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Frequently Asked Questions

How critical is a no oil diet for someone who does not have heart disease nor family history of heart disease? Can you have a little oil on occasion without significant damage?

How critical is a no oil diet for someone who does not have heart disease nor family history of heart disease? Can you have a little oil on occasion without significant damage?

If I am fully cooking a vegetable and shocking with ice water, do I have to serve it cold or can I warm it?

If I am fully cooking a vegetable and shocking with ice water, do I have to serve it cold or can I warm it?

I have been subbing date paste or syrup in place of other sugars/syrups after following Chef AJ…should I swap 1 for 1 in all cases?

I have been subbing date paste or syrup in place of other sugars/syrups after following Chef AJ…should I swap 1 for 1 in all cases?

I would love to hear any tips for cooking with cast iron skillets without oil.

I would love to hear any tips for cooking with cast iron skillets without oil.

How much water do I put in my instapot to cook about four pounds of vegetables?

How much water do I put in my instapot to cook about four pounds of vegetables?

What suggestions do you have for additions to a menu at an assisted living facility? My older sister resides at one and the menu offerings are SADder than usual!

What suggestions do you have for additions to a menu at an assisted living facility? My older sister resides at one and the menu offerings are SADder than usual!

Do you have any good uses for an instapot? Does the slow cooking feature add flavor, are there veggies that could be better with the pressure feature?

Do you have any good uses for an instapot? Does the slow cooking feature add flavor, are there veggies that could be better with the pressure feature?

I have gastritis and have to stay away from a lot of spices,&citric acid. I'm also allergic to onions. So a lot of flavorings used in many recipes can't be used when I'm cooking. Any suggestions?

I have gastritis and have to stay away from a lot of spices,&citric acid. I'm also allergic to onions. So a lot of flavorings used in many recipes can't be used when I'm cooking. Any suggestions?

Is it ok to dry roast grains, eg quinoa (or other) without rinsing?

Is it ok to dry roast grains, eg quinoa (or other) without rinsing?

How were the fiber recommendations by Life Stage determined? How applicable are these to individuals in these age groups?

How were the fiber recommendations by Life Stage determined? How applicable are these to individuals in these age groups?

I am new to the WFPB way of eating and come with ingrained ideas of carbs especially grains are bad… how can I stop fearing grains?

I am new to the WFPB way of eating and come with ingrained ideas of carbs especially grains are bad… how can I stop fearing grains?

Should we include grains in every dish?

Should we include grains in every dish?

Is wild rice good for you?

Is wild rice good for you?

Is quinoa better for you than brown rice or are they equally good for you?

Is quinoa better for you than brown rice or are they equally good for you?

What kinds of grain processing exist? Which matter and matter not so much?

What kinds of grain processing exist? Which matter and matter not so much?

I'm wondering if you have any opinions on using an alternative flour like Einkorn (stone ground) compared to the dwarf wheat flour (machine ground)?

I'm wondering if you have any opinions on using an alternative flour like Einkorn (stone ground) compared to the dwarf wheat flour (machine ground)?

I have an autoimmune condition, some food sensitivities, and leaky gut. Have read it may be helpful to eliminate grains. Thoughts? Suggestions for tasty replacements?

I have an autoimmune condition, some food sensitivities, and leaky gut. Have read it may be helpful to eliminate grains. Thoughts? Suggestions for tasty replacements?

Which grains are highest in protein?
What is your personal preferred method for cooking grains?

Which grains are highest in protein? What is your personal preferred method for cooking grains?

What are the best grains for diabetics?

What are the best grains for diabetics?

What are the best grains to offer a one year old child?

What are the best grains to offer a one year old child?

I have a food sensitivity to gluten. If it is soaked before cooking and eating it (like with grains and nuts), would that help to alleviate the symptoms?

I have a food sensitivity to gluten. If it is soaked before cooking and eating it (like with grains and nuts), would that help to alleviate the symptoms?

How can I get rice wrong every time? What if I rinse it? Then how much water should I use? Are rice cookers ok? Is it important to toast rice first?

How can I get rice wrong every time? What if I rinse it? Then how much water should I use? Are rice cookers ok? Is it important to toast rice first?

Do all grains need to be rinsed before cooking and what is the purpose of rinsing them?

Do all grains need to be rinsed before cooking and what is the purpose of rinsing them?

Can you talk about gluten and liver detox and grains?

Can you talk about gluten and liver detox and grains?

Do you consider polenta a grain?

Do you consider polenta a grain?

How do folks wash quinoa and other fine grains or pseudo-grains? Quinoa just slips through the mesh in my strainers.

How do folks wash quinoa and other fine grains or pseudo-grains? Quinoa just slips through the mesh in my strainers.

At our student learning farm, we learned how to parch the grain heads before grinding the grain. Does this method change the health benefits of wheat?

At our student learning farm, we learned how to parch the grain heads before grinding the grain. Does this method change the health benefits of wheat?

I have chronic kidney disease, stage 3 B. I'm hoping you can share some hints on how I can deal with this through nutrition. thanks!

I have chronic kidney disease, stage 3 B. I'm hoping you can share some hints on how I can deal with this through nutrition. thanks!

