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Posted by BekkaH on November 27, 2002, at 0:19:24
Hi IsoM,
Since you are the resident nutrition expert here, I'd like to ask you whether you eat Brewer's Yeast? If so, how much do you take on any given day, and what brand do you use? Do you take it in the morning or later in the day?
Thanks for any information.
Bekka
Posted by IsoM on November 27, 2002, at 13:12:03
In reply to IsoM - a question for you, posted by BekkaH on November 27, 2002, at 0:19:24
Not brewer's yeast, Bekka, as it's bitter & there are other nutritional yeasts higher in nutrients, but I do use one of the others.
I really don't think it's that important which brand is used - all are high in B vitamins, minerals, & protein. You wouldn't notice significantly better results with one brand over another. Just make sure you buy an all-round good kind. Just buy the smallest amount first to make sure you'd use it.
It has a strong flavour so I don't like to add it to foods as it distracts from their taste. B vitamins are water soluble but I make up a batch in orange juice every day & sip the juice off & on through the day. Some days, I drink the whole thing; other days, there's some left at the end but it's not important to take an exact amount. Because it's a very concentrated food product, too much can cause gas initially in some people but 'cause I sip it through the day, my digestion can probably handle it better.
By taking smaller amounts through the day too, I don't pee most of the B vitamins out. If your urine gets bright yellow, you're losing B vitamins in your urine. It's better to have small amounts of B vitamins through the day rather than in one or two big doses at a time anyway.
I mix up a litre or so of orange juice & add to it roughly 2 heaping tablespoons. But I have a high requirement for B vitamins (I found out through trial & error over years) & you might not need so much.
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Posted by bluedog on November 27, 2002, at 20:16:55
In reply to IsoM - a question for you, posted by BekkaH on November 27, 2002, at 0:19:24
Hi Bekka
I have taken brewers yeast for over a year. Unfortunately it's recently disappeared from my supermarket shelf so I havn't had any for over a month now. Your post has reminded me to follow up with my supermarket manager to see whether they will be getting new supplies soon.
I must admit that brewers yeast is an acquired taste. Initially I had great difficulty eating it but then a funny thing happened. I actually started liking the stuff!! I would suggest building up the amount you take very slowly.
I started by sprinkling a little over my breakfast cereal in the morning. In the end I was practically ladling it into my cereal and I found that when I ran out of brewers yeast my breakfast didn't taste as good and nor did it give me same energising kick start to my day. For me it works as well as coffee to get me going in the morning.
I also used to use brewers yeast in my banana smoothies. My banana smoothy recipe is as follows:
1. one banana
2. 2 tablespoons of brewers yeast
2. 2 tablespoons of linseeds (flaxseeds)
3. some natural yoghurt
4. a small handful of raw cashews
5. a small handfull of almonds
6. a generous dollop of maple syrup or honey
7. Soy milk to mix it all together in the blenderI drink it straight away and I usually have it as a substitute for breakfast or lunch because it can be pretty filling. However if you want to consume brewers yeast and don't like the taste it's a good way to take it.(though I would still probably start with one teaspoon rather than the 2 tablespoons that I use until you get used to it)
regards
bluedog
Posted by BekkaH on November 27, 2002, at 20:24:09
In reply to Re: Brewers Yeast » BekkaH, posted by bluedog on November 27, 2002, at 20:16:55
Hi Bluedog,
That recipe looks good! Thank you. I have to get some of those ingredients, and when I do, I'll try that shake.
Bekka
Posted by BekkaH on November 27, 2002, at 20:27:12
In reply to Re: IsoM - a question for you » BekkaH, posted by IsoM on November 27, 2002, at 13:12:03
> Not brewer's yeast, Bekka, as it's bitter & there are other nutritional yeasts higher in nutrients, but I do use one of the others.
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*************************************************Thank you, IsoM, for all that information. I wonder: How does "nutritional yeast" differ from Brewer's Yeast?
By the way, I have a friend who mixes Brewer's Yeast with her cat's food, and her cats have the shiniest fur coats I've ever seen!
Posted by IsoM on November 28, 2002, at 0:08:52
In reply to Re: IsoM - a question for you - IsoM, posted by BekkaH on November 27, 2002, at 20:27:12
Bekka, I can only go by what I've read about the differences & haven't actually watched the processing or visited any plants producing these yeasts but I'll share what I know.
Brewer's yeast originally got its name as it was the yeast (Saccharomyces) leftover from brewing & when it's been inactivated (killed by heat), it's rich in many nutrients. Because it was left over from the brewing process, it was somewhat bitter due to hops used in beer making. Different nutritional yeasts are the same kind of organism, Saccharomyces, but grown on different mediums like nutrient-rich molasses. It changes the flavour for the better with less bitterness. Some are higher in nutrients than others but they're comparibly similar.
