Posted by secondbase on Aug 01, 2007 · Member since Dec 2005 · 5540 posts
I buy Red Star in my local HFS in the bulk section. LOVE IT
0 likes
Posted by vegcats on Aug 02, 2007 · Member since Jul 2007 · 32 posts
Red Star, of course.
I tried Lewis Labs, Twinlab, KAL, etc. Some of these are good. Bulk usually is fine, too.
But Red Star lacks bitterness.
and Red Star produces different formulas (e.g., Vegetarian Support Formula).
Red Star offers a recipe book, The Nutritional Yeast Cookbook, which you get used online for $5.
I've taken to cooking with nutritional yeast and using it liberally on raw foods, salads, etc.
Most recently, I've discovered that it is not so much the B vitamins (e.g., Vitamin B12) in nutritional yeast that make it so nutritious (as Red Star claims), but especially the NUCLEIC ACIDS (RNA, DNA). Nucleic acids are needed to build the body, support healing processes, and revitalize you. Nutritional yeast contains about 6% nucleic acids. Yeast extracts contain even more.
I read Dr. Frank's No-Aging Diet and discovered he used yeast extracts to create greater energy, strength, and longevity in clinical studies. Maybe Red Star doesn't think it can market "RNA", but almost everyone benefits from the RNA in nutritional yeast mostly without even realizing it. Why else would we take it?
Look at the Brits and Australians. They openly consume large amounts of yeast extracts (like Vegemite and Marmite), which are by-products of the brewing industry (yes, they openly drink, too!). These 'foods' are practically national icons in these countries. In America, we consume...Red Star! Or at least some of us.
There's only one high-RNA superfood formula I currently know of that includes Red Star nutritional yeast, RNA from yeast extract, chlorella, spirulina, and chia seeds. It's called Rejuvenate! and is available from HPDI, the leader in high-RNA nucleic acid nutrition: www.integratedhealth.com/featured-health-products/rejuvenate.html
Alternatively, make your own high-RNA superfood using Red Star yeast (1-3 tsp or more), chlorella powder (1-2 tsp or more), spirulina (1/2 tsp), and maybe some chia seeds (1-3 tsp) or flax seeds. Add your favorite veggie protein powder, non-dairy milk, and possibly some maple syrup or cacao nibs. Try this every day for three weeks (like I did) and you will be amazed at your newfound energy levels. You'll also notice you look younger or at least noticeably better than you did. Now I take Rejuvenate! daily and get even better results.
That's the power of RNA. Nutritional yeast is one good way to get it.
Freaky Factoid: Chlorella actually contains more RNA than yeast, but hasn't enjoyed as much popularity in western countries like the USA. Asian countries like Japan consume chlorella like typical Americans consume french fries (freedom fries?). Maybe that partly explains the longevity of the Japanese.
0 likes
Posted by vegcats on Aug 03, 2007 · Member since Jul 2007 · 32 posts
Of course, nutritional yeast contains vitamin B12. But for vegetarians it's a good idea to get more B12 than foods can offer using nutritional supplements. Most B12 supplements use either cyanocobalamin or hydroxocobalamin. These forms are less than optimal because our bodies better assimilate methylcobalamin or adenosylcobalamin forms.
The Vitamin B12 supplement I like is a sublingual (i.e., under the tongue) methylcobalamin tablet. Sublingual B12 supplementation is excellent because of easy absorption and assimilation into your body. These great tasting micro-tablets are flavored with acerola cherry and dissolve easily under the tongue:
Regarding the B vitamin folate, the form usually found in enriched foods and supplements is folic acid, which is actually synthetic (i.e., less bioavailable). Folic acid is less readily absorbed than the natural form FOLINIC ACID (which is readily converted to any of the folates). Because folic acid is less easily utilized in the body, especially by anyone who is nutritionally compromised (e.g., most Americans), it makes me wonder why that's the form the government requires in foods needing enrichment.
