http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ Gluten Free Forums for Elana's Pantry en Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:39:39 +0000 http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/yeast-free-diet-help-with-substitutes#post-2958 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:37:45 +0000 lifelady 2958@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I also do yeast free and was surprised to see you use Splenda. That is a big no-no from my doctor...but I am allowed agave nectar and fruit in moderation. You may have to go much more strict than I do. I am sure every doctor has different opinions but you may want to check out his website...<br /> <a href="http://www.hotzehwc.com/Treatment-Programs/Yeast-Overgrowth/The-Yeast-Free-Eating-Program.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.hotzehwc.com/Treatment-Programs/Yeast-Overgrowth/The-Yeast-Free-Eating-Program.aspx</a> </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/yeast-free-diet-help-with-substitutes#post-2911 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 15:43:52 +0000 MoTomaso 2911@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Just wanted you all to know that I substituted 1 Tbsp Expert Foods not/Starch for the 1/4 c of arrowroot powder in Elena's rosemary olive bread. I also upped the almond flour to 1/2 c. Worked great. If you can't find not/starch, you could probably make your own with 2 tsp acacia fiber (I like Now Foods organic, it dissolves the best) and a total of 1 tsp gums (guar and/or xanthan). I also left out the agave to make it SCD. Don't miss it! </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/recipe-for-gluten-free-nutty-bread#post-1871 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:02:35 +0000 klindah 1871@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Your recipe calls for 3/4 cup of arrowroot powder. I am new to gluten free baking and found this measurement to be quite large. When I think of arrowroot I think of it as a thickener using several tsps or TBSPS Olease explain </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/sub-for-arrowroot-specific-carbohydrate-diet#post-1126 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:57:38 +0000 gkmt50 1126@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Here's a link to the legal/illegal list... water chestnuts...</p> <p><a href="http://pecanbread.com/p/legal_illegal_t-z.htm" rel="nofollow">http://pecanbread.com/p/legal_illegal_t-z.htm</a> </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/sub-for-arrowroot-specific-carbohydrate-diet#post-1121 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:22:11 +0000 vyvyan 1121@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I've been making the bread 2.0 and have made about 10 loafs for myself and a friend. I calculated that there were about 12-13g of carbs per slice which is too much for my paleo/primal diet (try to have around 50g carbs a day). </p> <p>Today I cooked two loafs of the bread 2.0 (aka nut bread) reducing the amount of arrowroot to 1/4 cup (instead of 3/4c) and bumping up the almond flour to 2cups (instead of 1.5). The bread seems to hold together well but not sure if it will crumble later on. Anyone have any experience? </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/sub-for-arrowroot-specific-carbohydrate-diet#post-1117 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:14:13 +0000 selkie 1117@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Hi, FYI the water chestnut flour is very high in sodium. I bought some and thought I'd use it to thicken sauces but never did.. sodium just too high, as bad as packaged gravy mix. Ech. I think if added to baked goods in any quantity above a tablespoon it would make them taste salty and weird. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/sub-for-arrowroot-specific-carbohydrate-diet#post-1116 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:33:15 +0000 jenzyme 1116@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Well we eat the good stuff we make him, but we also eat other foods not on the SCD diet, my kids and i love things like tofu and brown rice, potatoes etc..we are also vegetarian so putting them on the SCD vegetarian diet doesn't leave a lot for growing/developing children to eat. i am starting to bake more with the almond flour, i was using spelt to get away from wheat but now i love the awesomeness of almond flour and so do they! </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/sub-for-arrowroot-specific-carbohydrate-diet#post-1112 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:55:35 +0000 lisastafford 1112@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Jenzyme,</p> <p>Do you follow the SCD with your husband? Three in our family are following it. The teenage daughter gets a few foods not on the plan. </p> <p>I will try making the olive and rosemary bread. Sounds great. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/sub-for-arrowroot-specific-carbohydrate-diet#post-1111 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:00:53 +0000 jenzyme 1111@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>i was wondering the same thing when i bought this almond flour cookbook. so what i have been doing when making these recipes is leaving out the arrowroot powder and substituting more almond flour instead! it worked great, i make that olive and rosemary bread for my SCD husband all the time and i just do what i said above...he loves it works great, i did it with a few others too, and they worked as well...try it!! </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/sub-for-arrowroot-specific-carbohydrate-diet#post-978 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:11:56 +0000 scottfree7 978@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Never heard of it till you mentioned it. Wouldn't trust anything with the word "starch" in it. According to SCD, it's just feeding those undesirable critters in the gut. Just learned the other day from an MD/acupuncturist that there's a branch of traditional Chinese medicine which says that starch encourages parasites. That's pretty close to what SCD says, though they wouldn't use the term "parasites." Anyway it feels very good to be encouraging the right kind of gut flora and discouraging the undesirables. Onward. