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Throw it away?
$60 down the drain, my own fault for not getting a sampler size first.
So before I just throw it away, is there anything else I can do with it? Is it good for brownies or something??
Another thing.... I have noticed others on here having some digestive issues after including vega powders in their diet. I noticed it too, it seems as though it makes my (sorry to be blunt here) poop sludgy...tar like (not referring to colour here). And it makes me gassy.
So yeah.. with the chocolate disappointment and realizing my digestive issues have been due to vega (they went away when i stopped vega powders).. I'm bummed. This is a product I believe in, yet it's not believing in me!!
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Permalink Reply by Jeannine Scott on -
Very helpful thanks :)
Now I hope those cookies aren't TOO good.. or I will eat too many! Haha!
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Permalink Reply by Ken Wilkens on -
OK, I had a friend say the same thing (after I recommended Vega to her!), so here's a couple of tips:
1. It takes some time for your body to get used to Vega WFHO. You will have a "cleansing" effect and some gas, so start off with only ONE scoop at a time. I still only do one scoop at a time.
2. For the chocolate Vega, here is a great smoothie, which I would eat every day if I had to:
1 cup of water
1 scoop of Vega WFHO Chocolate (I usually blend together on low to be sure it's mixed)
1/2 c. blueberries
1 banana
1-2 T Almond butter
Ice
This is the best smoothie, give it a shot and see if you like the chocolate any better!
ken
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Permalink Reply by Jill on -
Hi Jeannine,
You've received some amazing feedback from our Community members! The cookies suggested by Pam or the smoothie by Ken sound like a great alternative if the chocolate taste alone isn't your preferred flavor.
I also wanted to add though, that if you are still not satisfied with the chocolate WFHO, we do have a satisfaction guarantee with all of our products. You can return the product to the store you bought them from for a full refund at any time.
Please let me know if I can answer any other questions.
Jill - Sequel Naturals
PS: Regarding the digestive issues, you are definitely not alone. Check out this discussion or do a search for 'gas' on the Community. The symptoms you speak of can often come with starting a clean diet - as it can wreak havoc with your digestion sometimes. Know that this is just a cleansing phase and it will pass soon. It also helps immensely to start with just a small 1/2 serving of the WFHO to begin with.
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Permalink Reply by Jeannine Scott on
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Thanks everyone :)
As a side note I do only have 1 scoop, have been using WFHO for about 8 months now. However, I am likely prolonging the detox period because I'm not eating clean... I really need to get on a Thrive - like diet.
I'm going to try some of the suggestions here this weekend!
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Permalink Reply by Harvey Forbes on -
I have noticed in my own nutritional quest that when I use whole food products and do not eat clean that it definitly gives some digestive issues. You said this for yourself and that may be spot on. The other thing I noticed is that eating clean but still eating food with gluten tends to make my digestive track rebel. If I am eating what I consider normal and have some glutenous products it doesnt bother me, but when I eat somewhat clean but not completely clean then it seems as if I am more sensitive to gluten as well as other things that are not ideal. Seems like you have a handle on why but its not always easy to make that final step..I havent yet!!!! good luck
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Permalink Reply by Mais St Thomas on -
Hey Jennine,
Choc is my favorite flavor, but it wasn't at first. The blueberry, banana almond butter recipe is super yummy. I also find a splash of almond milk or a table spoon of the Vega Shake and Go yummy it it up very well.
As for the gassyness and digestive issues, take less and give time for the body to adjust to Vega, it's strong, took me 1 year to work up to 2 scoops per day. Drink lots of water
Mais
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Permalink Reply by Brad M on
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I never could adjust. It was a month of intense gas and pain. No one could handle being around me - some people just can't consume it. I do NOT recommend prolonging the suffering if you know it's causing issues.
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Permalink Reply by Richard St-Onge on -
Great recipe Pam, Thx! One question...can it work without any nuts at all? And what seeds do you suggest using?
Pam said:Hi Jeannine-
Boy are you in store for a treat!!! Do NOT throw that WFHO away... use it to bake wonderful protein cookies! This recipe was added by Tracy Kaye Holly in the recipes group. I have tried it many times since I first saw it posted on Aug 14th. I tried different variations of nuts and sweeteners (walnut/agave, pecan/maple syrup...etc) and they all taste great. If you make the large batch, you can freeze half of the cookies because they freeze very well. I have also made half batches since it is easier to mix in the bowl or because I want to have two different variations of flavour. I really want to thank Tracy for posting this recipe. This recipe is so quick and easy to prepare. It meets my criteria for a "healthy" treat and quite honestly it is DELICIOUS! No surprise then: it is my new favourite cookie recipe! I hope you like it.