What kind of plant based dishes would you recommend for non-plant based eaters?

What kind of plant based dishes would you recommend for non-plant based eaters?

How to know what kind of tofu use? I see there's firm, extra firm, etc....

How to know what kind of tofu use? I see there's firm, extra firm, etc....

Is it true that when you cook beans in water with salt, they get hardened? I guess is better to season them from the start....

Is it true that when you cook beans in water with salt, they get hardened? I guess is better to season them from the start....

I struggle with ingredient management; it's difficult at home. You make a recipe and there are always extra ingredients, but then you put another recipe with this, but the cycle repeats. Tips?

I struggle with ingredient management; it's difficult at home. You make a recipe and there are always extra ingredients, but then you put another recipe with this, but the cycle repeats. Tips?

I have completed the FOK & EVD classes and am currently enrolled in the Plant Pro class. When I have completed this class, is it appropriate to refer to myself as a plant based chef?

I have completed the FOK & EVD classes and am currently enrolled in the Plant Pro class. When I have completed this class, is it appropriate to refer to myself as a plant based chef?

How do I combine WFPB foods with a lower fiber diet due to recent diagnosis of Crohn’s?

How do I combine WFPB foods with a lower fiber diet due to recent diagnosis of Crohn’s?

How do you get depth of flavor without using salt and oil. I am no stranger to herbs and spices and have a good spice pantry if I must say so myself. I'm not opposed to no salt.

How do you get depth of flavor without using salt and oil. I am no stranger to herbs and spices and have a good spice pantry if I must say so myself. I'm not opposed to no salt.

When using chickpeas from a can there is a liquid. Can the liquid be added if making a soup? Are there other things the liquid can be used for?

When using chickpeas from a can there is a liquid. Can the liquid be added if making a soup? Are there other things the liquid can be used for?

I'm still having a challenging time roasting potatoes/sweet potatoes, especially for "fries" in the oven so they come out moist inside and crispy outside. Mine are dry in and out. I baste with broth..

I'm still having a challenging time roasting potatoes/sweet potatoes, especially for "fries" in the oven so they come out moist inside and crispy outside. Mine are dry in and out. I baste with broth..

Is there a best counter workspace depth?

Is there a best counter workspace depth?

When making pancakes, what is the general “ formula”, I.e. amount of flour, liquid, baking powder, fat, binder? I would like to be able to experiment with ingredients

When making pancakes, what is the general “ formula”, I.e. amount of flour, liquid, baking powder, fat, binder? I would like to be able to experiment with ingredients

What are your thoughts on Creami machines? I may get one.

What are your thoughts on Creami machines? I may get one.

Are you a fan of Pumpkin Spice? If so, what are your favorite uses for it? Oatmeal? Beverage?

Are you a fan of Pumpkin Spice? If so, what are your favorite uses for it? Oatmeal? Beverage?

Is there a good way to make a vegan butter without oil to use on Ezekiel bread?

Is there a good way to make a vegan butter without oil to use on Ezekiel bread?

How do you come up with ideas for preparing savory breakfasts without the use of ingredients that are processed foods...and keep them varied and tasty?

How do you come up with ideas for preparing savory breakfasts without the use of ingredients that are processed foods...and keep them varied and tasty?

When I'm cooking I go forward and back from the sink as I'm touching different foods. What do you chefs do to avoid this?

When I'm cooking I go forward and back from the sink as I'm touching different foods. What do you chefs do to avoid this?

What's the difference between tamari and soy sauce? Can they be used interchageably?

What's the difference between tamari and soy sauce? Can they be used interchageably?

I am also curious about the course saying that the chef’s knife is the most useful knife? I have one, but prefer my 4” paring for all but large items like cantaloupe.

I am also curious about the course saying that the chef’s knife is the most useful knife? I have one, but prefer my 4” paring for all but large items like cantaloupe.

Any tips for keeping lentil patties from burning if I use high heat, or crumbling if I use medium heat?

Any tips for keeping lentil patties from burning if I use high heat, or crumbling if I use medium heat?

How do you know when to cover a food item with aluminium foil or not in a grill or oven? Meat, vegetables, baking, etc....

How do you know when to cover a food item with aluminium foil or not in a grill or oven? Meat, vegetables, baking, etc....

When cooking fresh beets, how do you keep them from 'bleeding out'?

When cooking fresh beets, how do you keep them from 'bleeding out'?

How do you decide to use an iron pan or a steel or non-stick?

How do you decide to use an iron pan or a steel or non-stick?

I was making paella.... some people put an aluminium foil on it simulating a lid but other leave open with anything on it. How do you know when to put a lid or not in a pot?

I was making paella.... some people put an aluminium foil on it simulating a lid but other leave open with anything on it. How do you know when to put a lid or not in a pot?

How to clean the oven efficiently? Or how to avoid it to get dirty? I was looking at my oven that has a self cleaning function but turns out it is super high heat for 8 hours?

How to clean the oven efficiently? Or how to avoid it to get dirty? I was looking at my oven that has a self cleaning function but turns out it is super high heat for 8 hours?