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low carb store in Mass. or NH?
Until very recently, we were fortunate to have a low-carb (and
low-gluten) shop in Danvers, Mass. I went there a few weeks ago to stock up and was appalled to see that they were going out of business and had already been stripped pretty bare. So, are there ANY low-carb stores left in Massachusetts (preferably north and/or west of Boston) or in Southern NH? Or am I back to scrounging around? (I never liked ordering things online, but I suspect I will have to do that. Heck, I can barely find erythritol, let alone any other specialized substances.) Yes, I could search, but my experience has been that shops that have been closed for even 15 years still come up in searches, so that isn't a very efficient approach. Thanks, Jean B. |
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On Tue, 28 Aug 2012 00:09:54 -0400, "Jean B." wrote:
Until very recently, we were fortunate to have a low-carb (and low-gluten) shop in Danvers, Mass. I went there a few weeks ago to stock up and was appalled to see that they were going out of business and had already been stripped pretty bare. So, are there ANY low-carb stores left in Massachusetts (preferably north and/or west of Boston) or in Southern NH? Or am I back to scrounging around? (I never liked ordering things online, but I suspect I will have to do that. Heck, I can barely find erythritol, let alone any other specialized substances.) Yes, I could search, but my experience has been that shops that have been closed for even 15 years still come up in searches, so that isn't a very efficient approach. Thanks, Jean B. -- Dogman "I have approximate answers and possible beliefs in different degrees of certainty about different things, but I'm not absolutely sure of anything" - Richard Feynman |
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On Tue, 28 Aug 2012 00:09:54 -0400, "Jean B." wrote:
Until very recently, we were fortunate to have a low-carb (and low-gluten) shop in Danvers, Mass. I went there a few weeks ago to stock up and was appalled to see that they were going out of business and had already been stripped pretty bare. So, are there ANY low-carb stores left in Massachusetts (preferably north and/or west of Boston) or in Southern NH? Or am I back to scrounging around? (I never liked ordering things online, but I suspect I will have to do that. Heck, I can barely find erythritol, let alone any other specialized substances.) Yes, I could search, but my experience has been that shops that have been closed for even 15 years still come up in searches, so that isn't a very efficient approach. I don't know exactly what you mean by "specialized substances," but you should be able to find erythritol, xylitol, etc. at Whole Foods or Trader Joe's in Boston. Of course, Amazon.com is a great source for items like that, too. Frankly, I don't trust most sources of manufactured "low-carb" foods, and prefer to cook/make my own. Yeah, it can be a hassle at times, but at least I know exactly what I'm eating. Like Susan, I avoid "diet stores" like the plaque. -- Dogman "I have approximate answers and possible beliefs in different degrees of certainty about different things, but I'm not absolutely sure of anything" - Richard Feynman |
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I'm surprised a low-carb store had made it this far. My local store closed
years ago. The best low carb foods are not made-for-low-carb stuff. |
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Dogman wrote:
On Tue, 28 Aug 2012 00:09:54 -0400, "Jean B." wrote: Until very recently, we were fortunate to have a low-carb (and low-gluten) shop in Danvers, Mass. I went there a few weeks ago to stock up and was appalled to see that they were going out of business and had already been stripped pretty bare. So, are there ANY low-carb stores left in Massachusetts (preferably north and/or west of Boston) or in Southern NH? Or am I back to scrounging around? (I never liked ordering things online, but I suspect I will have to do that. Heck, I can barely find erythritol, let alone any other specialized substances.) Yes, I could search, but my experience has been that shops that have been closed for even 15 years still come up in searches, so that isn't a very efficient approach. I don't know exactly what you mean by "specialized substances," but you should be able to find erythritol, xylitol, etc. at Whole Foods or Trader Joe's in Boston. Of course, Amazon.com is a great source for items like that, too. I THINK I have looked at Trader Joe's and KNOW I have looked at several locations of Whole Foods. The latter did carry erythritol for a while but seems to have abandoned it some time ago. Frankly, I don't trust most sources of manufactured "low-carb" foods, and prefer to cook/make my own. Yeah, it can be a hassle at times, but at least I know exactly what I'm eating. Like Susan, I avoid "diet stores" like the plaque. Well, yes, that's one reason why I want erythritol. I am speaking of getting some of the special resistant flours, so I can put together my own "flour" mixture. Also, for many purposes, it is best to use more than one type of AS when one is cooking. (I find that is particularly true if one is dealing with sour or bitter foods.) I really want some basic things, not baking mixes, etc., etc. -- Jean B. |
