tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post114471990355525497..comments2024-03-09T23:07:41.551-08:00Comments on Vegan Lunch Box: Aloo SamosasJennifershmoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08663322884550580226noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-79313414390142759452008-09-23T04:15:00.000-07:002008-09-23T04:15:00.000-07:00thank youchat sohbet muhabbetthank you<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.trsohbet.name" REL="nofollow">chat</A> <A HREF="http://www.trsohbet.name" REL="nofollow">sohbet</A> <A HREF="http://www.muhabbet24.org" REL="nofollow">muhabbet</A>redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07805281837470504210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1144890323403135112006-04-12T18:05:00.000-07:002006-04-12T18:05:00.000-07:00I know we've gone way off topic for Jennifer's com...I know we've gone way off topic for Jennifer's comments, but I just wanted to say that exercise, eating at the same time every day, eating fiber (veggies and whole grains), a small amount of protein (1/2 c beans or 1 c soymilk) at each meal, and NOT snacking (most snack foods are refined flours and sugars) has helped me with my wacko blood sugar. :-D I can now eat sugar every once and awhile and not go crazy.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Sorry, Jennifer. Let me say your samosas look great!! I love homemade samosas. I love restaraunt samosas as well but all that fat, yeeck! :-D There is a recipe in Vegan Planet that uses tortillas as wraps around peas and sweet potato. I'm now craving it!Ruthiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15385890645302358783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1144870510892359312006-04-12T12:35:00.000-07:002006-04-12T12:35:00.000-07:00It's also true that the more low-carb people go th...It's also true that the more low-carb people go the better their control over blood sugars. We need protein, fat, fiber and minimal sugars/starches--and all the stuff in fruits and vegetables<BR/>(There are no "essential carbohydrates" like there are essential fatty acids and proteins)So whole wheat is better than white, but not necessary. We vegs and vegans can get by with more carbs if we're low fat and plenty of fiber, but a low-carb lifestyle is another very good alternative for diabetics. It is also possible to be low-carb and vegetarian and possibly even vegan, but it's complicated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1144853468347028082006-04-12T07:51:00.000-07:002006-04-12T07:51:00.000-07:00You can find black mustard seeds at Indian groceri...You can find black mustard seeds at Indian groceries, East and Southeast Asian groceries, and at Penzey's.Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02393838366732279182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1144844599476084992006-04-12T05:23:00.000-07:002006-04-12T05:23:00.000-07:00I am a type 1 (insulin-dependant) diabetic, so I k...I am a type 1 (insulin-dependant) diabetic, so I know hypoglycemia all too well, and I am a little confused by people bringing their sugars up with protein foods and needing those proteins to be animal-based... I am not 100% vegan, so no judgement here, just not sure why animal foods are needed. At the time your sugar is low, you need something sweet to bring you up right away (i always carry a juice with me... even something with fibre will slow the absorption of sugar and it will take you longer to feel better). Overall, you do need a balance of fibre, protein and carbs to keep your sugars stable, but it is the balance, not the foods that make up the balance, that is important. If you eat a lot of carbs your body will produce a lot of insulin, leading to a crash later. However, if you have high fibre foods, incorporate legumes, other healthy proteins and healthy fats like avocado, along with moderate amounts of complex carbs (oatmeal, brown rice, etc... vs the white stuff) your sugars should stabilize. My husband was just pointing out the other day that the more vegan I go, the better my blood sugar control. Also, for those prone to hypolycemia (I was before becoming diabetic too) you should eat regularly. Maybe none of this is new to any of you, but thought I would summarize just in case it is helpful to anyone!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1144797478910822982006-04-11T16:17:00.000-07:002006-04-11T16:17:00.000-07:00congrats for adopting! makes me love the blog eve...congrats for adopting! makes me love the blog even more!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1144797070441797232006-04-11T16:11:00.000-07:002006-04-11T16:11:00.000-07:00>>What does mung dal taste like? There are many di...>>What does mung dal taste like? <BR/><BR/>There are many different ways of making it. The closest thing I can think of would be split pea soup.Jennifershmoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08663322884550580226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1144794248151189042006-04-11T15:24:00.000-07:002006-04-11T15:24:00.000-07:00So hey, long long time reader, first time commente...So hey, long long time reader, first time commenter. Without a blogger i never felt comfortable commenting but i have a question. What does mung dal taste like? I've always wondered but never had the guts to taste it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1144792266337336052006-04-11T14:51:00.000-07:002006-04-11T14:51:00.000-07:00To the hypoglycemics out there: I'm a hypoglycemi...To the hypoglycemics out there: I'm a hypoglycemic vegan, and I've had far fewer blood sugar problems as a vegan than I ever had being omni or vegetarian. This isn't a judgment. I'm just saying it *can* be done without sacrificing health if: 1) that's what you really want to do and 2) you're willing to give it time to figure out what works best for you. Ultimately, that's your choice to make and you'll hear no condemnation for me. If your dietary choices as an omni or ovo-lacto help you more than the vegan choices you make, then you need to go with what works.