Wellness

[Qwackertoo]

On 7/2/2014 terrier3 said:

On 7/2/2014 Qwackertoo said:

I had read when I was researching buying my 750 . . . that doing grains in the dry containers would "pit" the surface of the "wet" containers so that has kept me from trying.

My friend has had the same Vitamix for 30 years.

Did they use GLASS containers back then? Or plastic? I know what they use now is a very strong plastic . . . I'll probably splurge and order from JL Hulford. I got a great deal on my 750 and a "free" extra container and I think I even went thru ebates or MrRebates but I've been spending on soooooooooooooo many other things lately (granite, tile, etc. etc.) that the dry container just hasn't bubbled up to the top of my list.

[jaxs mom]

Bread being bad for you is just the latest no carb diet fad. Remember when butter was bad for you, fat was bad for you? Now Paleo is new fad and fat is good and carbs are bad. In few years it will be something else.

[Qwackertoo]

On 7/2/2014 jaxs mom said:

Bread being bad for you is just the latest no carb diet fad. Remember when butter was bad for you, fat was bad for you? Now Paleo is new fad and fat is good and carbs are bad. In few years it will be something else.

While it may not be "bad" it starts a vicious cycle for many . . . I know IF I indulge in too much junk food I eat even more junk food so I do best just to refrain . . . other than maybe a holiday dessert or vacation or something. For me, just one becomes just two and maybe even just three.

Same thing for eggs. Eggs are good. Eggs are bad. Coffee is bad. Coffee is good. Wine. Pretty much has become a FILL IN THE BLANK as it changes all too often.

[sgraham30]

When I want bread, I buy a gluten free version that Costco sells. I've cut way back on how much bread I eat.

[santorini]

On 7/2/2014 Qwackertoo said:

On 7/2/2014 terrier3 said:

Big loaves of white bread from the supermarket are loaded with preservatives and have little nutritional value. BAD!

I don't eat much bread...but I do get bread from a local bakery. The family buys local wheat & grind their own flour. Their bread is high in protein and fiber, due to the type of wheat they use and the way they grind it.

I am interested in trying to grind flour in my Vitamix....

Does anyone have experience with trying this?

Not yet. I still need to "splurge" and by the "dry container". When I got my 750 . . . I opted for the 32 and 64 oz "wet" containers.

I recently bought the dry container (Amazon - much cheaper - ~$87 instead of $140 here). I didn't do research on making adjustments to the bread recipes when you grind your own wheat. I just assumed I could use the same recipe, but on my first attempt a few days ago, my bread came out like a brick. I plan to search the internet for tips when I find the time.

[twocent]

I now detest the taste of white bread and don't know how I ate it for years.

I put on a ton of weight due to hypothyroid(I thought it was due to menopause) and had to change my entire way of eating due to cholesterol #'s off the charts. I only eat multi grain bread toasted , once per day.

When having a sandwich, I use multi-grain toasted sandwich thins or if I eat out, I toss the bun.

[Qwackertoo]

On 7/2/2014 santorini said:

On 7/2/2014 Qwackertoo said:

On 7/2/2014 terrier3 said:

Big loaves of white bread from the supermarket are loaded with preservatives and have little nutritional value. BAD!

I don't eat much bread...but I do get bread from a local bakery. The family buys local wheat & grind their own flour. Their bread is high in protein and fiber, due to the type of wheat they use and the way they grind it.

I am interested in trying to grind flour in my Vitamix....

Does anyone have experience with trying this?

Not yet. I still need to "splurge" and by the "dry container". When I got my 750 . . . I opted for the 32 and 64 oz "wet" containers.

I recently bought the dry container (Amazon - much cheaper - ~$87 instead of $140 here). I didn't do research on making adjustments to the bread recipes when you grind your own wheat. I just assumed I could use the same recipe, but on my first attempt a few days ago, my bread came out like a brick. I plan to search the internet for tips when I find the time.

Thanks santorini . . . I should remember to ALWAYS check and compare with Amazon! Off to look!

[addiegal]

On 7/2/2014 twocent said:

I now detest the taste of white bread and don't know how I ate it for years.

I put on a ton of weight due to hypothyroid(I thought it was due to menopause) and had to change my entire way of eating due to cholesterol #'s off the charts. I only eat multi grain bread toasted , once per day.

When having a sandwich, I use multi-grain toasted sandwich thins or if I eat out, I toss the bun.

I made our bread for years and of course much of it was white bread! My husband still wants it. I have given up bread because I like you am hypothyroid and weight is a problem. I had to change my way of eating and it has helped. I agree that the more of the bad things we eat the more we want them! Also, I bought the dry container from QVC for $ 50.00 it was a special offer I think. Anyone have a good recipe for a bread using coconut flour?

[Lacey1]

I only eat my own, homemade bread. I use lots of different recipes/grains, and only eat that in moderation.

[hckynut]

On 7/1/2014 BigOrangeKitty said:

Do you believe it's bad for you? I noticed that Wal-Mart sells these huge loaves of Italian and French bread for just $1 .... I commented to the clerk that was pretty good. She said yes, the price is good, but bread is bad for you, we shouldn't eat it. No bread at alll?

No I don't believe it and I know it is not bad for my body. I eat 100% whole wheat and have done so for decades now.

I wouldn't use what a Walmart clerk says to decide what is good for my body. She might have good intentions, however unless she has a degree in nutrition? I've done my own research and experiments with different foods over many decades now and I pretty much know what foods are the best fuel for this old body, and the young one also.

Might want to do some research and make your decision about your body from reading lots of pro's and con's about this topic.