Vega Chocolate Cookies
-3 cups Chocolate Vega Complete Wholefood Health Optimizer,
-3 cups rolled oats
-1 tsp cinnamon
-1 tsp pure vanilla extract
-1 tsp non aluminum baking soda
-1 tsp baking powder
-2 cups fruit sweetened carob chips (optional)
-½ cup of each raisins, cranberries, walnuts, or any type of nut or seed
-1 cup crushed pineapple
-1 cup unpasteurized honey
-½ cup organic coconut oil
Bake a 350 degrees for approximately 20 minutes.
Makes 2 dozen large cookies or 4 dozen small cookies.
In a large bowl add all the dry ingredients to include nuts and seeds. Combine pineapple, honey and coconut oil in bowl then add to dry ingredients and blend. If more liquid is needed add a touch of filtered water.
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Permalink Reply by Jeannine Scott on
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Almonds could work, they technically are not nuts...they are actually a seed of a fruit.
Maybe a sprinkle of sesame seeds would be alright? Or pumpkin seeds?
Richard St-Onge said:Great recipe Pam, Thx! One question...can it work without any nuts at all? And what seeds do you suggest using?
Pam said:Hi Jeannine-
Boy are you in store for a treat!!! Do NOT throw that WFHO away... use it to bake wonderful protein cookies! This recipe was added by Tracy Kaye Holly in the recipes group. I have tried it many times since I first saw it posted on Aug 14th. I tried different variations of nuts and sweeteners (walnut/agave, pecan/maple syrup...etc) and they all taste great. If you make the large batch, you can freeze half of the cookies because they freeze very well. I have also made half batches since it is easier to mix in the bowl or because I want to have two different variations of flavour. I really want to thank Tracy for posting this recipe. This recipe is so quick and easy to prepare. It meets my criteria for a "healthy" treat and quite honestly it is DELICIOUS! No surprise then: it is my new favourite cookie recipe! I hope you like it.
Vega Chocolate Cookies
-3 cups Chocolate Vega Complete Wholefood Health Optimizer,
-3 cups rolled oats
-1 tsp cinnamon
-1 tsp pure vanilla extract
-1 tsp non aluminum baking soda
-1 tsp baking powder
-2 cups fruit sweetened carob chips (optional)
-½ cup of each raisins, cranberries, walnuts, or any type of nut or seed
-1 cup crushed pineapple
-1 cup unpasteurized honey
-½ cup organic coconut oil
Bake a 350 degrees for approximately 20 minutes.
Makes 2 dozen large cookies or 4 dozen small cookies.
In a large bowl add all the dry ingredients to include nuts and seeds. Combine pineapple, honey and coconut oil in bowl then add to dry ingredients and blend. If more liquid is needed add a touch of filtered water.
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Permalink Reply by nikki on -
It is probably be due to the higher fiber content. Start off gradual. Lower the serving size--one scoop instead of two. Make a smoothie with ice , water, frozen berries (I like blue berries with the my choc powder) and a little almond, soy, hemp or rice . . . milk.
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Permalink Reply by Jeannine Scott on
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I tried a modified version of Pam's recipe (sort of combined with something else I found online) and love it! I'll post the recipe later (it's on my note pad at home). I used 1 cup of chocolate WFHO just to be safe since I don't like the flavour on it's own.
Thanks again for the tips :)
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Permalink Reply by Jeannine Scott on
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Okay so here's what I ended making, based on what I had in my cupboards I improvised a little.
And it's not 100% vegan, as I put in 1 egg.. which I probably really didn't need to do because the chia seeds act as a binding agent.. so I'll probably eliminate that next time, and perhaps not use the ground pecans as they average about 170 cals each (I prefer my bars to be under 150 for snacking, for now anyway as I'm trying to lose weight).
-2 cups rolled oats
-1 cup cocao nibs
-2tbsp chia seeds
-1/4c agave nectar
-3 ripe bananas mashed
-1 egg
-1tsp cinamon
-1tsp pure vanilla extract
-1tbsp coconut oil
-1 cup ground pecans
-1 cup chopped almonds
-1 cup WFHO chocolate
-4 chopped medjool dates
I mixed all the dry ingredients together in a large bowl, and all the wet ingredients in a smaller bowl then added to the dry until well mixed. Put into a 9x12 baking dish and baked for about 30 minutes at 250.
My oven is one of those apartment sized ovens, I find I have to cook at lower temps for longer times. I just wanted to bake it enough to cook the oats and let some of the flavours 'melt' together.
I'm sure it would have been okay to have it raw also (without the egg).
I cut it up into approx 18 bars.
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