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Post by Slinger on Dec 30, 2021 23:26:54 GMT
I shall definitely be eating more fresh pineapple now I've got my gizmo and won't end up covered head to toe in pineapple juice from trying to skin the bloody things, and slice them.  |
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Post by MikeMusic on Dec 31, 2021 10:13:02 GMT
Grapefruit can work against certain medication.
Pineapple may also to a lesser degree.
Reading the NHS and other websites comes up with surprises
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Post by MartinT on Dec 31, 2021 11:21:33 GMT
I couldn't have grapefruit during chemotherapy, but am free to eat it these days.
My father couldn't eat pineapple on account of it reacting badly with his tongue. I believe it's a thing but cannot find the name of the condition.
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Post by Slinger on Dec 31, 2021 14:36:24 GMT
It's the enzymes in pineapples called bromelian, which break down proteins and essentially attack your tongue, cheeks, and lips on contact. It affects all of us to some degree, but those who are affected the most actually experience bleeding from the tongue, and cheeks. Once you chew & swallow the chemicals in your saliva (and finally your stomach acids) break the dodgy stuff in the pineapple down. Bromelian is a combo of two protein-digesting enzymes (called proteases), a corrosive chemical that breaks down amino acids, and that’s why pineapple is also an effective and delicious meat tenderizer. Some people are also allergic to pineapple, which carries the confusing scientific name - pineapple allergy. Symptoms are... swelling of the face, tongue, throat, and lips difficulty breathing flushing of the face intense itching or hives constipation sinus congestion metallic taste in the mouth dizziness fainting anaphylactic shock People who are allergic to pineapple may also be allergic to birch tree pollen or bananas, which is known as pollen-allergy syndrome. I love the internet, and my mastery of it.  |
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Post by brian2957 on Dec 31, 2021 14:53:47 GMT
I was gonna order one of those pineapple thingies, and a pineapple in my next shop, don't think I'll bother now Think I'll stick to bananas and grapes  |
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Post by MartinT on Dec 31, 2021 22:02:12 GMT
More for me! |
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Post by MikeMusic on Feb 26, 2022 17:05:46 GMT
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Post by Slinger on Mar 11, 2022 23:38:58 GMT
Does anyone use Tofu? I've ordered a block for the first time this week (and bought a Tofu press) to replace the chicken in a Kung Po Chicken Tofu I intend whipping up this week. I'll probably toss some sliced courgette in too, which is one of my more usual meat substitutes in a stir fry.
I've also ordered a can of Banana Blossom, a.k.a. Banana Flower. Has anyone tried that?
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Post by MikeMusic on Mar 12, 2022 9:58:19 GMT
Have foods with tofu in Reason I eat various items is I was using them up after being left behind by the boss and or kids Courgette is one. Spinach, raspberries, strawberries, blueberries probably others I'm discovering more on my own now Sauerkraut is not as bad as I thought it might be Many different nuts and seeds added |
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Post by brian2957 on Mar 12, 2022 10:17:43 GMT
Never tried Tofu, be interested in your thoughts gents. Never really appealed to me, but I will give it a go if it's recommended.
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Post by John on Mar 12, 2022 10:58:05 GMT
It can be nice just need to have interesting flavours with it
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Post by Slinger on Mar 12, 2022 12:31:53 GMT
It can be nice just need to have interesting flavours with it That's what I gathered, John. It's one of those things that has little or no flavour of its own, but soaks up the flavour(s) of whatever it's cooked with. Apparently it's vastly improved by " pressing" the water out of it before use too. |
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Post by brian2957 on Mar 12, 2022 14:24:44 GMT
Any idea what the texture is like ?
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Post by Slinger on Mar 12, 2022 14:32:39 GMT
Any idea what the texture is like ? I think it varies, there are several "grades" from soft through semi-firm to firm, and that can change again, and firm up more, if you press the water content out of it. All of that "knowledge" comes from Googling it though, I@ll let you know what it feels like in the mouth when I've cooked some up. |
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Post by brian2957 on Mar 12, 2022 15:52:48 GMT
Perfect mate |
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Post by MikeMusic on Mar 12, 2022 15:55:20 GMT
Marshmallow without the taste |
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Post by MikeMusic on Mar 14, 2022 9:47:10 GMT
21 Vegan Women Athletes Who Get their Protein Power from Plants"Many athletes, including those at the professional level, report that a plant-based diet gives them more energy, can lead to quicker recovery times, and improves their overall athletic performance. Keep reading for a list of 21 women athletes who know how to get more than enough protein from plants and are thriving on a vegan diet. Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet for Athletes While many people believe that a diet rich in animal protein is crucial to athletic success, athletes like professional cyclo-cross racing cyclist Molly Cameron and WNBA player Diana Taurasi are living proof that plant-based protein is just as impactful, if not more so. According to Cameron, a diet rich in vegan protein keeps her blood sugar consistent. Taurasi, on the other hand, credits her reduced inflammation and quicker recovery times to her plant-based eating habits. And there’s plenty of research to support these claims. For example, a 2013 study that appeared in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that participants who followed a vegan diet for 18 weeks improved their blood cholesterol and blood sugar levels more than those who followed a standard control diet with meat. The vegan participants also lost more weight than their meat-eating counterparts. As Taurasi said, vegan diets have also been proven to reduce inflammation. Per a 2018 study that appeared in the Journal of the American Heart Association and was later cited by Harvard Medical School, a vegan diet may help lower heart-damaging inflammation more than the diet recommended by the American Heart Association (AHA), which includes meat and animal products. More specifically, the study examined 100 people with heart disease. Half were randomly selected to follow a vegan diet, which excludes meat, poultry, dairy, eggs, seafood, and fish. The others followed the AHA diet, which encourages lean poultry, fish, and low-fat dairy products, along with plant-based foods. After eight weeks, C-reactive protein (CRP) levels were 32 percent lower among people in the vegan diet group when compared with the AHA diet group. Elevated levels of CRP—a marker for inflammation—are associated with a higher risk of heart attack. Similarly, vegan diets have also been associated with reduced risk of arthritis, which is inflammation of the joints. .. more on link
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Post by Slinger on Mar 17, 2022 21:51:45 GMT
I had my first taste of Tofu tonight, in the aforementioned Kung Po. I pressed the water out of it overnight, and it stayed firm throughout cooking. It was a little rubbery, but once I got used to the texture it was fine. I'll definitely be going back for more. As was said earlier, it's got no flavour of its own, but I've noticed a "Smoked Tofu" that I may try next.
I used a jar of Sharwood's Kung Po Cooking Sauce by the way, and I'll be going back for more of that too. It was very nice. Suitable for Vegetarians, not Vegans though.
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Post by MartinT on Mar 17, 2022 21:57:44 GMT
Is it worth marinating tofu before cooking?
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Post by Slinger on Mar 17, 2022 22:29:17 GMT
Is it worth marinating tofu before cooking? As long as you're marinating it in whatever you're going to be cooking it in I don't see why not. Googled it. You don't need to if you're cooking it in a broth or a stew, but anything else; go for it. You can even cook it in the air fryer. www.andianne.com/tofu-marinades/ |
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