Comments on: Orange Poppy Seed Muffins http://www.cook4seasons.com/archives/o-is-for-orange/ Promoting a healthy appetite for a thriving planet. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:54:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.5 By: Karen http://www.cook4seasons.com/archives/o-is-for-orange/comment-page-1/#comment-421 Karen Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:04:54 +0000 http://cook4seasons.com/?p=625#comment-421 Jane, Always a touchy subject but so glad you asked! As Julia Child once said "People are too afraid of a little butter these days..." (and remember - she lived to be 90.) While butter is indeed high in fat, it is a true 'whole food' which I promote in moderation. It actually enhances the digestion of proteins and offers many nutrients the body truly needs. Cholesterol and saturated fats are a subject I will endeavor one day; there is great debate on this. But for now suffice it to say that high cholesterol comes from so many other sources and can be exacerbated due to lack of exercise, inflammation, free radicals, etc. In recipe adaptations you can use half butter, and half olive oil whipped together; or try 4 TB of applesauce instead. Let me know! Jane,
Always a touchy subject but so glad you asked! As Julia Child once said “People are too afraid of a little butter these days…” (and remember – she lived to be 90.) While butter is indeed high in fat, it is a true ‘whole food’ which I promote in moderation. It actually enhances the digestion of proteins and offers many nutrients the body truly needs. Cholesterol and saturated fats are a subject I will endeavor one day; there is great debate on this. But for now suffice it to say that high cholesterol comes from so many other sources and can be exacerbated due to lack of exercise, inflammation, free radicals, etc.
In recipe adaptations you can use half butter, and half olive oil whipped together; or try 4 TB of applesauce instead. Let me know!

]]> By: jane http://www.cook4seasons.com/archives/o-is-for-orange/comment-page-1/#comment-405 jane Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:50:44 +0000 http://cook4seasons.com/?p=625#comment-405 I used the spelt and it gave the muffins a nice texture. I was wondering however, if there is a way to reduce the amount of butter or use something besides butter - for those trying to watch our fat and cholesterol intake. I used the spelt and it gave the muffins a nice texture. I was wondering however, if there is a way to reduce the amount of butter or use something besides butter – for those trying to watch our fat and cholesterol intake.

]]> By: Karen http://www.cook4seasons.com/archives/o-is-for-orange/comment-page-1/#comment-386 Karen Thu, 22 Jan 2009 03:53:48 +0000 http://cook4seasons.com/?p=625#comment-386 Good question, Jane. Spelt is a cousin of wheat so you can always use whole wheat instead. But I highly encourage you to try spelt flour. It is high in fiber (whole grain) and offers a nutty flavor. I'm sure Sunshine has it:) <abbr><em>Karens last blog post..<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Cook4seasons/~3/518043083/" rel="nofollow">O is for Orange</a></abbr></em> Good question, Jane. Spelt is a cousin of wheat so you can always use whole wheat instead. But I highly encourage you to try spelt flour. It is high in fiber (whole grain) and offers a nutty flavor. I’m sure Sunshine has it:)

Karens last blog post..O is for Orange

]]> By: jane http://www.cook4seasons.com/archives/o-is-for-orange/comment-page-1/#comment-384 jane Wed, 21 Jan 2009 23:01:45 +0000 http://cook4seasons.com/?p=625#comment-384 Thanks for this one! Any other flour I can use besides spelt? Thanks for this one! Any other flour I can use besides spelt?

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