Frequently Asked Questions

 A gelatinous product derived from seaweed which is used in dishes in place of animal derived gelatin.

Baking powder minus the aluminum. Go figure, “why wouldn’t I want metal in my cookies?”

The final byproduct or residue of sugar cane which still features nutrients like: calcium, zinc, copper and chromium.

Braggs Liquid Aminos – A unfermented soy sauce alternative made from soybeans and water. This product is much lower in sodium than its alternative – soy sauce. Braggs can be purchased at many supermarkets or you can order online at: http://bragg.com.

Chocolate chips twin brother the carob chip is a great vegan alternative to the nestle drop. Just be sure to select carob chips that are free of trans fats, dairy (unless you don’t mind) and sweetened with malted barley.

Is just that an egg replacement. Not so good for making scrambled eggs but if you need a binder for baked goods – this works great! Many grocery stores carry this is their health food sections or you can purchase it online at: http://www.ener-g.com/

McKay’s Chicken-like or Beef-like Seasonings – Great seasoning alternatives for chicken and beef broths. These products are all vegetable based, low in sodium and free of preservatives, artifical coloring and flavors. (Bills Best, Blaney’s, McKays) McKays can be found in some specialty health foods stores or you can order online at: http://www.mckays-seasoning.com/

This small grain (similar looking to quinoa) which is gluten-free is great in breads, dips, as porridge or as a base to veggie burgers or other entrées. Give millet a try – if you don’t like it you can always add it to your bird feeder. For more information on millet click here. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millet

A type of wheat which is easily digested and tolerated by most wheat-sensitive folks which is due to its unique gluten structure. Spelt flour is great for making bread and the whole grain can be used much like rice. For more information on spelt click here. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spelt

(Textured Vegetable Protein) aka textured soy protein (TSP), soy meat or veggie meat is a meat substitute made from defatted soy flour, a by-product of making soybean oil. It is easy and quick to cook, high in protein, and low in fat.

aka toufu or bean curd is a soft white food made by coagulating soy milk, and then pressing the resulting curds into blocks. Tofu originated in China and is a key component in many Asia diets. Tofu is low in calories, contains a relatively large amount of iron and contains little fat. In vegetarian and vegan cooking tofu is a cooking staple as it’s a great source of protein and it’s very versatile.

Like peanut butter but made out of sesame seeds this concentrated spread is calorie rich and should be used sparingly. Tahini is also a stapled ingredient for hummus.

(Nutritional Yeast Flakes) Is a deactivated yeast that is available as a yellow flake or powder from grocers that offer bulk food. The flakes feature a cheese like flavor and are used in many vegan recipes. For more information on yeast flakes check out: http://www.bulkfoods.com/yeast.htm