Most store-bought nut, hemp and coconut milks I have come across seem to have some additives in common that emulsify and thicken them. But are they good for us? Here's what Chris Kresser has to say:
http://chriskresser.com/harmful-or-harm ... m-and-more
Guar gum, locust bean, gellan gum and other additives
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If you are going to make GF bread or other baked goods, you need to use (most commonly) xanthan gum or guar gum. These products keep your bread from falling completely apart. Most GF bread also needs to be toasted to hold together. I use xanthan gum without any problems. Guar gum doesn't agree with me and I've never used the others.
Sheila W
Sheila W
To get something you never had, you have to do something you never did.
A person who never made a mistake never tried something new. Einstein
A person who never made a mistake never tried something new. Einstein
Chris,
Like virtually all additives, no, they're not good for us. But we use them if we can tolerate them, because they're typically not as bad for us as gluten, casein, etc. As our list of food sensitivities grows, we learn to choose the lessor of all the evil options.
Tex
Like virtually all additives, no, they're not good for us. But we use them if we can tolerate them, because they're typically not as bad for us as gluten, casein, etc. As our list of food sensitivities grows, we learn to choose the lessor of all the evil options.
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
I have to say that guar gum has helped me immensely!!! I have made my own capsules and take them every day. I just upped it to 3 twice a day. That's about 1/4 tsp in each capsule so that is 1 1/2 tsp a day. I tried a long time ago taking other fiber supplements like Benefiber, Metamucil, Fiber con and they only made me worse. Never occurred to me to try guar gum, it is just a thickener. No one, not one dr, nutritionist, dietician, etc ever suggested that I try it. I accidentally discovered it through Thai Coconut milk. I ate some of it, it is so creamy and thick - it's the guar gum! It absorbs water in the gut!!! I am on a very restricted diet and some medications but between Imodium and guar gum I have having solid almost completely normans!!! YAY!!!!! I am hoping that upping it to 3 twice a day will created full normans! I will take as many as I need to take.
I recommend starting slow if you are going to try it. I started with one capsule a day, then upped it to 1 twice a day, etc.. I waited several days or a week between increasing. It can make you feel a little bloated at first if you take too much. I don't think our intestines are used to feeling full. Each time I upped it I felt a tiny bit bloated but within a day or two it goes away. This time I do not feel bloated so far.
Pat
I recommend starting slow if you are going to try it. I started with one capsule a day, then upped it to 1 twice a day, etc.. I waited several days or a week between increasing. It can make you feel a little bloated at first if you take too much. I don't think our intestines are used to feeling full. Each time I upped it I felt a tiny bit bloated but within a day or two it goes away. This time I do not feel bloated so far.
Pat
Hi Pat,
That's very interesting, to say the least. I suppose the old saying, "Anything is fair in love and war" applies to treating MC, also.
Many great discoveries are made by chance/accident. I'm just guessing of course, but I would suspect that guar gum is easier on the intestines than any of the fiber products, and it's probably more effective, to boot. You may have also created a whole new treatment approach for controlling idiopathic diarrhea (sometimes called IBS). You could call it Pat's Perfect Diarrhea Remedy.
Please keep us posted.
Tex
That's very interesting, to say the least. I suppose the old saying, "Anything is fair in love and war" applies to treating MC, also.
Many great discoveries are made by chance/accident. I'm just guessing of course, but I would suspect that guar gum is easier on the intestines than any of the fiber products, and it's probably more effective, to boot. You may have also created a whole new treatment approach for controlling idiopathic diarrhea (sometimes called IBS). You could call it Pat's Perfect Diarrhea Remedy.
Please keep us posted.
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
Pat,
I just thought of an even better name that's sure to be successful — Pat's Perfect Poo Potion.
It should sell like hotcakes.
Tex
I just thought of an even better name that's sure to be successful — Pat's Perfect Poo Potion.
It should sell like hotcakes.Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
Although I am not able to eat legumes, I tolerate guar gum very well. I drink tons of Silk coconut beverage. Unfortunately, I am not able to tolerate xanthan gum. Xanthan gum is best for baking and hot foods where guar gum is best for cold foods like salad dressing. I guess it's for the best that I can't find many store-bought baked goods. They are unhealthy in so many ways. Check out Brain Change by David Perlmutter, MD.
He feels that people who eat gluten and sugar have a much higher risk of brain disease.
He feels that people who eat gluten and sugar have a much higher risk of brain disease.
A different Xanthan Gum
Authentic Foods Xanthan Gum is made using a cabbage base, you can read some good details on this
in the review section.
I thought this is a good way to use it in addition to baking with it-
"a pinch of xanthan gum to your homemade salad dressings for improved suspension of vinegar and oil."
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0001 ... PDKIKX0DER
in the review section.
I thought this is a good way to use it in addition to baking with it-
"a pinch of xanthan gum to your homemade salad dressings for improved suspension of vinegar and oil."
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0001 ... PDKIKX0DER