Instead of juice...
madammariposa
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So every morning I have a bit of juice (orange) to take my pills with. This is obviously a no-no and it ramps up my carbs quite a bit. I can't take them with water as the taste of them makes me gag, and these are pills I'm going to be on and have been on long-term. Any ideas what I could take them with that is less sugary but still flavoured enough that I can't taste their ucky-ness?
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Try ginger and sparling mineral water. What you do is grate a knob or two of ginger then steep it in boiling water. When it cools you can add some of it (to taste) to a cup of sparkling mineral water.0
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Honestly, I do not think a half cup of 100% juice a day will kill you... Unless you are doing Whole 30 , it is not that frown upon to drink that much juice.
Yes, it increase your carb a bit, but paleo/primal doesn't necessary means keto anyway.
If you drink coffee , you can take it with that. I gave up coffee for the past few weeks, and it has been awesome for me.0 -
Unsweetened ice tea, water with a squeeze of lemon, almond milk, just to name a few.0
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V8 is a no no I presume?
It doesn't ramp up blood sugar.0 -
V8 is a no no I presume?
It doesn't ramp up blood sugar.
Yikes! According to MFP database, one can serving of v8 juice is 14 g carbs and 9 g sugar.0 -
That is the 12 floz large bottle = 1.5 cup of fluid. Nobody drinks that amount just to swallow some pills. Even one cup is too much for that purpose, half cup is plenty for that, which is 1/3 of that amount, not a big deal IMHO.V8 is a no no I presume?
It doesn't ramp up blood sugar.
Yikes! According to MFP database, one can serving of v8 juice is 14 g carbs and 9 g sugar.0 -
Instead of OJ, I like drinking lemon wedge squeezed into water with a few drops of stevia. Sugar free lemonade with all the vitamin c!0
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What about a probiotic drink? That way you can pick any flavor and have the added benefit of getting a few sips of probiotics in each day without having to think about it. I like the lemon ginger. 45 calories per 8 oz serving. One 16 oz bottle could last you 5 days or so.0
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V8 is a no no I presume?
It doesn't ramp up blood sugar.
Yikes! According to MFP database, one can serving of v8 juice is 14 g carbs and 9 g sugar.
V8 is a highly processed food-like item. Not food. Isn't the point of Paleo to avoid the processed, big name non food items?
I can't offer much useful advice since I don't understand choosing to drink fruit juice but depending on your health situation the sugar may indeed matter. A lot. It does for me.
One thing I choose to choke down every day is fermented cod liver oil/butter oil. My secret: grin and bear it, swallow it down, but I take it right before supper so the taste will quickly be covered by my delicious food.
As mentioned above, probiotic drink like kefir might be worth a try.0 -
Organic herbal tea is nice. There are so many flavors to choose from. My favorite is green tea chai. Good luck!!0
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Exactly. Yesterday I had a 35 calorie (5grams of sugar, 1 fiber) can of V-8.
That is the 12 floz large bottle = 1.5 cup of fluid. Nobody drinks that amount just to swallow some pills. Even one cup is too much for that purpose, half cup is plenty for that, which is 1/3 of that amount, not a big deal IMHO.V8 is a no no I presume?
It doesn't ramp up blood sugar.
Yikes! According to MFP database, one can serving of v8 juice is 14 g carbs and 9 g sugar.0 -
RECONSTITUTED VEGETABLE JUICE BLEND (WATER AND CONCENTRATED JUICES OF TOMATOES, CARROTS, CELERY, BEETS, PARSLEY, LETTUCE, WATERCRESS, SPINACH), CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: SALT, VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID), NATURAL FLAVORING, CITRIC ACID.
V8 is a highly processed food-like item. Not food. Isn't the point of Paleo to avoid the processed, big name non food items?
