tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post2223821662491468361..comments2024-01-01T07:01:27.625-08:00Comments on Foodtrainers: Make Your Own Almond Milk To Avoid This IngredientUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-34561837685235255402013-10-24T10:15:59.132-07:002013-10-24T10:15:59.132-07:00if
carrageenan is from seaweed and the seaweed is...if <br />carrageenan is from seaweed and the seaweed is harvested from the pacific ocean, where fukushima is leaking atleast 300 tons of radioactive water per day since 2011, wouldnt carrageenan be highly radioactive?jessicabnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-42966903074058490782013-04-24T08:30:14.900-07:002013-04-24T08:30:14.900-07:00Enjoyed your article on making your own Almond Mil...Enjoyed your article on making your own Almond Milk. I used the remaining strained almond meal for facials. It was divine!Linda Campbellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-67921360537076404202013-04-07T19:26:37.452-07:002013-04-07T19:26:37.452-07:00hmm i thought it was in TJ's almond milk?hmm i thought it was in TJ's almond milk?ThehealthyApronnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-52187909630423350862013-03-11T10:07:36.721-07:002013-03-11T10:07:36.721-07:00I never realized how easy making your own almond m...I never realized how easy making your own almond milk was! I'd probably need to invest in a better blender though!Slim Sanityhttp://twitter.com/Slim_Sanitynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-64126459113852265532013-03-11T06:35:48.176-07:002013-03-11T06:35:48.176-07:00Just checked and Whole Foods' organic almond m...Just checked and Whole Foods' organic almond milk doesn't contain carrageenan (though it does contain xanthan gum; not sure how healthy that is). On an unrelated note, Lauren, any thoughts on the Wahls diet?Camillenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-80796298688947115272013-03-08T13:00:31.082-08:002013-03-08T13:00:31.082-08:00Thanks for writing about carrageenan! It is incred...Thanks for writing about carrageenan! It is incredibly frustrating how widespread it is. I'm sort of lazy with this so I wind up not drinking any almond milk at all for long stretches of time. But when the mood strikes, sometimes it's fun to play around with hazelnuts, pistachios or Brazil Nuts too!Kathyhttp://twitter.com/beautypalettenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-58608834477614114772013-03-08T08:25:17.796-08:002013-03-08T08:25:17.796-08:00And you don't have a concern about the number ...And you don't have a concern about the number of calories in the homemade version? 100 vs 35 calories for the unsweetened Silk brand. Would you just add more water to it? (I usually use 2 cups in my morning smoothie). Didn't know about the carrageenan - I'll be on the lookout for that!Avanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-72689847460252703432013-03-08T05:47:32.493-08:002013-03-08T05:47:32.493-08:00We must have been on the same wave length because ...We must have been on the same wave length because I just wrote a post on carrageenan myself. I've been looking to make my own almond milk too :) great post.Dani's Dishhttp://twitter.com/DanisDish1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-2135275148181961532013-03-08T03:54:18.472-08:002013-03-08T03:54:18.472-08:00I just learned about issues w/ carrageenan a few w...I just learned about issues w/ carrageenan a few weeks ago. Sigh...We probably use more dairy milk-cow or goat-in our house, but I so buy almond milk from time to time as well. Of course the brand I like (Calafia) has carrageenan in it :-(. I haven't jumped on the DIY nut milks, but will give it a try. I'm like you with everything else-make a lot of homemade, but you'll always find marinara jars in my pantry, plus a few other staples as well. Looks like someone had a fun party-9???EA Stewart, MBA, RDhttp://twitter.com/TheSpicyRDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-2411105550274467992013-03-07T14:50:06.274-08:002013-03-07T14:50:06.274-08:00If only using 1/2 weeks may not be worth it but my...If only using 1/2 weeks may not be worth it but my guess is if you liked it you could use in beverages, oatmeal and other things. The question is lecithin is whether it has to be there at all...Laurennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-55533917946837435762013-03-07T14:48:47.548-08:002013-03-07T14:48:47.548-08:00just not too treaty jeannette, right?just not too treaty jeannette, right?Laurennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-80194993762259869132013-03-07T14:48:25.783-08:002013-03-07T14:48:25.783-08:00Almond is better than soy (for sure) but have to m...Almond is better than soy (for sure) but have to make sure right almond milk whether from store or homemade.Laurennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-53271043600219045162013-03-07T11:34:29.831-08:002013-03-07T11:34:29.831-08:00All very scary. I thought Almond milk was better ...All very scary. I thought Almond milk was better than regular or soy milk. Oh well, will try making my own.Randinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-25428977317037669722013-03-07T11:03:18.203-08:002013-03-07T11:03:18.203-08:00Great suggestion and recipe. Always looking for a...Great suggestion and recipe. Always looking for a healthy after dinner treat!Jeannettenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-22572024044313231502013-03-07T08:47:57.346-08:002013-03-07T08:47:57.346-08:00I also buy the Silk unsweetened version. I have ab...I also buy the Silk unsweetened