if you can't pronounce it, you shouldn't consume it
anawhatsme
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i've heard that said time and time again when people talk about clean or wholesome eating.
however, i have come across some healthy versions of recipes that call for some hard to pronounce things.
things like Erythritol and Xylitol.
to me, they don't sound very natural, but they are used in recipes deemed healthy.
so now i'm confused.
are these things good for me or not?
any input would be greatly appreciated because i am dying to make a cake that calls for these 2 ingredients.
however, i have come across some healthy versions of recipes that call for some hard to pronounce things.
things like Erythritol and Xylitol.
to me, they don't sound very natural, but they are used in recipes deemed healthy.
so now i'm confused.
are these things good for me or not?
any input would be greatly appreciated because i am dying to make a cake that calls for these 2 ingredients.
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'Dihydrogen monoxide.'
The name means nothing.
'Live badgers' - easy to pronounce, probably shouldn't eat.0 -
I dont know what erithrytol is but xylitol is a natural sweetener that is good for your teeth and helps protect against cavities.0
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I think some degree of common sense is important. Letter of the law vs spirit of the law...0
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xylitol is a sugar alchohol. It's in the gum my daughter's orthodontists pushes because it neutralizes and even reverses the bacteria that causes decay. Because it's a sugar alcohol, consume to much, it can cause diarrhea. So I wouldn't say "good for you" but definitely a, moderation type thing if you choose to consume it.
I'll stick to letting my teenager with braces chew it in gum because she needs all the help she get to keep her teeth in top notch condition but personally, I'll bake with sugar and have a little when the mood suits me, working it into my daily calories.0 -
If most people lived literally by it, then there be not only less overweight people, but probably malnourished ones as well. The composition of an apple down to it's chemical components isn't pronouncable for many.
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If most people lived literally by it, then there be not only less overweight people, but probably malnourished ones as well. The composition of an apple down to it's chemical components isn't pronouncable for many.
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The “Nutrition Almanac” by Lavon J. Dunne gives us further nutritional information on the apple. In one medium apple weighing about five ounces we find the following constituents of vitamins and minerals; Vitamin A, B1, B2, and B6, Niacin, Pantothenic acid, Folic acid, Vitamin C and Vitamin E, Calcium, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Pottassium, Selenium, Sodium, and Zinc. The fats in the apple contain no cholesterol. Instead they are a blend of lipids, saturated, unsaturated and monounsaturated fats. In addition to fats the apple contains the other macronutrients of proteins, and carbohydrates. Other phytochemicals include; Tryptophan, Threonine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lycine, Methionine, Cystine, Phenylalanine, Tyrosine, Valine, Argenine, Histidine, Alanine, Aspartic Acid, Glutamic Acid, Glycine, Proline, and Serine. Trace amounts of Boron and Cobalt are found in apples.
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Unfortunately, I can pronounce almost everything in 3 separate languages. Darn that education anyways!0
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Of course that is said as a means to get or assist people to not eat processed foods, that have many additives, preservatives, and other ingredients not found in most whole/clean types of food.
Everything isn't black/white..thinking in absolutes is rarely realistic.0 -
Is the opposite true? Because I can pronounce bullsh!t, but I wouldn't care to consume it.0
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Dihydrogen monoxide.
It's very dangerous. It's in everything. It's in OUR BODIES. *shudders*
You ought to stop consuming it. IMMEDIATELY. And who can pronounce that, anyways?
(Well, you can call it water. I'll stick to making alarmist posts about chemical sounding names and how awful those things are.)0 -
come at me bro with organic chemistry nomenclature...
I can eat anything I guess0 -
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i've heard that said time and time again when people talk about clean or wholesome eating.
however, i have come across some healthy versions of recipes that call for some hard to pronounce things.
things like Erythritol and Xylitol.
to me, they don't sound very natural, but they are used in recipes deemed healthy.
so now i'm confused.
are these things good for me or not?
any input would be greatly appreciated because i am dying to make a cake that calls for these 2 ingredients.