In contrast, folinic acid goes directly into the pathways for generating DNA/RNA and is especially needed for brain function. Folinic acid is becoming the folate supplement of choice among naturally-oriented doctors (e.g., naturopaths), herbalists, and individuals interested in optimal health. One of the few companies that carries it is HPDI:
Try it and see if it works for you. Vitamin B12 and folinic acid work together, so consider supplementing your diet with both of these essential nutrients.
0 likes
Posted by VegHeadZealia on Aug 03, 2007 · Member since Mar 2007 · 1665 posts
I <3 bookmama :-* I <3 bookmama :-* I <3 bookmama :-* I <3 bookmama :-* I <3 bookmama :-* I <3 bookmama :-* I <3 bookmama :-* I <3 bookmama :-* I <3 bookmama :-* I <3 bookmama :-* I <3 bookmama :-* I <3 bookmama :-* I <3 bookmama :-* I <3 bookmama :-* I <3 bookmama :-* I <3 bookmama :-* I <3 bookmama :-* I <3 bookmama :-* I <3 bookmama :-* I <3 bookmama :-*
thats the coolest site eva! thanks!
0 likes
Posted by NoIllusions on Aug 03, 2007 · Member since Dec 2006 · 476 posts
Of course, nutritional yeast contains vitamin B12. But for vegetarians it's a good ideas to get more B12 than foods can offer using nutritional supplements. Most B12 supplements use either cyanocobalamin or hydroxoxcobalamin. These forms are less than optimal because our bodies better assimilate methylcobalamin or adenosylcobalamin forms.
The Vitamin B12 supplement I like is a sublingual (i.e., under the tongue) methylcobalamin tablet. Sublingual B12 supplementation is excellent because of easy absorption and assimilation into your body. These great tasting micro-tablets are flavored with acerola cherry and dissolve easily under the tongue:
Regarding the B vitamin folate, the form usually found in enriched foods and supplements is folic acid, which is actually synthetic (i.e., less bioavailable). Folic acid is less readily absorbed than the natural form FOLINIC ACID (which is readily converted to any of the folates). Because folic acid is less easily utilized in the body, especially by anyone who is nutritionally compromised (e.g., most Americans), it makes me wonder why that's the form the government requires in foods needing enrichment.
In contrast, folinic acid goes directly into the pathways for generating DNA/RNA and is especially needed for brain function. Folinic acid is becoming the folate supplement of choice among naturally-oriented doctors (e.g., naturopaths), herbalists, and individuals interested in optimal health. One of the few companies that carries it is HPDI:
Try it and see if it works for you. Vitamin B12 and folinic acid work together, so consider supplementing your diet with both of these essential nutrients.
Wow...thanks so much fot the info...how'd you learn all that stuff...I love learning about foods, herbs, health, etc
0 likes
Posted by vegcats on Aug 04, 2007 · Member since Jul 2007 · 32 posts
You're welcome, NoIllusions! I love learning about foods, herbs, and health, too. So I've been teaching myself for several years. At first, I was overwhelmed by the mass of confusing and contradictory health information available (in the media, books, magazines, and the Internet). Gradually, I sifted through the tangled web...and discovered some basic truths that aren't always easy to discern.
Between the government's willful ignorance and the medical system's profit-driven industrial-pharmaceutical complex, I realized there had to be health truth somewhere. I started reading everything about health from a wide variety of alternative sources (everyone from Dr. Richard Schulze to Dr. Bernard Jensen to Dr. John Christopher, and others).
For my understanding of nutritional biochemistry, I turned to the likes of Dr. Mary Enig (author of Know Your Fats) and Drs. Murray and Pizzorno (authors of the Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine and Total Wellness). I also attended lectures, seminars, and nutrition-oriented classes. I asked lots of questions. And I totally changed my life...every aspect from eating habits and dietary supplements to exercise regimens and approaches to stress reduction, etc. Now I enjoy helping others. (The great news is that you don't need a degree in nutrition to start creating a healthy life for yourself!)
