I read in the media a couple of years ago about an artificial oil,
Olestra, which is supposedly not metabolized by the body. It is not
available here in Brazil, and I was planning to buy some in the States
when I go there in May. Since I never saw it mentioned in the list, I
was wondering if there is any reason why it should be avoided in a vlf
diet. I intend to use it mostly to pop corn.
Another thing: I?m also planning to buy a breadmaker, and I?ve noticed
that most recipes call for active dry yeast. The only biological yeast
we have here comes in tablets that have to be kept refrigerated. Since
I don?t want to buy a year?s supply of active dry yeast to bring home, I
was wondering if these tablets can be used instead, and what the
conversion equivalent would be.
TIA,
Irene
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