<BR/><BR/>Hummus is my magic cure if I feel jittery, something that works far better for me than cheese did. I suppose the lemon juice-chickpea-tahini combo gives me all of what I need to recover. I have to be very careful about when and how much fruit I eat--always later in the day after a substantial meal. But that was the case even when I ate meat every day. I did find that I took about a week to adjust, but I had no *significant* problems during that adjustment period or since. Eating fewer refined foods has made a big difference, I think.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1144789027863871402006-04-11T13:57:00.000-07:002006-04-11T13:57:00.000-07:00When you write the book. Please give detailed ins...When you write the book. Please give detailed instructions for shaping your samosas along w/ the recipe. I made the samosas from Vegan w/ a Vengeance yesterday and found the instructions really useful. Now, I've come to the conclusion that I still did something wrong, but I would have been hopeless w/o the instructions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1144786388510909502006-04-11T13:13:00.000-07:002006-04-11T13:13:00.000-07:00Shadowcat-- I am also hypoglycemic. In order to fe...Shadowcat-- I am also hypoglycemic. In order to feel good, I am vegetarian and not vegan. Cheese helps, so does cottage cheese and eggs which both have a lot of protein. I also eat beans, soy, nut, and nut butters which help some, but not as much. Hope that helps. (Please, no lectures from the vegans about my choices... everyone has their lines they draw. For me, being hypoglycemic sucks, and I know it would improve greatly if I ate meat, but I won't do it. Eating ovo-lacto works for me,especially for my severe low-blood sugar issues, and I'm okay with it. Thanks!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1144784019564130092006-04-11T12:33:00.000-07:002006-04-11T12:33:00.000-07:00I'm not a big soup fan, but that looks delicious! ...I'm not a big soup fan, but that looks delicious! What's the website with the recipes again?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1144783444751099932006-04-11T12:24:00.000-07:002006-04-11T12:24:00.000-07:00I couldn't find brown/black mustard seeds anywhere...I couldn't find brown/black mustard seeds anywhere around here. I think you could find them in Indian markets. I ordered mine online:<BR/><BR/>http://www.frontiercoop.com/dspCmnPrd.php?p=p&cn=Mustard,%20Brown&ct=spicesazJennifershmoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08663322884550580226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1144782879681956482006-04-11T12:14:00.000-07:002006-04-11T12:14:00.000-07:00i used to make samosas using the traditional dough...i used to make samosas using the traditional dough that is rolled into thin, alternating layers with oil spread between them and then baked and peeled apart. but this was so time consuming. so i figured out that a great shortcut is to use spring roll pastry. it's light and crispy (i don't really like thick-pastry samosas) and works well eiher baked or fried.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1144782383235727152006-04-11T12:06:00.000-07:002006-04-11T12:06:00.000-07:00Where would one fine black mustard seed? Is it av...Where would one fine black mustard seed? Is it available in health food stores or in the health food section of a store like Fred Meyers? Maybe it's in the main spice section of all grocers and I've just never discovered it. Thanks.La Tea Dahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03138624485398178242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1144776632952038452006-04-11T10:30:00.000-07:002006-04-11T10:30:00.000-07:00ShadowCat - What kinds of veggie protein have you ...ShadowCat - <BR/>What kinds of veggie protein have you tried? I am also hypoglycemic, though not vegan. I am vegetarian though. If you're trying to head that way but having problems with the protein thing, you might want to try starting out vegetarian and then worrying about the next transition. When I have blood sugar problems, I generally find that cheese is the best cure. Not vegan, but still better than Carl Buddig!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1144773515800314842006-04-11T09:38:00.000-07:002006-04-11T09:38:00.000-07:00Re: pregnancy...I am pregnant now as a vegan, my f...Re: pregnancy...I am pregnant now as a vegan, my first pregnancy I was not. I am so much healthier over all during this one! And that despite being in my forties :)<BR/><BR/>Make sure you take prenatal vitimins, eat plenty of grains, beans, nuts, fruits & veggies (especially dark green leafies) and you should be fine. <BR/><BR/>In fact I just got a whole bunch of generic preggy info from the doc with a ton of warnings against eating things like certain deli meat, certain cheeses, seafood etc. Makes me glad to be a vegan!