I'm still constantly learning. And I continue to benefit personally from ever increasing health and wellness, and feeling great from improvements I choose to make. Given today's climate of health-information confusion, learning about real health requires an open mind and a willingness to challenge conventional belief systems. It's an odyssey!
For overall health, a couple places to start are Dr. Richard Schulze's website, www.HerbDoc.com where you can find books, DVDs, and herbs that actually help to heal you. This is not so much a plug for his site, as it is me telling you that after reading most of his books and doing his suggested programs, I have a clear conception for how to build real health (and prevent disease) for myself and others.
Another great resource is Mike Adams's health site, www.NewsTarget.com where you can read tons of information about health, healing, and how to empower yourself to create optimal health for yourself.
There are lots of other resources, of course. I will mention some of them in other posts.
My posts to this thread were sparked after reading Patty 'Sassy' Knutson's interesting 'Byte of Beets' article that touched on the topic of B12 and Folate in this month's VegWeb Monthly Newsletter. It's important to share my knowledge that not all B12 or Folate supplements are created equal. Very few people are aware of this fact, but it's out there, if you know where to look. I'm helping spread the word.
I hope this helps!
0 likes
Posted by Cheezees on Aug 04, 2007 · Member since Jul 2007 · 322 posts
Stupid question: Nutritional yeast is used as/for? Sorry, I'm new to all of this.
0 likes
Posted by SadieBeth on Aug 04, 2007 · Member since Mar 2006 · 62 posts
I have read (and read and read and read...) that Brewer's Yeast is nutritionally superior to Nutritional Yeast. This is, of course, assuming you can get it down...which takes time.
Does anyone know if this is really true? Because it tastes pretty bad (and causes gas at first), our HFS stopped carrying BY...
0 likes
Posted by Anonymous on Aug 04, 2007 · Member since Dec 1969 · 11789 posts
Stupid question: Nutritional yeast is used as/for? Sorry, I'm new to all of this.
Nutritutional cheese is used to make vegan cheese for macaroni and cheese, pizza and mostly any kind of cheeses really. I've seen recipes for them. You can even use it to make Parmesan cheese out of it.
Posted by Cheezees on Aug 04, 2007 · Member since Jul 2007 · 322 posts
Stupid question: Nutritional yeast is used as/for? Sorry, I'm new to all of this.
Nutritutional cheese is used to make vegan cheese for macaroni and cheese, pizza and mostly any kind of cheeses really. I've seen recipes for them. You can even use it to make Parmesan cheese out of it.
Cheese??? did you say CHEESE!!!!???? OMG where can I get some. I'd just lost all hope on finding a cheese substitute. Are you pulling my leg???? :o
0 likes
Posted by Anonymous on Aug 04, 2007 · Member since Dec 1969 · 11789 posts
Classic White Uncheese from the Vegan Vittles cookbook
1/4 pound fat-reduced regular tofu (firm), rinsed , patted dry and crumbled 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes 2 to 3 tablespoons tahini 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 tablespoons light miso 1 tsp. onion granules 3/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp garlic granules 3/4 cup water 3 tablespoons agar flakes
Lightly oil a 1 1/4cup (10 ounce) heavy plastic storage container (rectangular or round) with a lid, a miniature bread loaf pan, a small bowl with a rounded bottom or other small container of your choice and set it aside.
Place the tofu, yeast flakes, tahini, lemon juice, miso, onion granules, salt and garlic granules in a blender or food processor fitted with a metal blade. Set aside.
Place the water and agar flakes in a 1-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium high and simmer, stirring frequently, until the agar is dissolved about 5 minutes.
Pour the agar mixture into the blender or food processor containing the other ingredients. Process until the mixture is completely smooth. You will need to work quickly before the agar begins to set but it is important to process the mixture very thoroughly. Stop the blender or food processor frequently to stir the mixture and scrape down the sides of the jar or work bowl.
Pour the mixture into the prepared container (from step 1). Use a rubber spatula to remove all of the blended mixture. Place the open container in the refrigerator to let the uncheese firm up. When it is firm and no longer warm to the touch, cover the container with the lid or plastic wrap. lLet the uncheese chill for several hours before serving. It will keep for about 10 days in the refrigerator. Yield: one 1 1/4 cup (10 ounce) uncheese
I have Red Star.
