Going Vegan in P.P.! Some Frustration here! Expat Info appreciated!
Going Vegan in P.P.! Some Frustration here! Expat Info appreciated!
Hi All again,
I’ve been medically advised to adopt a vegan diet.
I have looked online at what P.P. has in the way of plant-based shops, and found quite a few. The thing is, only general descriptions are provided.
As I’m trying to make these changes, an uphill climb, dairy has to go. So, I’m looking for plant-based milks- primarily soy milk. Specifically, I want unsweetened soy milk with protein and calcium in the range of cows’ milk. Or, do you know another plant-based milk that has no added sugar, with healthy amounts of protein and calcium?
I went to Aeon yesterday, as they have a large selection to choose from, but no unsweetened soy milk!
To the point: Can anybody point me to a shop that stocks the kind of plant-based milk I’m looking for, so that I don’t have to run around town looking?
If you have a minute, your info would be much appreciated!
Thanks!
I’ve been medically advised to adopt a vegan diet.
I have looked online at what P.P. has in the way of plant-based shops, and found quite a few. The thing is, only general descriptions are provided.
As I’m trying to make these changes, an uphill climb, dairy has to go. So, I’m looking for plant-based milks- primarily soy milk. Specifically, I want unsweetened soy milk with protein and calcium in the range of cows’ milk. Or, do you know another plant-based milk that has no added sugar, with healthy amounts of protein and calcium?
I went to Aeon yesterday, as they have a large selection to choose from, but no unsweetened soy milk!
To the point: Can anybody point me to a shop that stocks the kind of plant-based milk I’m looking for, so that I don’t have to run around town looking?
If you have a minute, your info would be much appreciated!
Thanks!
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Stop focusing on "milks", and find other sources of protein and calcium that are relatively cheap, healthy, and easily sourced. IMHO.
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Tofu is everywhere here, cheap and plenty.
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You can/could buy 5 blocks of tofu in the market for 2000 riel.
Lentils are your friend. I like a simple split lentil dahl with garlic, turmeric, and curry leaf. Cooks in minutes, very cleansing.
Oh, and MEAT IS MURDER.
Bring it on...
Lentils are your friend. I like a simple split lentil dahl with garlic, turmeric, and curry leaf. Cooks in minutes, very cleansing.
Oh, and MEAT IS MURDER.
Bring it on...
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They have lots of moringa here and that carries 8% protein and lots of other trace minerals.
You can harvest it along the streets it's growing everywhere, and as already mentioned you can get soya from the markets.
You can harvest it along the streets it's growing everywhere, and as already mentioned you can get soya from the markets.
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Originally hailed as a wonderfood.
Soya not only destroys forests and small farmers - it can also be bad for your health
Anderson's 'eureka' moment arrived when a complex analysis of the samples she was working on revealed that the seminal liquid surrounding the slower-moving sperm contained chemicals called isoflavones. These compounds are also known as phyto-oestrogens or plant-oestrogens because they mimic oestrogen, the powerful female hormone.
These highly active compounds are found in large concentrations in soya. Indeed such are the doses of these chemicals, a woman drinking two glasses of soya milk a day over the course of a month will see the timing of her menstrual cycle alter. It has been estimated that infants who are fed soya formula exclusively receive an amount of oestrogen equivalent to five birth control pills every day.
For a growing number of scientists the question is this: if such a strong biologically active compound is found in soya, what is its effect on humans regularly eating or drinking products made from the bean?
In recent years the food industry has wasted no time in extolling soya's alleged health benefits, claiming it can lower cholesterol, help with menopausal systems, ward off osteoporosis and even reduce the risks of some cancers. However, aside from research linking soya to reduced male fertility, studies now link the phyto-oestrogens found in the plant to an increased risk of other types of cancer. It has also been claimed that it damages brain function in men and causes hidden developmental abnormalities in infants. Some even attribute the early onset of puberty in western women to the spread of soya in diets.