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1144770714010385982006-04-11T08:51:00.001-07:002006-04-11T08:51:00.001-07:00what is this book i keep hearing about? i NEED ano...what is this book i keep hearing about? i NEED another book, really. NO, I just want YOUR book!<BR/>VeganCyclist (Kari)KariDyanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07226890475518109573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1144770667880124712006-04-11T08:51:00.000-07:002006-04-11T08:51:00.000-07:00Sorry for the double post -- this was the first ti...Sorry for the double post -- this was the first time I've commented to a blog, and I was expecting a response when I hit the "publish" option the first time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1144770542690993112006-04-11T08:49:00.001-07:002006-04-11T08:49:00.001-07:00A couple comments and a question...We love using m...A couple comments and a question...<BR/><BR/>We love using mung dal in a variety of soups (mushroom barley, vegetable, etc) -- it thickens the broth and adds protein at the same time which is great for the kids.<BR/><BR/>I had two vegan pregnancies and now have two healthy vegetarian boys (we started using free range DHA eggs at my husbands request about 6 months ago -- neither child will eat walnuts daily, and we had run out of things to stir ground flax into). Oddly enough, I craved fake meat with the first but thankfully the thought of real meat still disgusted me. <BR/><BR/>Now for the question for Jennifer. If the book will be a while, would you consider posting the ranch bean dip recipe? My younger son is obsessed with dip and I don't like using the commercial mix since it has MSG in it. I'll definitely buy the book. Your blog has improved my lunchmaking quite a lot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1144770542155179602006-04-11T08:49:00.000-07:002006-04-11T08:49:00.000-07:00A couple comments and a question...We love using m...A couple comments and a question...<BR/><BR/>We love using mung dal in a variety of soups (mushroom barley, vegetable, etc) -- it thickens the broth and adds protein at the same time which is great for the kids.<BR/><BR/>I had two vegan pregnancies and now have two healthy vegetarian boys (we started using free range DHA eggs at my husbands request about 6 months ago -- neither child will eat walnuts daily, and we had run out of things to stir ground flax into). Oddly enough, I craved fake meat with the first but thankfully the thought of real meat still disgusted me. <BR/><BR/>Now for the question for Jennifer. If the book will be a while, would you consider posting the ranch bean dip recipe? My younger son is obsessed with dip and I don't like using the commercial mix since it has MSG in it. I'll definitely buy the book. Your blog has improved my lunchmaking quite a lot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1144768293785802562006-04-11T08:11:00.000-07:002006-04-11T08:11:00.000-07:00I too would love to see your dough recipe .... I l...I too would love to see your dough recipe .... I love the ideas on your blog. Thanks!Banana_Grlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05800072087503175732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1144763909406372782006-04-11T06:58:00.000-07:002006-04-11T06:58:00.000-07:00Welcome Back! I am so happy to have your bright, p...Welcome Back! I am so happy to have your bright, pretty pictures to look at while at work.<BR/><BR/>I too share the love of all things wrapped in crust. I was wondering what crust you use? Do you make it yourself? I am usually too lazy, and am always looking for a shortcut because I dont have a big enough kitchen to roll out dough. Any ideas?Wide Lawnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00709122293174246759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1144763103996351442006-04-11T06:45:00.000-07:002006-04-11T06:45:00.000-07:00I was vegan for my first pregnancy. (The second, i...I was vegan for my first pregnancy. (The second, i craved eggs, and was ovo-vegetarian.) I did have a weird craving once for chicken, but after giving in and getting very ill, I realized sometimes, cravings are not all they're cracked up to be. <BR/><BR/>I was very healthy and gave birth to a 10 pound kiddo. I ate tofu, beans (i was addicted to taco salads with refried beans, no cheese or sour cream, for the last trimester), and made sure to get enough calcium through orange juice or calcium-fortified tofu. Vegans can have healthy babies. :) I am pregnant with my third and this time will go vegan for the whole pregnancy. I haven't had any morning sickness yet *knock on wood* and make sure to get extra soy milk (mmm, hazelnut soy steamers are a tasty calcium source). I take a multivitamin with B12 and extra folic acid.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1144757005464002282006-04-11T05:03:00.000-07:002006-04-11T05:03:00.000-07:00I love samosas! But I bet half of that is because...I love samosas! But I bet half of that is because they are fried.<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://snakes-on-a-plane.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">Get these snakes off my plane</A>High Power Rocketryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11537203640644706903noreply@blogger.com