Sorry, startaurus, but I buy whatever is in the bulk bin at my natural foods store.
I've bought both Red Star and whatever is in the bulk food bin at my HFS.
I order Red Star from www.bulkfoods.com.
I like KAL, myself. Not the imported, just the regular "Vegan Friendly" variety.
bulk all the way
The incredible bulk!
Just make sure you don't buy Brewer's because it is not the same thing even if it kinda says so on the jar.
I buy it in bulk
Thanks all.
I buy Red Star in my local HFS in the bulk section. LOVE IT
Red Star, of course.
I tried Lewis Labs, Twinlab, KAL, etc. Some of these are good. Bulk usually is fine, too.
But Red Star lacks bitterness.
and Red Star produces different formulas (e.g., Vegetarian Support Formula).
Red Star offers a recipe book, The Nutritional Yeast Cookbook, which you get used online for $5.
I've taken to cooking with nutritional yeast and using it liberally on raw foods, salads, etc.
Most recently, I've discovered that it is not so much the B vitamins (e.g., Vitamin B12) in nutritional yeast that make it so nutritious (as Red Star claims), but especially the NUCLEIC ACIDS (RNA, DNA). Nucleic acids are needed to build the body, support healing processes, and revitalize you. Nutritional yeast contains about 6% nucleic acids. Yeast extracts contain even more.
I read Dr. Frank's No-Aging Diet and discovered he used yeast extracts to create greater energy, strength, and longevity in clinical studies. Maybe Red Star doesn't think it can market "RNA", but almost everyone benefits from the RNA in nutritional yeast mostly without even realizing it. Why else would we take it?
Look at the Brits and Australians. They openly consume large amounts of yeast extracts (like Vegemite and Marmite), which are by-products of the brewing industry (yes, they openly drink, too!). These 'foods' are practically national icons in these countries. In America, we consume...Red Star! Or at least some of us.
There's only one high-RNA superfood formula I currently know of that includes Red Star nutritional yeast, RNA from yeast extract, chlorella, spirulina, and chia seeds. It's called Rejuvenate! and is available from HPDI, the leader in high-RNA nucleic acid nutrition: www.integratedhealth.com/featured-health-products/rejuvenate.html
Alternatively, make your own high-RNA superfood using Red Star yeast (1-3 tsp or more), chlorella powder (1-2 tsp or more), spirulina (1/2 tsp), and maybe some chia seeds (1-3 tsp) or flax seeds. Add your favorite veggie protein powder, non-dairy milk, and possibly some maple syrup or cacao nibs. Try this every day for three weeks (like I did) and you will be amazed at your newfound energy levels. You'll also notice you look younger or at least noticeably better than you did. Now I take Rejuvenate! daily and get even better results.
That's the power of RNA. Nutritional yeast is one good way to get it.
Freaky Factoid: Chlorella actually contains more RNA than yeast, but hasn't enjoyed as much popularity in western countries like the USA. Asian countries like Japan consume chlorella like typical Americans consume french fries (freedom fries?). Maybe that partly explains the longevity of the Japanese.
Of course, nutritional yeast contains vitamin B12. But for vegetarians it's a good idea to get more B12 than foods can offer using nutritional supplements. Most B12 supplements use either cyanocobalamin or hydroxocobalamin. These forms are less than optimal because our bodies better assimilate methylcobalamin or adenosylcobalamin forms.
The Vitamin B12 supplement I like is a sublingual (i.e., under the tongue) methylcobalamin tablet. Sublingual B12 supplementation is excellent because of easy absorption and assimilation into your body. These great tasting micro-tablets are flavored with acerola cherry and dissolve easily under the tongue:
www.integratedhealth.com/hpdspec/cobal.html
Regarding the B vitamin folate, the form usually found in enriched foods and supplements is folic acid, which is actually synthetic (i.e., less bioavailable). Folic acid is less readily absorbed than the natural form FOLINIC ACID (which is readily converted to any of the folates). Because folic acid is less easily utilized in the body, especially by anyone who is nutritionally compromised (e.g., most Americans), it makes me wonder why that's the form the government requires in foods needing enrichment.