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyl ... .features7
No wonder Asian men have little to no body hair, like pink, and listen to fucking love ballads all the time
Soya not only destroys forests and small farmers - it can also be bad for your health
Anderson's 'eureka' moment arrived when a complex analysis of the samples she was working on revealed that the seminal liquid surrounding the slower-moving sperm contained chemicals called isoflavones. These compounds are also known as phyto-oestrogens or plant-oestrogens because they mimic oestrogen, the powerful female hormone.
These highly active compounds are found in large concentrations in soya. Indeed such are the doses of these chemicals, a woman drinking two glasses of soya milk a day over the course of a month will see the timing of her menstrual cycle alter. It has been estimated that infants who are fed soya formula exclusively receive an amount of oestrogen equivalent to five birth control pills every day.
For a growing number of scientists the question is this: if such a strong biologically active compound is found in soya, what is its effect on humans regularly eating or drinking products made from the bean?
In recent years the food industry has wasted no time in extolling soya's alleged health benefits, claiming it can lower cholesterol, help with menopausal systems, ward off osteoporosis and even reduce the risks of some cancers. However, aside from research linking soya to reduced male fertility, studies now link the phyto-oestrogens found in the plant to an increased risk of other types of cancer. It has also been claimed that it damages brain function in men and causes hidden developmental abnormalities in infants. Some even attribute the early onset of puberty in western women to the spread of soya in diets.
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyl ... .features7
No wonder Asian men have little to no body hair, like pink, and listen to fucking love ballads all the time
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Why milk? I assume for cereals at breakfast as I cannot think for any other reason. Why soy, though? Why not almond milk or other kinds of nut? Thai Huot used to stock all sorts of different milks. I doubt that has changed.
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The combination of rice and beans is probably the cheapest, and easily sourced "complete protein" here. Different kinds of beans contain different amino acids, so you need to do some googling. I like the small dried black beans. The soaking and cooking of the beans takes awhile, but it's not difficult. If you have a large stock pot, a big airtight container, and enough room in your fridge, they can last up to a week. Just don't add salt until the beans are fully cooked. Here's a simple recipe: https://www.delish.com/cooking/a2565692 ... ack-beans/
If beans make you fart a lot, Google how to de-gas dried beans. I rinse, discard the water, soak overnight, discard the water, cook with a little more than enough water until almost tender, discard the water, then add water just to cover, and cook until fully tender, keeping all that liquid. During the final cook, I add spices and veggies (bay leaves, onion, garlic, celery, chillies, etc.), but I still don't add any type of sodium (salt, msg, Knorr, Old Bay,...) until the very end.
You can also use dried chickpeas, lentils, split peas, or soybeans, but different legumes will have different cooking times.
I'm not a vegan, but there is a lot of research that suggests that a plant based diet can really help people with certain health issues. The problem I see with veganism is people buying processed vegan foods because it's easy. All processed foods can be unhealthy and expensive, especially in Cambodia.
If you don't know how to cook, this could be a relatively simple way to learn. I started cooking 95% of my meals 5 years ago. I don't get food poisoning and save a lot of money. And it's fun!
I know you asked about plant based "milks" available here, but all of them I've seen really are processed foods. And I don't trust what the labels say if something is made in an Asian country. They lie.
If beans make you fart a lot, Google how to de-gas dried beans. I rinse, discard the water, soak overnight, discard the water, cook with a little more than enough water until almost tender, discard the water, then add water just to cover, and cook until fully tender, keeping all that liquid. During the final cook, I add spices and veggies (bay leaves, onion, garlic, celery, chillies, etc.), but I still don't add any type of sodium (salt, msg, Knorr, Old Bay,...) until the very end.
You can also use dried chickpeas, lentils, split peas, or soybeans, but different legumes will have different cooking times.
I'm not a vegan, but there is a lot of research that suggests that a plant based diet can really help people with certain health issues. The problem I see with veganism is people buying processed vegan foods because it's easy. All processed foods can be unhealthy and expensive, especially in Cambodia.
If you don't know how to cook, this could be a relatively simple way to learn. I started cooking 95% of my meals 5 years ago. I don't get food poisoning and save a lot of money. And it's fun!