How about this. Try using sugar. Problem solved.0 -
mayonnaise a lot of oversensitive people on these boards.0
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Pizza
Cheeseburgers
Steak
French Fries
I an pronounce those..I'm good to go...0 -
Theres a lot of foreign cuisines folks cannot pronounce. I can think of a buch of arabic and indian cuisine folks cannot pronounce. Would be not eat them? They super delicious and "healthy" imo0
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Dude, have you heard of Daucus carota?
That **** has GOT to be toxic.0 -
The “Nutrition Almanac” by Lavon J. Dunne gives us further nutritional information on the apple. In one medium apple weighing about five ounces we find the following constituents of vitamins and minerals; Vitamin A, B1, B2, and B6, Niacin, Pantothenic acid, Folic acid, Vitamin C and Vitamin E, Calcium, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Pottassium, Selenium, Sodium, and Zinc. The fats in the apple contain no cholesterol. Instead they are a blend of lipids, saturated, unsaturated and monounsaturated fats. In addition to fats the apple contains the other macronutrients of proteins, and carbohydrates. Other phytochemicals include; Tryptophan, Threonine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lycine, Methionine, Cystine, Phenylalanine, Tyrosine, Valine, Argenine, Histidine, Alanine, Aspartic Acid, Glutamic Acid, Glycine, Proline, and Serine. Trace amounts of Boron and Cobalt are found in apples.
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All of those grammatical mistakes are tearing me apart! :sad:0 -
"Arsenic" is a rather simple word to say. I would strongly recommend against ingesting it.
It's a catchphrase that touts ignorance as a smart guideline. If you don't know what something is that doesn't mean it's harmful. It means you don't know what it is. Look it up and see if it's something you think you should avoid or not.
I shudder to think about what this world would be like without preservatives. They're a lifesaver.0 -
I shudder to think about what this world would be like without preservatives. They're a FOODsaver.
See what I did there?0 -
FYI, erythritol is a sugar alcohol used with stevia, the plant leaf based sweetener. Stevia's easier to say. Doesn't make it any more or less healthy... Just do some research when you run across things like that.0
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I'm a chemist. Are you saying that because I can pronounce all the chemicals I use I should be okay eating them??0
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Luckily, my pronunciation is pretty damn spot on.
Give all your chemicals to me. OM NOM NOM NOM.0 -
I couldn't pronounce quinoa until around a year ago. I pronounced it "quin-oa" and it's pronounced "keen-wa". Does that mean that it wasn't healthy for me until I learned how to pronounce it?
No.0 -
problem: if you can't pronounce it, you shouldn't consume it
solution: expand your vocabulary. buy a dictionary. read more books.0 -
no one would EVER eat Worcestershire sauce AGAIN!0
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Is that really how it's said?I couldn't pronounce quinoa until around a year ago. I pronounced it "quin-oa" and it's pronounced "keen-wa". Does that mean that it wasn't healthy for me until I learned how to pronounce it?
No.
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I love saying this, but then I have a science degree....so I read labels like I'm reading Dr. Suess.0
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Is that really how it's said?I couldn't pronounce quinoa until around a year ago. I pronounced it "quin-oa" and it's pronounced "keen-wa". Does that mean that it wasn't healthy for me until I learned how to pronounce it?
No.
ha ha I was pronouncing is Quin-No-Ah for years til someone told me.0 -
Both erythritol and xylitol are naturally occurring compounds found in fruits and some vegetables. They are considered better for diabetics than sugar because they don't cause insulin spikes. In the end it's your decision but I would be cautious with xylitol as it can cause digestive issues.
If people avoided ingredients they can't pronouce Subway would be thrown from it's "healthy" pedestal. How do you say azodicarbonamide?
And no, erythritol is not Stevia; it is sometimes added to products like Truvia because it's better for baking.0
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