In contrast, folinic acid goes directly into the pathways for generating DNA/RNA and is especially needed for brain function. Folinic acid is becoming the folate supplement of choice among naturally-oriented doctors (e.g., naturopaths), herbalists, and individuals interested in optimal health. One of the few companies that carries it is HPDI:
www.integratedhealth.com/hpdspec/folinic.html
Try it and see if it works for you. Vitamin B12 and folinic acid work together, so consider supplementing your diet with both of these essential nutrients.
I order Red Star from www.bulkfoods.com.
I <3 bookmama :-* I <3 bookmama :-* I <3 bookmama :-* I <3 bookmama :-* I <3 bookmama :-* I <3 bookmama :-* I <3 bookmama :-* I <3 bookmama :-* I <3 bookmama :-* I <3 bookmama :-* I <3 bookmama :-* I <3 bookmama :-* I <3 bookmama :-* I <3 bookmama :-* I <3 bookmama :-* I <3 bookmama :-* I <3 bookmama :-* I <3 bookmama :-* I <3 bookmama :-* I <3 bookmama :-*
thats the coolest site eva! thanks!
Of course, nutritional yeast contains vitamin B12. But for vegetarians it's a good ideas to get more B12 than foods can offer using nutritional supplements. Most B12 supplements use either cyanocobalamin or hydroxoxcobalamin. These forms are less than optimal because our bodies better assimilate methylcobalamin or adenosylcobalamin forms.
The Vitamin B12 supplement I like is a sublingual (i.e., under the tongue) methylcobalamin tablet. Sublingual B12 supplementation is excellent because of easy absorption and assimilation into your body. These great tasting micro-tablets are flavored with acerola cherry and dissolve easily under the tongue:
www.integratedhealth.com/hpdspec/cobal.html
Regarding the B vitamin folate, the form usually found in enriched foods and supplements is folic acid, which is actually synthetic (i.e., less bioavailable). Folic acid is less readily absorbed than the natural form FOLINIC ACID (which is readily converted to any of the folates). Because folic acid is less easily utilized in the body, especially by anyone who is nutritionally compromised (e.g., most Americans), it makes me wonder why that's the form the government requires in foods needing enrichment.
In contrast, folinic acid goes directly into the pathways for generating DNA/RNA and is especially needed for brain function. Folinic acid is becoming the folate supplement of choice among naturally-oriented doctors (e.g., naturopaths), herbalists, and individuals interested in optimal health. One of the few companies that carries it is HPDI:
www.integratedhealth.com/hpdspec/folinic.html
Try it and see if it works for you. Vitamin B12 and folinic acid work together, so consider supplementing your diet with both of these essential nutrients.
Wow...thanks so much fot the info...how'd you learn all that stuff...I love learning about foods, herbs, health, etc
You're welcome, NoIllusions! I love learning about foods, herbs, and health, too. So I've been teaching myself for several years. At first, I was overwhelmed by the mass of confusing and contradictory health information available (in the media, books, magazines, and the Internet). Gradually, I sifted through the tangled web...and discovered some basic truths that aren't always easy to discern.
Between the government's willful ignorance and the medical system's profit-driven industrial-pharmaceutical complex, I realized there had to be health truth somewhere. I started reading everything about health from a wide variety of alternative sources (everyone from Dr. Richard Schulze to Dr. Bernard Jensen to Dr. John Christopher, and others).
For my understanding of nutritional biochemistry, I turned to the likes of Dr. Mary Enig (author of Know Your Fats) and Drs. Murray and Pizzorno (authors of the Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine and Total Wellness). I also attended lectures, seminars, and nutrition-oriented classes. I asked lots of questions. And I totally changed my life...every aspect from eating habits and dietary supplements to exercise regimens and approaches to stress reduction, etc. Now I enjoy helping others. (The great news is that you don't need a degree in nutrition to start creating a healthy life for yourself!)
