Hard to find ingredients

I was on Atkins four years ago and did really well (until I discovered
Starch Blockers which blocked them into my body). I am now returning to
a low-carb lifestyle. But in resurrecting some of my old recipes I find
that it is no longer easy to get some of the ingredients I used to use.
For instance, Atkins no longer has their Bake Mix. Is there a
substitute available for it?

As others come to mind I will add to my "where are they now" list.

Thanks

Jim

CarbQuik, http://www.netrition.com/tova_carbquik_page.html

Old Guy wrote:
| I was on Atkins four years ago and did really well (until I discovered
| Starch Blockers which blocked them into my body). I am now returning
| to a low-carb lifestyle. But in resurrecting some of my old recipes
| I find that it is no longer easy to get some of the ingredients I
| used to use. For instance, Atkins no longer has their Bake Mix. Is
| there a substitute available for it?
|
| As others come to mind I will add to my "where are they now" list.
|
| Thanks
|
| Jim

"Old Guy" I was on Atkins four years ago and did really well (until I
discovered
Starch Blockers which blocked them into my body).

I know that is what Starch Blockers claim, but why do you think it did/did
not work? I am skeptical of those claims. If it were that easy (just take a
few Starch Blockers and stay slim) then the entire world would do it, right?

Pat in TX

"FOB" writes:

CarbQuik, http://www.netrition.com/tova_carbquik_page.html

I'll second the recommendation for CarbQuik. I've only made the
biscuits so far, but they're quite good, and I'm looking forward to
using it for other things. The pizza recipe on the box looks great.



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Aaron -- 285/254/200 -- aaron.baugher.biz

"Aaron Baugher" wrote in message
...
"FOB" writes:

CarbQuik, http://www.netrition.com/tova_carbquik_page.html

I'll second the recommendation for CarbQuik. I've only made the
biscuits so far, but they're quite good, and I'm looking forward to
using it for other things. The pizza recipe on the box looks great.

I also love CarbQuik for many things - it makes a great coating for chicken,
mixed with parmesan and spices - but not too crazy about the crust recipe.
It makes it taste like pizza on a biscuit . However, I've managed to make
a decent crust using equal parts CarbQuik, VWG, and parmesan cheese, with
just water and oil.

But CarbQuik is, overall, one of the best low carb offerings out there, even
if I do only use it once a month or so.

--
Sherry
lowcarb.owly.net

"Pat" wrote:
"Old Guy" wrote:

I was on Atkins four years ago and did really well (until I
discovered Starch Blockers which blocked them into my body).

Very interesting wording. That one word "into" makes all the
difference.

Welcome back, Old Guy. Lesson learned? With low carb what
I've seen is getting on is hard, staying on is easy, falling off is
easy, getting back on is hard.

I know that is what Starch Blockers claim, but why do you think it did/did
not work? I am skeptical of those claims.

If I read the wording right, they caused a transition out of low carb.
That means they didn't work.

If it were that easy (just take a
few Starch Blockers and stay slim) then the entire world would do it, right?

Exactly. No magic bullet.

I've corresponded with folks who said they used starch blockers as
a partial antidote to a cheat. Reduce the carb hangover effect at
least some. I worry about that turning into a vicious cycle of
negative feedback bouncing between strict and cheat until falling
off plan. BTDTgtTS.

Doug Freyburger wrote:

Exactly. No magic bullet.

I've corresponded with folks who said they used starch blockers as
a partial antidote to a cheat. Reduce the carb hangover effect at
least some. I worry about that turning into a vicious cycle of
negative feedback bouncing between strict and cheat until falling
off plan. BTDTgtTS.

If I thought starch blockers actually worked, I'd think using them say
once a month or so would be OK.

As it is, I use larger doses of insulin to cover the occassional cheat.

I agree that not cheating is better, just I don't find it realistic for
the long run. YMMV.

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http://www.ornery-geeks.org/consulting/

UsenetID wrote:
"Aaron Baugher" wrote in message
...

"FOB" writes:


CarbQuik, http://www.netrition.com/tova_carbquik_page.html

I'll second the recommendation for CarbQuik. I've only made the
biscuits so far, but they're quite good, and I'm looking forward to
using it for other things. The pizza recipe on the box looks great.


I also love CarbQuik for many things - it makes a great coating for chicken,
mixed with parmesan and spices - but not too crazy about the crust recipe.
It makes it taste like pizza on a biscuit . However, I've managed to make
a decent crust using equal parts CarbQuik, VWG, and parmesan cheese, with
just water and oil.

I'm probably going to buy a 5 lb supply of CarbQuick --- only about
$4.50 shipping for 5 lbs at something like $11 or so.

What is VWG ?? Vital Wheat Germ ?? Virtual Wheat Goodness ??



But CarbQuik is, overall, one of the best low carb offerings out there, even
if I do only use it once a month or so.

"Jim" wrote in message ...
I'm probably going to buy a 5 lb supply of CarbQuick --- only about $4.50
shipping for 5 lbs at something like $11 or so.

What is VWG ?? Vital Wheat Germ ?? Virtual Wheat Goodness ??

Vital Wheat Gluten...sorry .


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Sherry
lowcarb.owly.net

Has anyone tried FiberFit from Netrition.com? It's a fiber supplement
sweetened with sucralose. I'm not that concerned about the fiber, but
apparently people are using it as a way to get Splenda without the
sugar fillers that you get in the packets. The reviews are all very
positive, but it sure is expensive.



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Aaron -- 285/254/200 -- aaron.baugher.biz