version. I have about 1-2 cups a week and I like that it lasts in the fridge for a while. I don't think I would have the patience to whip up a batch for when I want cereal (which is randomly 1-2 times a week). <br /><br /><br />Is sunflower lecithin a concern?Einat Navehnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-35296713867212104882013-03-07T08:24:48.162-08:002013-03-07T08:24:48.162-08:00It's actually used on mice to test anti inflam...It's actually used on mice to test anti inflammatory meds, they give them carrageenan first, how sad is that?Laurennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-56347455068010716732013-03-07T08:24:02.401-08:002013-03-07T08:24:02.401-08:00truth about granola is I am more of a smoothie per...truth about granola is I am more of a smoothie person. Husband loves "elizabeth" with his granola. It's not an I can't make, more that I like that product, ingredients are good...macerated strawberries- yum.Laurennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-83261070545893765002013-03-07T08:23:01.579-08:002013-03-07T08:23:01.579-08:00i have my mom's tomato sauce recipe, I love i...i have my mom's tomato sauce recipe, I love it but I love Rao's too. A cheese cave Jen, get one and I'll come make cheese with you.Laurennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-35672278082920058962013-03-07T08:21:59.685-08:002013-03-07T08:21:59.685-08:00It's really 5 min of "work" trust me...It's really 5 min of "work" trust me and I'm a work avoider. The taste will convince you, promise.Laurennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-17006736643833752282013-03-07T07:52:53.978-08:002013-03-07T07:52:53.978-08:00Thanks for confirming the concerns around carragee...Thanks for confirming the concerns around carrageenan. I would love to make my own almond milk, but it seems like a lot of work for 3 cups of milk. I discovered that the "Silk" brand of unsweetened almond milk uses sunflower lecithin instead of carrageenan. Too bad about the Almond Breeze brand...why don't big companies just make food that doesn't include scary, processed ingredients??Laurennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-47683173685368719022013-03-07T07:25:17.713-08:002013-03-07T07:25:17.713-08:00I'm with you Lauren - I've realized that I...I'm with you Lauren - I've realized that I'd rather make things myself because it's just better. Was reading about carrageenan the other day and it's so prevalent - even in "organic" products. So food fear kicks in and I've been wanting to add it to my DIY skills, but in the meantime, carrying this list with me - there are a lot of unhappy surprises on it: http://www.cornucopia.org/shopping-guide-to-avoiding-organic-foods-with-carrageenan/<br /><br />I try to stay away from store bought anything when I can but it's a time/accessibility equation...but if I had access to a cows and a cheese cave I'd probably make my own cheese (FYI - homemade ricotta is so easy and delicious). <br /><br />Love Om Cashew milk (having it right now actually) - it's awesome. Have been wanting to make my own, but kept reading about "nut bags" and just didn't want to go there - so thanks for clearing that up!<br /><br /><br /><br />And I'll send you a recipe for tomato sauce - it's one of the easiest things ever!JenChttp://cheapandevilgirl.tumblr.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-38016328294958697292013-03-07T06:14:04.838-08:002013-03-07T06:14:04.838-08:00It's interesting that you don't make your ...It's interesting that you don't make your own granola, it's so easy to make! And so easy to customize. You must really love that Purely Elizabeth kind, I've never tried it but maybe I should. I like making my own granola though because it makes the house smell so nice and I can control what goes in it and how sweet it is. My favorite of the moment uses the juice from macerated strawberries as a sweetener (just sprinkle a bowl of sliced strawberries with sugar, let it sit for an hour or two, and then squeeze out some juice - you can use the slices for something else, like ice cream topping!). Makes it really nice and crunchy. <br /><br />We don't drink a ton of almond milk in our house so I am not really up on the ingredient problems you mention but it's good to know. I could probably try making this myself with the food processor (my blender is not that great, it's no vitamix!).Jennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-27648077424159321142013-03-07T05:04:27.139-08:002013-03-07T05:04:27.139-08:00How disappointing that there is carrageenan in Pac...How disappointing that there is carrageenan in Pacific Organic unsweetened almond milk. I've never heard of carrageenan before. The word sounds so much like something natural -- I never thought it could be dangerous. We've been buying a ton of this almond milk from Amazon Prime. I will switch to something else asap. Thanks Lauren!Liznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-57891562758606345242013-03-07T04:58:00.344-08:002013-03-07T04:58:00.344-08:00TJ does make almond milk (chilled version I think)...TJ does make almond milk (chilled version I think) without it BUT no packaged holds a candle to homemade when it comes to creaminess, I swear to you.Laurennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-36013399083612119172013-03-07T04:52:39.474-08:002013-03-07T04:52:39.474-08:00Oh my, I didn't know this about carrageenan. ...Oh my, I didn't know this about carrageenan. Interesting. But, I love my TJs almond milk! It's so rich and creamy. I have to go look at the ingredient list now.....The Candid RDnoreply@blogger.com