I know you asked about plant based "milks" available here, but all of them I've seen really are processed foods. And I don't trust what the labels say if something is made in an Asian country. They lie.
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Whenever I can't find anything I want in the shops or I consider it too expensive, I generally just make it myself.
Soya milk seems to be one of those easy to make things as long as you have a blender and some cheesecloth.
How to Make Homemade Soy Milk
Step 1: Ingredients
To make about 2 quarts and 1 1/2 pints of soy milk, you will need:
1 cup of soybeans (I bought my soybeans for $0.89 a pound- so this recipe would only cost about 2 quarters
11 total cups of water (this will be added two to three cups at a time)
1/4 cup of sugar (this probably will be adjusted according to your tastes- not pictured)
Some equipment is also needed but nothing you can't find in your kitchen.
A blender
A pot (should be fairly big and be able to hold at least 11 cups)
Multiple bowls
A cheesecloth (this is for straining the mixture so other items could be used in place of this, like a strainer)
A wooden spatula for stirring
A container for holding the finished soy milk
https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to ... -Soy-Milk/
Soya milk seems to be one of those easy to make things as long as you have a blender and some cheesecloth.
How to Make Homemade Soy Milk
Step 1: Ingredients
To make about 2 quarts and 1 1/2 pints of soy milk, you will need:
1 cup of soybeans (I bought my soybeans for $0.89 a pound- so this recipe would only cost about 2 quarters
11 total cups of water (this will be added two to three cups at a time)
1/4 cup of sugar (this probably will be adjusted according to your tastes- not pictured)
Some equipment is also needed but nothing you can't find in your kitchen.
A blender
A pot (should be fairly big and be able to hold at least 11 cups)
Multiple bowls
A cheesecloth (this is for straining the mixture so other items could be used in place of this, like a strainer)
A wooden spatula for stirring
A container for holding the finished soy milk
https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to ... -Soy-Milk/
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Hence that tremendous 21st-Century backhander to describe top knotters - 'Soy Boy'.kungfufighter wrote: ↑Mon Feb 03, 2020 1:21 amOriginally hailed as a wonderfood.
Soya not only destroys forests and small farmers - it can also be bad for your health
Anderson's 'eureka' moment arrived when a complex analysis of the samples she was working on revealed that the seminal liquid surrounding the slower-moving sperm contained chemicals called isoflavones. These compounds are also known as phyto-oestrogens or plant-oestrogens because they mimic oestrogen, the powerful female hormone.
These highly active compounds are found in large concentrations in soya. Indeed such are the doses of these chemicals, a woman drinking two glasses of soya milk a day over the course of a month will see the timing of her menstrual cycle alter. It has been estimated that infants who are fed soya formula exclusively receive an amount of oestrogen equivalent to five birth control pills every day.
For a growing number of scientists the question is this: if such a strong biologically active compound is found in soya, what is its effect on humans regularly eating or drinking products made from the bean?
In recent years the food industry has wasted no time in extolling soya's alleged health benefits, claiming it can lower cholesterol, help with menopausal systems, ward off osteoporosis and even reduce the risks of some cancers. However, aside from research linking soya to reduced male fertility, studies now link the phyto-oestrogens found in the plant to an increased risk of other types of cancer. It has also been claimed that it damages brain function in men and causes hidden developmental abnormalities in infants. Some even attribute the early onset of puberty in western women to the spread of soya in diets.
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyl ... .features7
No wonder Asian men have little to no body hair, like pink, and listen to fucking love ballads all the time
Haha - my money’s on Playboy
Hi ali baba, newnewnewbie, spit the dog, Fred Edwards, kungfufighter, chkwoot,
Thank You all for your taking time for me with your info! I learned from you... Good stuff!
Thank You all for your taking time for me with your info! I learned from you... Good stuff!
I'm pretty sure I saw quinoa in Thai Huot. Not cheap but it goes a long way.
If your health reasons include blood pressure, chuck a little flax seed into the mix.
If your health reasons include blood pressure, chuck a little flax seed into the mix.
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