
be
> my daughter and hubby. It is called Rice slice. It didn't taste funky
to
> me
> at all.
> Speaking of eggless, can someone tell me what kind of alternatives they
use?
> ( For baking and eating).
>
> Happy Mothering,
> Julie
> Mommy to Ali and Matthew, Wife to a Great Man, Adam
> Please check out a few of my favorite sites:
> http://www.mothering.com
> http://www.AttachmentParenting.org
> http://www.LaLecheLeague.org
> http://www.naturalchild.org
> "It helps me to remember that people are more important than ideas and
that
> being kind is more important than being right."
> -Peggy O'Mara, Publisher of Mothering Magazine.
>
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Lynda

Remove one thing at a time and wait about a week. Then add something new
and wait about a week. Don't do a whole bunch of things at once. I
learned this the hard way with kidlet #4.

Lynda

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> From: Jaam1224@...
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [Unschooling-dotcom] egg substitutes
> Date: Monday, May 29, 2000 1:08 PM
>
> In a message dated 5/29/00 2:23:53 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
> panchot@... writes:
>
> << A note on the soy/rice cheeses. If you're looking for vegan
alternatives
> to
> cheese, there are very few that do not contain casein, a milk derived
> protein. If you have little ones that are sensitive to dairy, casein can
> trigger the same reactions. >>
>
> I did not know this! I will have to check it out. I haven't given him
any
> yet. Like I said, I am not sure what triggers him into a really gassy
> reaction, not to mention fussy, and target bottoms. Any suggestions how
I
> figure this one out?
>
> Happy Mothering,
> Julie
> Mommy to Ali and Matthew, Wife to a Great Man, Adam
> Please check out a few of my favorite sites:
> http://www.mothering.com
> http://www.AttachmentParenting.org
> http://www.LaLecheLeague.org
> http://www.naturalchild.org
> "It helps me to remember that people are more important than ideas and
that
> being kind is more important than being right."
> -Peggy O'Mara, Publisher of Mothering Magazine.
>
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Shannon Brophy

I have read that if you heat flax oil/seeds, you destroy the omega 3
oils/efa that you could get. I believe that Dr. Andrew Weil talks about
this. It does sound like a good egg substitute, though. I have heard that
soy flour also can substitute for eggs.
Shannon

Campbell & Wyman

I am reading with interest the discussions regarding food allergies and the
like.

Our daughter seems to have allergies to meat...even "organically-feed"
animals. The 'specialists' scoff but I have been living with this girl for
11 years and I KNOW that meat affects her...and so does she. Excema and
hives and asthma present when she has been eating too much meat for too
many days and sometimes just one load of meat will trigger quite a reaction.

Has anyone out experienced meat allergies?

Brooke in B.C.
brynlee@...