Forums: March 2010 Kickstart Forum Archive: Hi All
Created on: 03/06/10 05:27 PM Views: 1218 Replies: 5
Jasmine Joined: 03/02/10 Posts: 35	Hi All Posted Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 5:27 PM I rarely (one or two in my entire life) have coldsores and since starting the Vegan diet I have had 2 - any suggestions - from the diet or just a coincident? I also find that I can't get my beans to cook - what am I doing wrong? I soak, I boil and boil and boil - far more than the package says and yet they just don't get done. I told you I couldn't cook but this is ridiculous.
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essie Joined: 02/26/10 Posts: 163	RE: Hi All Posted Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 6:15 PM Jasmine, I don't know about the coldsores, but it's probably coincidence. I can't think of any reason why beans, fruits, veggies or whole grains would aggravate them. Unless maybe your new diet is stressing you out a little. I bet they'll get better. Re: beans--are you salting the water? That can prevent beans (and lentils, split peas, etc.) from getting tender. Don't put salt, soy sauce, or salty seasonings in the water until after the beans have gotten soft. Same goes for tomatoes, tomato juice or anything else acidic. I soak the beans 6-8 hours or overnight (you can do them up to 24, no problem), rinse, boil in fresh water, and depending on the bean they take 1-1.5 hours. I used to try the "quick soak" method, of boiling them for 30 minutes, then soaking for 1-2 hours, then cooking again. I didn't find that to be as foolproof though. Beans freeze well, or keep in the fridge for about a week, so if it's a time constraint, you can do them ahead. Hope that helps. I think I need to go put some black beans on to soak right now.
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mojo Joined: 03/02/10 Posts: 6	RE: Hi All Posted Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 7:39 PM Foods high in the amino acid arginine may be related to the cold sores (the opposite of lysine, which can help prevent them). You should be able to do a search online, but I think nuts are high in arginine. Could also be stress (which may or may not apply right now).
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veveveveggie Joined: 12/28/09 Posts: 114	RE: Hi All Posted Sunday, March 7, 2010 at 7:16 AM I take L-lysine supplements for my cold sores. I'm not sure if I get more since being vegan or if I was starting to get more as I've gotten older I am getting good control with one 500mg tablet every other day. If you check in the Jan archive you will find my message and Jill's reply. Jean
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ricadee Joined: 03/01/10 Posts: 12	RE: Hi All Posted Sunday, March 7, 2010 at 7:39 AM I knew someone who got a cold sore every time she ate tree nuts... Have you tried using a crock pot to cook your beans? That's the best method I've found. I just soak overnight, then throw everything together the next morning and leave it on low while I'm at work. It's really nice because when I get home, the house smells great and dinner's already done!
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2meowers Joined: 02/26/10 Location: Sequim, WA Posts: 127	RE: Hi All Posted Sunday, March 7, 2010 at 1:03 PM Or you can be lazy like me and just get the no-salt or low salt beans in cans! I just pour them in the collander, rinse off the liquid and they're ready to go. They always go in my salads, and a lot of the time in with the veggies I cook. I've also mashed them up with avocado. Spread a little garlic hummus on my bread, top with the mash, spinach, tomato, a shake of oregano and yum! "But for the sake of some little mouthful of flesh we deprive a soul of the sun and light, and of that proportion of life and time it had been born into the world to enjoy." Plutarch. email
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