I'm still constantly learning. And I continue to benefit personally from ever increasing health and wellness, and feeling great from improvements I choose to make. Given today's climate of health-information confusion, learning about real health requires an open mind and a willingness to challenge conventional belief systems. It's an odyssey!
For overall health, a couple places to start are Dr. Richard Schulze's website, www.HerbDoc.com where you can find books, DVDs, and herbs that actually help to heal you. This is not so much a plug for his site, as it is me telling you that after reading most of his books and doing his suggested programs, I have a clear conception for how to build real health (and prevent disease) for myself and others.
Another great resource is Mike Adams's health site, www.NewsTarget.com where you can read tons of information about health, healing, and how to empower yourself to create optimal health for yourself.
There are lots of other resources, of course. I will mention some of them in other posts.
My posts to this thread were sparked after reading Patty 'Sassy' Knutson's interesting 'Byte of Beets' article that touched on the topic of B12 and Folate in this month's VegWeb Monthly Newsletter. It's important to share my knowledge that not all B12 or Folate supplements are created equal. Very few people are aware of this fact, but it's out there, if you know where to look. I'm helping spread the word.
I hope this helps!
Stupid question: Nutritional yeast is used as/for? Sorry, I'm new to all of this.
I have read (and read and read and read...) that Brewer's Yeast is nutritionally superior to Nutritional Yeast. This is, of course, assuming you can get it down...which takes time.
Does anyone know if this is really true? Because it tastes pretty bad (and causes gas at first), our HFS stopped carrying BY...
Stupid question: Nutritional yeast is used as/for? Sorry, I'm new to all of this.
Nutritutional cheese is used to make vegan cheese for macaroni and cheese, pizza and mostly any kind of cheeses really. I've seen recipes for them. You can even use it to make Parmesan cheese out of it.
Stupid question: Nutritional yeast is used as/for? Sorry, I'm new to all of this.
Nutritutional cheese is used to make vegan cheese for macaroni and cheese, pizza and mostly any kind of cheeses really. I've seen recipes for them. You can even use it to make Parmesan cheese out of it.
Cheese??? did you say CHEESE!!!!???? OMG where can I get some. I'd just lost all hope on finding a cheese substitute. Are you pulling my leg???? :o
Classic White Uncheese from the Vegan Vittles cookbook
1/4 pound fat-reduced regular tofu (firm), rinsed , patted dry and crumbled
3 tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes
2 to 3 tablespoons tahini
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons light miso
1 tsp. onion granules
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp garlic granules
3/4 cup water
3 tablespoons agar flakes
Lightly oil a 1 1/4cup (10 ounce) heavy plastic storage container (rectangular or round) with a lid, a miniature bread loaf pan, a small bowl with a rounded bottom or other small container of your choice and set it aside.
Place the tofu, yeast flakes, tahini, lemon juice, miso, onion granules, salt and garlic granules in a blender or food processor fitted with a metal blade. Set aside.
Place the water and agar flakes in a 1-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium high and simmer, stirring frequently, until the agar is dissolved about 5 minutes.
Pour the agar mixture into the blender or food processor containing the other ingredients. Process until the mixture is completely smooth. You will need to work quickly before the agar begins to set but it is important to process the mixture very thoroughly. Stop the blender or food processor frequently to stir the mixture and scrape down the sides of the jar or work bowl.
Pour the mixture into the prepared container (from step 1). Use a rubber spatula to remove all of the blended mixture. Place the open container in the refrigerator to let the uncheese firm up. When it is firm and no longer warm to the touch, cover the container with the lid or plastic wrap. lLet the uncheese chill for several hours before serving. It will keep for about 10 days in the refrigerator. Yield: one 1 1/4 cup (10 ounce) uncheese
per 2 tablespoons: Calories:48, Protein: 3gm, Carbohydrates: 4gm Fat: 2 gm
Pages