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/sub-for-arrowroot-specific-carbohydrate-diet#post-975 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 06:17:38 +0000 lisastafford 975@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I sent the email to join. thanks. So what do you think of Water Chestnut starch? </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/sub-for-arrowroot-specific-carbohydrate-diet#post-971 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 22:20:04 +0000 scottfree7 971@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Here's how to join the yahoo support group for scd. Send an email to <a href="mailto:scdinfo-owner@yahoogroups.com">scdinfo-owner@yahoogroups.com</a> and type Join in the subject line. The response will tell you what the next steps are. </p> <p>I've been reading their posts (and occasionally commenting) for about two months. I've saved some of the material that was especially interesting to me. Some of the participants are brand new and some have been on the scd diet for many years. It's an interesting mix and I've learned a lot. Good luck! </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/sub-for-arrowroot-specific-carbohydrate-diet#post-962 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 06:18:55 +0000 lisastafford 962@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Yes, I've been on Elaine's website a lot. I will check out nomorecrohns.com and would like info on the yahoo support group. thanks. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/sub-for-arrowroot-specific-carbohydrate-diet#post-961 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 22:25:40 +0000 scottfree7 961@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Lisa,<br /> There's a very helpful yahoo support group for people on the SCD. You might also check out <a href="http://www.NoMoreCrohns.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.NoMoreCrohns.com</a>.<br /> If you're interested, I'll give you the information on the yahoo support group. In the meantime, are you familiar with the website named for Elaine Gottschall's book? <a href="http://www.breakingtheviciouscycle.info" rel="nofollow">http://www.breakingtheviciouscycle.info</a>. It's very instructive. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/sub-for-arrowroot-specific-carbohydrate-diet#post-917 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:20:01 +0000 lisastafford 917@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Since Elaine Gottschall has passed away and is not available to answer questions, I am concerned about getting support and help with the SCD.</p> <p>Water chestnut powder is described as a starch, so I am staying away from it. I just baked Elana's bread recipe, and instead of arrowroot and flax, I just used equal amounts of almond flour. it won't be the exact same, but the bread turned out well. We'll see if my family likes it. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/sub-for-arrowroot-specific-carbohydrate-diet#post-901 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:39:30 +0000 lisastafford 901@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I was making Elana's pancakes this morning and needed a substitute for arrowroot powder, which led me to your posts. I had never heard of SCD. I researched it and am heading out to buy the book, breaking the vicious cycle at Barnes and Noble. They are holding it for me.</p> <p>Thanks to all of you for talking about SCD here. My husband was just diagnosed with Crohn's and my daughter with Celiac. The SCD diet covers both. I hope to get the whole family on board, Lord willing. I believe this is the answer I have been hoping and praying for. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/sub-for-arrowroot-specific-carbohydrate-diet#post-899 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:13:56 +0000 ntimms 899@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I wonder if water chestnut flour is SCD legal?<br /> If you find out some info on this one, let me know in the forum.<br /> Let's research it!<br /> = water chestnut powder = water chestnut starch<br /> Notes: Asian cooks often dredge foods in this before frying them, because it gives fried foods a crisp, nutty coating. It can also be used as a thickener. Look for it in Asian markets and health food stores. Don't confuse this with chestnut flour. Substitutes: cornstarch </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/yeast-free-diet-help-with-substitutes#post-750 Sun, 20 Dec 2009 19:40:12 +0000 cjweisser 750@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I buy Cocoa Powder in bulk. It is pure, so I don't have to worry about additives. I have used pure Stevia powder for years, but now that it has been accepted by the FDA as a food, not just a "suppliment," it has fueled the sugar companies. Now you have to check the ingredient list carefully. I have seen almost everything imagineable added to it to "stretch" it, and our pocket books! Including cornstarch and "expanded" what amounts to wood fiber. They'll do anything to gouge the consumer. I am so tired of paying inflated prices for what could be just a simple food. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/arrowroot-powder-1#post-576 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 09:15:00 +0000 schpinkle 576@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Yes, according to Carol Fenster (author of many GF recipe books) you can substitute tapioca flour for arrowroot. Arrowroot tends to be a bit more expensive than tapioca and around where I live I can buy tapioca in bulk directly from the local 'health food store'. And since neither are from grain sources using either sticks with the grain-free mode! schpinkle </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/yeast-free-diet-help-with-substitutes#post-562 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 08:47:16 +0000 bonnie0128 562@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Hello! I recently purchased Elana's cookbook and while it is wonderful, I have to make a lot of substitutions because I have to follow a yeast free diet (no agave, no yacon, no fruit, no sweetened chocolate (even the 73%) and I think no arrowroot powder (planning to double check at my appt monday)). I ordered the book online and was a little disappointed to find so many recipes that include fruit and chocolate - but that is my issue and no fault of Elana; however, I am pressing on and can't wait to try the other recipes!</p> <p>Has anyone had success with substitutions?