PS: note that I assumed it was off limits to someone following palo. I like it. :-)0 -
RECONSTITUTED VEGETABLE JUICE BLEND (WATER AND CONCENTRATED JUICES OF TOMATOES, CARROTS, CELERY, BEETS, PARSLEY, LETTUCE, WATERCRESS, SPINACH), CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: SALT, VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID), NATURAL FLAVORING, CITRIC ACID.
V8 is a highly processed food-like item. Not food. Isn't the point of Paleo to avoid the processed, big name non food items?
PS: note that I assumed it was off limits to someone following palo. I like it. :-)
V8 is a highly processed food. "Reconstituted"… what's in the water (fluoride, other industrial contaminants?); what's the quality of the veggies used? and highly refined salt. "Natural flavouring" can be any number of crappy stuff. There are many food additives that industry has been able to get around labelling by calling it "flavouring" or seasoning or whatever. Since everything on the planet is technically "natural" that's how they can avoid listing what the substances they used really are. If they listed them we might not buy them so.... I'm not arguing that you like it or can't have it, but this is a Paleo group and that is not a Paleo food, so I wouldn't' personally recommend others to consume it, even if I liked it.0 -
And again: the FIRST THING I said was that it probably wasn't allowed.
RECONSTITUTED VEGETABLE JUICE BLEND (WATER AND CONCENTRATED JUICES OF TOMATOES, CARROTS, CELERY, BEETS, PARSLEY, LETTUCE, WATERCRESS, SPINACH), CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: SALT, VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID), NATURAL FLAVORING, CITRIC ACID.
V8 is a highly processed food-like item. Not food. Isn't the point of Paleo to avoid the processed, big name non food items?
PS: note that I assumed it was off limits to someone following palo. I like it. :-)
V8 is a highly processed food. "Reconstituted"… what's in the water (fluoride, other industrial contaminants?); what's the quality of the veggies used? and highly refined salt. "Natural flavouring" can be any number of crappy stuff. There are many food additives that industry has been able to get around labelling by calling it "flavouring" or seasoning or whatever. Since everything on the planet is technically "natural" that's how they can avoid listing what the substances they used really are. If they listed them we might not buy them so.... I'm not arguing that you like it or can't have it, but this is a Paleo group and that is not a Paleo food, so I wouldn't' personally recommend others to consume it, even if I liked it.
As for "you don't know what's in the water...or the veggies" I know enough paleo folks to know that many eat in restaurants... even chain restaurants...
Dude, he was asking for options that wouldn't ramp up his carbs so much. I proposed one acknowledging that it was probably a no-no, or verboten, double plus ungood, whatever you'd like to call it. nothing more, nothing less.0 -
I find it easier to swallow tablets with a mouth full of food rather than liquid. Just a suggestion, chew up a mouth full of what ever you are having for your meal, and just before you swallow, pop in the tablet and swallow. Like you I just can't do it with water...gag, lol.0
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That's an interesting one. I find it easier if I fill my mouth with cool or warm water and plop the pills in then.I find it easier to swallow tablets with a mouth full of food rather than liquid. Just a suggestion, chew up a mouth full of what ever you are having for your meal, and just before you swallow, pop in the tablet and swallow. Like you I just can't do it with water...gag, lol.0 -
And again: the FIRST THING I said was that it probably wasn't allowed.
RECONSTITUTED VEGETABLE JUICE BLEND (WATER AND CONCENTRATED JUICES OF TOMATOES, CARROTS, CELERY, BEETS, PARSLEY, LETTUCE, WATERCRESS, SPINACH), CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: SALT, VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID), NATURAL FLAVORING, CITRIC ACID.
V8 is a highly processed food-like item. Not food. Isn't the point of Paleo to avoid the processed, big name non food items?