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QN wrote:
I'm surprised a low-carb store had made it this far. My local store closed years ago. The best low carb foods are not made-for-low-carb stuff. Yes, we were lucky, and I was not the least bit surprised that they closed--beyond the momentary shock when I discovered that. I have toyed with LC baking, especially, in the past. (What can I say, I kind-of like the challenge.) However, I really am concentrating on vegetable and fruits (minus the especially carby ones of each) in addition to protein, etc. -- Jean B. |
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On Tue, 28 Aug 2012 22:02:27 -0400, "Jean B." wrote:
Dogman wrote: On Tue, 28 Aug 2012 00:09:54 -0400, "Jean B." wrote: Frankly, I don't trust most sources of manufactured "low-carb" foods, and prefer to cook/make my own. Yeah, it can be a hassle at times, but at least I know exactly what I'm eating. Like Susan, I avoid "diet stores" like the plaque. Well, yes, that's one reason why I want erythritol. I am speaking of getting some of the special resistant flours, so I can put together my own "flour" mixture. Also, for many purposes, it is best to use more than one type of AS when one is cooking. (I find that is particularly true if one is dealing with sour or bitter foods.) I really want some basic things, not baking mixes, etc., etc. What is a "resistant flour"? And Joseph's pita breads contain wheat, right? Have you ever tried almond and/or coconut flours? They make for some great tasting "breads." And then there's always "meatza." http://www.foodrenegade.com/meatza-r...ainfree-pizza/ -- Dogman "I have approximate answers and possible beliefs in different degrees of certainty about different things, but I'm not absolutely sure of anything" - Richard Feynman |
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Dogman wrote:
"Jean B." wrote: I am speaking of getting some of the special resistant flours, so I can put together my own "flour" mixture.. What is a "resistant flour"? I wonder if it's like Dreamfields pasta that claim they are not well digested? Not that I think such claims work in actual humans. Have you ever tried almond and/or coconut flours? They make for some great tasting "breads." Heavy and delicious breads. Something I've considered but not tried is mixing bran into nut flours in the hopes of ending up with something slightly lighter. And then there's always "meatza." http://www.foodrenegade.com/meatza-r...ainfree-pizza/ I local family run chain near me does these. Love it. |
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On Aug 29, 3:54*pm, Doug Freyburger wrote:
Dogman wrote: *"Jean B." wrote: I am speaking of getting some of the special resistant flours, so I can put together my own "flour" mixture.. What is a "resistant flour"? I wonder if it's like Dreamfields pasta that claim they are not well digested? *Not that I think such claims work in actual humans. Or like Carbalose flour that's the basis for Carbquik, which is fairly widely used by LC folks. I think they say they remove the non-fiber carbs, but exactly how, what it is, how it may get metabolized isn't clear. |
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, " wrote: On Aug 29, 3:54*pm, Doug Freyburger wrote: Dogman wrote: *"Jean B." wrote: I am speaking of getting some of the special resistant flours, so I can put together my own "flour" mixture.. What is a "resistant flour"? I wonder if it's like Dreamfields pasta that claim they are not well digested? *Not that I think such claims work in actual humans. Or like Carbalose flour that's the basis for Carbquik, which is fairly widely used by LC folks. I think they say they remove the non-fiber carbs, but exactly how, what it is, how it may get metabolized isn't clear. If you *must* use resistant flour, make sure to use a glucometer to test to see how you react. Some products that have been advertised as effectively low carb have been shown to spike blood sugar at least in some people. Better to eat enough saturated fat that you are not tempted. -- This space unintentionally left blank. |
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