</p> <p>Arrowroot powder - would coconut flour, soy flour, oat flour, protein powder or vital wheat gluten work? (I cannot have other flours or starches)</p> <p>Yacon - any ideas?</p> <p>Agave - I have used SF Davinci syrup plus erythritol/stevia with some success. I have also used water plus erythritiol/stevia with some success. The only sweeteners I'm allowed are stevia, erythritol, xylitol, and sucralose/Splenda (but not the granular splenda since it contains dextrose). Any suggestions?</p> <p>Chocolate - I can use cocoa powder (thank goodness) but not the 73% cocoa. Has anyone used unsweetened baking chocolate and added a little extra sweetener? Or another idea?</p> <p>Thanks for any ideas you have to offer! </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/arrowroot-powder-1#post-548 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:33:13 +0000 Nurseco 548@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I just made the Gluten-free bread 2.0. I didn't have arrowroot so I substituted tapioca flour. Came out just delightful. Is this an acceptable swap? Anything particularly better about arrowroot? </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/sub-for-arrowroot-specific-carbohydrate-diet#post-383 Sat, 01 Aug 2009 15:18:45 +0000 bradnjoni 383@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Katie, I am new to all this as well. I found this website: <a href="http://www.foodsubs.com/ThickenStarch.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.foodsubs.com/ThickenStarch.html</a> that has a ton of info on what, how, when, where- you get the idea! You might see if this helps.<br /> Joni </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/sub-for-arrowroot-specific-carbohydrate-diet#post-301 Sat, 20 Jun 2009 14:24:21 +0000 Katie 301@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I am getting ready to embark on the SCD, but obviously I don't want to miss out on all these amazing recipes! Can anyone suggest an SCD-legal substitute for the arrowroot powder Elana uses in her baking recipes? I would deeply appreciate it!</p> <p>Thanks!<br /> Katie </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/arrowroot-powder#post-244 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:27:19 +0000 Rosie 244@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Hi Marcia! Yes, cornstarch and arrowroot are usually interchangeable.<br /> 2 tsp. arrowroot=1 TABLEspoon cornstarch.<br /> I got that from the back of a cookbook I have.<br /> Hope this is helpful! </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/arrowroot-powder#post-243 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:17:03 +0000 Rosie 243@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Hi Lynn! If you go to <a href="http://www.morethanalive.com/Arrowroot-powder" rel="nofollow">http://www.morethanalive.com/Arrowroot-powder</a>, it will give you info. on arrowroot. That is the site Elana uses to et her arrowroot powder (which is also arrowroot flour).<br /> Also, in the back of a cookbook I have, 2 teaspoons of arrowroot=1 TABLEspoon of cornstarch..(or 2 TABLEspoons of wheat flour, if you ever need to substitute for that in a recipe).<br /> Arrowroot and cornstarch are usually interchangeable as they both are thickeners and don't have distinctive tastes.<br /> Hope that helps!<br /> ro </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/arrowroot-powder-1#post-238 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:25:50 +0000 elana 238@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Hi Rosie,</p> <p>IMHO, coconut flour and almond flour are the tastiest, healthiest gluten-free flours. I'm not one to count calories or worry about fats (especially good fats), however, I do understand your concerns as no matter how healthy a food is, if overeaten, ill health will result.</p> <p>Take Care,<br /> Elana </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/arrowroot-powder-1#post-237 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:41:17 +0000 Rosie 237@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Thank you, Elana...When I went to the site the description start with "Arrowroot flour, ....." so I will assume it is the same.<br /> Also, I went ahead and made the sandwich bread with the arrowroot flour I had, and it came out delicious!!!! Thank you so much for sharing your yummy recipes.<br /> Elana,can you explain to me, again, why you have chosen to use coconut and almond flours? I know you have many allergies, besides, gluten. But these flours are higher in fat...although a good fat...and I can't stop at one or two pieces...so I am concerned about the fat and calories. Can you "ease" my mind??:&gt;<br /> ro </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/arrowroot-powder-1#post-236 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:48:56 +0000 elana 236@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Hi Rosie,</p> <p>I use arrowroot powder that I purchase from this website:</p> <p><a href="http://www.morethanalive.com/Arrowroot-powder" rel="nofollow">http://www.morethanalive.com/Arrowroot-powder</a></p> <p>I think arrowroot flour is the same thing, however, I'm not certain. Maybe someone else can weigh in on this thread...</p> <p>Elana :-) </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/arrowroot-powder-1#post-235 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:56:47 +0000 Rosie 235@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Hi Elana!!! I am enjoying your recipes immensely and giving everyone your site because they are also enjoying all the goodies I am making.</p> <p>Can you tell me if arrowroot powder is the same as arrowroot flour?<br /> Thank you!!<br /> ro </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/arrowroot-powder#post-234 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:18:51 +0000 marciarobbins 234@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I am also interested in arrowroot.Can tapioca or cornstarch be substituted?<br /> I'd love an answer soon so I can try this!<br /> Thanks<br /> Marcia R. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/arrowroot-powder#post-233 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:09:15 +0000 Lynn I. 233@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I have never used Arrowroot Powder. I was wondering if anyone could enlighten me to it's uses and effects on baked goods. It's in Elana's latest recipe - the chocolate biscotti.</p> <p>Thanks!</p> <p>Lynn I. </p>