PS: note that I assumed it was off limits to someone following palo. I like it. :-)
V8 is a highly processed food. "Reconstituted"… what's in the water (fluoride, other industrial contaminants?); what's the quality of the veggies used? and highly refined salt. "Natural flavouring" can be any number of crappy stuff. There are many food additives that industry has been able to get around labelling by calling it "flavouring" or seasoning or whatever. Since everything on the planet is technically "natural" that's how they can avoid listing what the substances they used really are. If they listed them we might not buy them so.... I'm not arguing that you like it or can't have it, but this is a Paleo group and that is not a Paleo food, so I wouldn't' personally recommend others to consume it, even if I liked it.
As for "you don't know what's in the water...or the veggies" I know enough paleo folks to know that many eat in restaurants... even chain restaurants...
Dude, he was asking for options that wouldn't ramp up his carbs so much. I proposed one acknowledging that it was probably a no-no, or verboten, double plus ungood, whatever you'd like to call it. nothing more, nothing less.
I'm not a dude. And please stop taking information/opinions personally (I do it sometimes too). I only pointed out that it is highly processed. At first glance the ingredients seem ok until one considers what they mean and how industry is allowed to mislead. We all choose exceptions and treats but when providing advice in a Paleo forum, I think it makes sense to stick to Paleo recommendations especially considering some people may be new to the lifestyle. Which is just my opinion.0 -
Best of luck on your journey.
And again: the FIRST THING I said was that it probably wasn't allowed.
RECONSTITUTED VEGETABLE JUICE BLEND (WATER AND CONCENTRATED JUICES OF TOMATOES, CARROTS, CELERY, BEETS, PARSLEY, LETTUCE, WATERCRESS, SPINACH), CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: SALT, VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID), NATURAL FLAVORING, CITRIC ACID.
V8 is a highly processed food-like item. Not food. Isn't the point of Paleo to avoid the processed, big name non food items?
PS: note that I assumed it was off limits to someone following palo. I like it. :-)
V8 is a highly processed food. "Reconstituted"… what's in the water (fluoride, other industrial contaminants?); what's the quality of the veggies used? and highly refined salt. "Natural flavouring" can be any number of crappy stuff. There are many food additives that industry has been able to get around labelling by calling it "flavouring" or seasoning or whatever. Since everything on the planet is technically "natural" that's how they can avoid listing what the substances they used really are. If they listed them we might not buy them so.... I'm not arguing that you like it or can't have it, but this is a Paleo group and that is not a Paleo food, so I wouldn't' personally recommend others to consume it, even if I liked it.
As for "you don't know what's in the water...or the veggies" I know enough paleo folks to know that many eat in restaurants... even chain restaurants...
Dude, he was asking for options that wouldn't ramp up his carbs so much. I proposed one acknowledging that it was probably a no-no, or verboten, double plus ungood, whatever you'd like to call it. nothing more, nothing less.
I'm not a dude. And please stop taking information/opinions personally (I do it sometimes too). I only pointed out that it is highly processed. At first glance the ingredients seem ok until one considers what they mean and how industry is allowed to mislead. We all choose exceptions and treats but when providing advice in a Paleo forum, I think it makes sense to stick to Paleo recommendations especially considering some people may be new to the lifestyle. Which is just my opinion.0 -
What about a probiotic drink? That way you can pick any flavor and have the added benefit of getting a few sips of probiotics in each day without having to think about it. I like the lemon ginger. 45 calories per 8 oz serving. One 16 oz bottle could last you 5 days or so.
^ This. I take my daily supplements with either water kefir or kombucha (We brew both.)0 -
"Natural flavor" came up in conversation tonight. I haven't researched it, but someone talked about how natural flavors in some soda pops are derived from some beaver gland and (I think they said chemicals derived from) the animal's urine. Natural raspberry was one of the flavors mentioned. Eeew. I wonder if it's true, or if it's an urban legend.
(After all, both beaver glands and urine are "natural".)0 -
"Natural flavor" came up in conversation tonight. I haven't researched it, but someone talked about how natural flavors in some soda pops are derived from some beaver gland and (I think they said chemicals derived from) the animal's urine. Natural raspberry was one of the flavors mentioned. Eeew. I wonder if it's true, or if it's an urban legend.
