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1. bonnie0128
   Member

   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!

   Has anyone had success with substitutions?

   Arrowroot powder - would coconut flour, soy flour, oat flour, protein powder or vital wheat gluten work? (I cannot have other flours or starches)

   Yacon - any ideas?

   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?

   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?

   Thanks for any ideas you have to offer!

   Posted 2 years ago #

2. cjweisser
   Member

   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.

   Posted 2 years ago #

3. MoTomaso
   Member

   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!

   Posted 7 months ago #

4. lifelady
   Member

   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...
   http://www.hotzehwc.com/Treatment-Programs/Yeast-Overgrowth/The-Yeast-Free-Eating-Program.aspx

   Posted 6 months ago #

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