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    Anyone use Agar Agar?

    I just found articles on the use of Agar Agar in the diet. (Agar is a plant based gel derived mostly from seaweed.It's been used in Japan for ages as a thickening agent, as well as for making their version of Jello, but lately they've been using it to feel fuller longer. It's 80% fiber as well, not to mention the fact that studies have been showing it may help with diabetes by controlling the sugar somehow. It's still in the lab stage of study at the moment.

    I'm wondering if anyone has tried it and if they have, what have the results been.

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    Re: Anyone use Agar Agar?

    Sure I've tried it--I grew my fruit flies on it in genetics class! LOL
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    RESTART 11/2/09 @ 224.6~MG1: 215~MG2: 210~MG3: 205~MG4: 199~MG5: 195~MG6: 190~MG7: 185~GOAL: 180
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    • #3
      Re: Anyone use Agar Agar?

      ROFLMAO.
      Yep, it's also used to line the petrie dishes in labs. LOL.

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      • #4
        Re: Anyone use Agar Agar?

        I used it all the time this was made with agar








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        • #5
          Re: Anyone use Agar Agar?

          to me it tastes better and has a much better texture than gelatin

          someplace in the cooking chat there is a thread about it






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            Re: Anyone use Agar Agar?

            http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ighlight=retro






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            • #7
              Re: Anyone use Agar Agar?

              I dont use it as a supplement however it is way too fun to use as a food I think all those things they write about keeping you thin or keeping you full what ever ...the thing is you need to retrain your body and mind ..that is the only thing that works...keeping your sugar level has to do with eating right ...






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              • #8
                Re: Anyone use Agar Agar?

                does the agar agar have to be disolved in cold or hot water?




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                  Re: Anyone use Agar Agar?

                  It has to be soaked, then boiled in liquid.
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                    Re: Anyone use Agar Agar?

                    Thankyou Megs!!




                    14-Feb-04 - 36% fat
                    13-May-05 - 27%
                    06-Jun-05 - 25.5%
                    Jul-06 - 23%
                     My goal - 18%

                    size 14................................................ .............................................Size 6

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                    • #11
                      Re: Anyone use Agar Agar?

                      I use it all the time, see: Appetite For Truth

                      It's the post below the Shirataki Noodles post. It's wonderful and I gave examples of it's uses...
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                        Re: Anyone use Agar Agar?

                        checking sig...
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