(After all, both beaver glands and urine are "natural".)
Yes, it's true. To me, an ingredient coming from a beaver isn't that disturbing but I still want it specifically listed. The many other things that can be called "natural flavour" are far more disturbing. Everything on this planet can be called "natural" including food additives manipulated in a laboratory. All the non-specific ingredients are a way industry have been allowed to sneak certain things into "food" for a certain desired effect and not have to tell us what it is. To me, that is unacceptable.0 -
OP: I made my first infused water yesterday and it is really good. I just sliced some limes and lemons, put them in a jug, added water and let it sit in the fridge all day. Amazing how quickly the water was infused and tastes of the lemons/limes. I'm going to try it with other fruit soon - I love oranges so that's my next one. Basically you can get imaginative by adding mint, and different combinations of fruits.0
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My understanding is that that's an urban legend. (Then again, I'm also too lazy to look it up, so Akimajuktuq may well be correct."Natural flavor" came up in conversation tonight. I haven't researched it, but someone talked about how natural flavors in some soda pops are derived from some beaver gland and (I think they said chemicals derived from) the animal's urine. Natural raspberry was one of the flavors mentioned. Eeew. I wonder if it's true, or if it's an urban legend.
(After all, both beaver glands and urine are "natural".)
Yes, it's true. To me, an ingredient coming from a beaver isn't that disturbing but I still want it specifically listed. The many other things that can be called "natural flavour" are far more disturbing. Everything on this planet can be called "natural" including food additives manipulated in a laboratory. All the non-specific ingredients are a way industry have been allowed to sneak certain things into "food" for a certain desired effect and not have to tell us what it is. To me, that is unacceptable.
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She certainly is correct in the larger point - that "natural flavor" is a vague enough term as to be entirely useless for evaluating the content. (Arsenic, for example, is a "natural" substance - as is botulism!)0 -
thank you so much all! I think I may try using a juice-like herbal iced tea (fruity flavour or something similar). I know that such a small amount is not that bad, but according to MFP it's 27 carbs and that is quite a bit considering I'm trying to lower them to under 100.0
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My understanding is that that's an urban legend. (Then again, I'm also too lazy to look it up, so Akimajuktuq may well be correct."Natural flavor" came up in conversation tonight. I haven't researched it, but someone talked about how natural flavors in some soda pops are derived from some beaver gland and (I think they said chemicals derived from) the animal's urine. Natural raspberry was one of the flavors mentioned. Eeew. I wonder if it's true, or if it's an urban legend.
(After all, both beaver glands and urine are "natural".)
Yes, it's true. To me, an ingredient coming from a beaver isn't that disturbing but I still want it specifically listed. The many other things that can be called "natural flavour" are far more disturbing. Everything on this planet can be called "natural" including food additives manipulated in a laboratory. All the non-specific ingredients are a way industry have been allowed to sneak certain things into "food" for a certain desired effect and not have to tell us what it is. To me, that is unacceptable. )
She certainly is correct in the larger point - that "natural flavor" is a vague enough term as to be entirely useless for evaluating the content. (Arsenic, for example, is a "natural" substance - as is botulism!)
Not an urban myth. It's called "castoreum" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castoreum
There are many surprising uses for it. It magnifies scent and flavour.0 -
Not an urban myth. It's called "castoreum" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castoreum
There are many surprising uses for it. It magnifies scent and flavour.
Am I the only one that doesn't care? It's like eating snout to tail. Of course, I eat lots of things other people think is gross...so there's that 0 -
Not an urban myth. It's called "castoreum" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castoreum
There are many surprising uses for it. It magnifies scent and flavour.
Am I the only one that doesn't care? It's like eating snout to tail. Of course, I eat lots of things other people think is gross...so there's that
Well, excuse me. I was posting information in response to "urban legend".
I am a vocal, opinionated person; feel free to ignore me. However, I don't think it's necessary to be rude.0
