Alda's b-lite

04/05/2023

16/03/2022

Eating & cooking without Gluten

The grains that contain gluten include wheat, rye and barley. Any food containing these grains should be avoided in case of elevated reaction to Gliadin(found in gluten). Better to avoid all foods containing gliadin/gluten. Avoid: breads, rolls, chapattis, pancakes, wafers, cakes, biscuits, breakfast cereals, pizza, pasta, powdered drinks, beer, most spirits, ready-made meals...

03/03/2022

There are many foods that can be used as a substitute for wheat :
Amaranth/ Potato flour/ Barley (flakes or flour) / Quinoa/ Buckwheat/ Rice grains/ Corn/ Cornflour/ Maize/ Rye/ Almonds/ Lentil/ Pea/ Tapioca/ Oats...

16/01/2022

Useful egg substitutes:
1- 1 Tbsp chickpea or soya flour + 1 Tbsp water.
2- 1 Tbsp arrowroot + 1 Tbsp soya flour + 2 Tbsps water.
3- ½ Tbsp shortening (such as butter) + 2 Tbsps flour + ½ teaspoon baking powder + 2 teaspoons water.
4- Banana mashed or blended to use as an egg replacer in baked goods such as muffins, pancakes…
5- 50 ml white sauce can be used for binding as in baked goods.
Stay tuned…more to come soon!
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15/01/2022

Some useful tips for substituting dairy-free products in recipes:
1- Do not add soya milk to boiling drinks as it tends to curdle.
2- Grate soya hard cheeses on the fine part of the grater as they do not always melt very well.
3- Use plain dairy-free yoghurts (eg soya) or coconut milk to make curries, stroganoffs, creamy sauces and dips.
4- Egg white replacer can be used to make dairy-free whipping cream.

Stay tuned...More to come soon...

26/12/2021

Flexitarian, vegetarian, or Vegan?

flexitarians are semi-vegetarian their diet is largely plant-based but occasionally includes meat.
Vegetarians do not eat meat, poultry, or fish, but they do eat eggs, cheese, and honey.
Vegans eat no animal products at all, which means no eggs, no dairy, and nothing that uses any part of an animal (an example is a gelatin).

Changing your eating habits can go a long way toward preventing or even reversing major killers like obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers.
Decreasing meat in your diet calls for increasing fresh, colorful vegetables and healthy, satisfying proteins like legumes and nuts—not increasing sugars, processed foods, and simple carbohydrates!

02/11/2021

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