My cats have been eating the same yeast as me for many years. They love it & will rip open a container if they can smell it. They'll lick up the flakes alone. Along with their regular foods, they have some strange tastes like raw beans & broccoli. One has a lot of different veggies he loves. And they, like your friend's cat, have the shiniest fur, cleanest ears, brightest eyes, & are never sick or troubled by fleas or mites. But I give other supplements to my cats too. I've had friends surprised at how old my cats were, thinking one of them was still a kitten as she's so perky & playful still (she is the baby at 8 1/2 years & SHE thinks she's still a kitten).
If you taste brewer's yeast & some other nutritional yeasts, you'll find one which you like more than others. It's a good idea to pick one you enjoy or you may not stick to it.
Posted by BekkaH on November 28, 2002, at 17:58:28
In reply to Re: differences between yeasts » BekkaH, posted by IsoM on November 28, 2002, at 0:08:52
Hello IsoM,
You know, now that you pointed out the distinction between nutritional yeast and Brewer's yeast, I looked at the bottle I bought and I notice that it doesn't say "Brewer's yeast" anywhere! I just assumed that it was Brewer's yeast. After reading your posts, I looked at the list of ingredients and it says "nutritional yeast." It is made by Twinlab and is called "SuperRich Yeast Plus."
One of my cats is very fussy and will eat only canned cat food. The other one eats anything and everything, including fruits and vegetables. She loves yogurt, especially yogurt with sweet preserves added.
Anyway, thank you for pointing out that distinction, and thanks for all the other information, too!
Bekka
Posted by bluedog on November 28, 2002, at 21:26:14
In reply to Re: differences between yeasts - IsoM, posted by BekkaH on November 28, 2002, at 17:58:28
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> One of my cats is very fussy and will eat only canned cat food. The other one eats anything and everything, including fruits and vegetables. She loves yogurt, especially yogurt with sweet preserves added.
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Hi BekkaI know that this post is probably not appropriate on the "medication" board but I think what you write about yours cats is really funny. I love how individual each cat can be. Our cat used to go absolutely crazy for cheese and fruit cake!
Sorry to get off track but I couldn't help myself.
bluedog
Posted by IsoM on November 28, 2002, at 23:42:43
In reply to Re: differences between yeasts - IsoM, posted by BekkaH on November 28, 2002, at 17:58:28
Well, Bekka, why not try a little yeast on your cats? I've yet to find a cat that doesn't LOVE the taste. In our taste buds, there are more than just the salty, sweet, sour, & bitter that was once thought. There's another one called umami, which discerns amino acids. It's a Japanese word best translated as savory & is what we sense when we eat meat. Cat's taste for umami is stronger than ours, naturally, & nutritional yeast has a very strong umami flavour, which is why I think cats love it. I bet yours will eat it like almost every other cat. Let me know, okay?
Posted by Tabitha on November 28, 2002, at 23:54:24
In reply to Re: differences between yeasts » BekkaH, posted by bluedog on November 28, 2002, at 21:26:14
sorry to interrupt, but could you continue this thread on PB Social? Here's a link...http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/social/20021120/msgs/32816.html
Tabitha (filling in for Dr Bob)
P.S. please direct discussions of posting policy to PB Admin.
Posted by LyndaK on November 29, 2002, at 2:38:17
In reply to Re: differences between yeasts - IsoM, posted by BekkaH on November 28, 2002, at 17:58:28
> Hello IsoM,
>
> You know, now that you pointed out the distinction between nutritional yeast and Brewer's yeast, I looked at the bottle I bought and I notice that it doesn't say "Brewer's yeast" anywhere! I just assumed that it was Brewer's yeast. After reading your posts, I looked at the list of ingredients and it says "nutritional yeast." It is made by Twinlab and is called "SuperRich Yeast Plus."
>
> One of my cats is very fussy and will eat only canned cat food. The other one eats anything and everything, including fruits and vegetables. She loves yogurt, especially yogurt with sweet preserves added.
>
> Anyway, thank you for pointing out that distinction, and thanks for all the other information, too!
>
> BekkaHi Bekka,
Just wanted to say that the kind you bought is the kind I have and use and it's not as bitter as regular Brewer's yeast. It is an acquired taste though. I grew up sprinkling it on my buttered toast. My 2 kids now like it on their toast too.
Lynda
Posted by BekkaH on November 30, 2002, at 14:54:46
In reply to Re: differences between yeasts - IsoM » BekkaH, posted by LyndaK on November 29, 2002, at 2:38:17
Thanks Lynda. I've never tried it on toast. I put it in shakes with soy milk or yogurt or regular milk. Bluedog posted a good recipe.
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