National PKU News Index

Food and Nutrition Notes (Updated Through Volume 18, Number 1, Spring/Summer 2006)

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ISSUE

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TITLE

SS 1989 1 1 Formula or "medical food"?
SS 1989 1 1 Eric's counter: diet tracking method
SS 1989 1 1 Questions about Low Protein Cookery for PKU:
- Substitution of DP Baking Mix vs. wheat starch
- Why do recipes call for combination of wheat starch and Baking mix?
- "Broccoli Burgers": trouble with holding together
SS 1989 1 1 Creative ideas from parents for using Low Protein Cookery for PKU
- Best White Bread
- Citrucil vs. Metamucil
- Mushroom Burgers - grilling
- Cream of Mushroom Soup
SS 1989 1 1 Time Saving Tips
- Multiple batches of pancakes
- Low lunch entree - low protein spaghetti
- Eric's Counter - way to design your own
SS 1989 1 1 Focus on fast foods: McDonald's and Burger King
F 1989 1 2 Questions from parents:
- Is it possible to leave out the medical food & still control levels?
- Table: medical food products & appropriate age range
F 1989 1 2 Potato starch - Can it be used in place of wheat starch?
F 1989 1 2 Bread: Slide Slow - The Art of Low Protein Breadbaking (No longer available)
F 1989 1 2 Creative ideas from parents for using Low Protein Cookery for PKU
- Tastes Like Devils Food Cake
- Decorator Frosting
- Favorite Pie Crust
- Pillsbury Country Style Biscuits
F 1989 1 2 Focus on fast foods: Arby's and some breakfast cereals
F 1989 1 2 Questions about Low Protein Cookery for PKU:
- Troubles with "Cinnamon Graham Crackers burning"
- Potato Starch use vs. wheat starch use
- Having trouble finding Rich's Richwhip Topping
- Slide Show - Bread Making (No longer available)
- Trouble with Best White Bread rising
W 1990 1 3 Focus on Fast Foods: Kentucky Fried Chicken, Keebler, Dole, Sidari
W 1990 1 3 Questions about Low Protein Cookery for PKU
- Use of bread machines for low protein bread
- Is there a recipe for low protein pasta?
W 1990 1 3 Creative ideas from parents for using Low Protein Cookery for PKU - Lasagna
- Basic Cookie variations
W 1990 1 3 Questions from parents
- Maxamum XP - Concern about age for drinking formula
- Analog XP - Ross Labs
W 1990 1 3 Beware of Nutrasweet in medicines
SS 1990 2 1 Bread: The Automatic Bread Baker Revolution: Experiences of a Former Skeptic
F 1990 2 2 Bread: More on Bread (recipes)
F 1990 2 2 Recipes: Vegetable Snack
F 1990 2 2 An improvement on G. Washington's Broth & Seasoning Mix (homemade vegetable broth)
F 1990 2 2 Product news: more from Tastee Apple Co.
F 1990 2 2 Bread: more on bread
- Recipe: Traditional Country Style Bread
- Recipe: Quick Country Style Bread
F 1990 2 2 Questions from parents
- Lofenalac: low phe tolerance & substitution of no-phe formula
- Trouble mixing Maxamum XP Formula
F 1990 2 2 Focus on Fast Foods: Wendy's Restaurant
W 1991 2 3 Recipe: Noodle and Rice Casserole
W 1991 2 3 Grocery store items, nutrient data: Rice Cakes, Popcorn Cakes & Rice Snacks
W 1991 2 3 Time saving and other tips
- Ways to spice up plain vegetables
- Pizza preparation tip
- After school snack: jam and pancake
W 1991 2 3 Trouble Shooting: Dealing with Picky Eaters
W 1991 2 3 Recipe: Instant Chocolate Mousse
W 1991 2 3 Recipe: Mini "Pop Tarts"
W 1991 2 3 Questions from parents
- Parents request information on fat substitute product called Simplesse
- Parent requests lst of pain relievers without Nutrasweet
SS 1991 3 1 Grocery store items: Hunt's Lemon Snack Pack Pudding
SS 1991 3 1 Snack Crackers and Cookies
SS 1991 3 1 Bread recipes and review of bread machines
SS 1991 3 1 Living with PKU: Tips for outside eating - school and special events
SS 1991 3 1 Bread: more on bread
- Recipe: Country Style Bread, Small Loaf
- Recipe: Best White Bread, Small Loaf
- "Grilled Cheese" Sandwich
- French Toast Strips
SS 1991 3 1 Product News:
- Aproten Fusilli: Dietary Specialties
- Tomato Flavored Sauce
- Maxamaid XP Bar
  -How the bars can be used
  -How to get the bar?
SS 1991 3 1 Bread: new automatic bread baker
- Home Bakery from Zojirushi
- New model from Hitachi - HB-B201 (also makes rice and jam)
F 1991 3 2 Product Distribution News - Hitachi Home Bakery and Soehnle Digital Gram Scale
F 1991 3 2 Review of new breakfast cereals for kids
F 1991 3 2 Low protein cooking class is a "hit"
- Bread: The Staff of Life
- Snack Ideas
- Quick, Easy and Fun ("Confessions of a Working Mother")
- Recipe: Microwave Hot Cereal/Porridge
- Recipe: Quick Macaroni & Cheese
- Low phe sandwich filling ideas
F 1991 3 2 Recipes: recipe contest winners
- One Pan Mexican Rice
- Oriental Vegetable Rice
- Quick & Easy Rice Pudding
- Jambalaya
W 1992 3 3 Product News: "Almost Chocolate": Flavored Gourmet Sauce from Dietary Specialties
W 1992 3 3 Should you weigh or measure the PKU medical food (formula)?
W 1992 3 3 Holiday cookbook project
W 1992 3 3 Grocery store items: soups
W 1992 3 3 Easy recipes using Sather's Almond Bark
- Mock "Kit Kat" Bars
- Raisinettes
- Candy or Candy Pops
- Peanuty Clusters
- Mock Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
SS 1992 4 1 Product news:
- Low protein potato chip - Ener-G Foods
- Tastee Apple Fiber
- Automatic bread baker recipes
- Gummy Bears (and other "gummy" candies): a warning about phe content!
SS 1992 4 1 Recipes: Creamy Fruit Salad
SS 1992 4 1 Grocery store items: soups (Continued Analysis)
F 1992 4 2 Bread Baker survey results and more
- In praise of bread machines
- A few tips from the survey
- Some problems with rising
- Mr. Loaf bread machine
F 1992 4 2 Product news: Imitation Low Protein Rice, Sather's Almond Bark, phe-free Santa Claus
- Aproten Spaghetti
- Almost Chocolate Sauce
F 1992 4 2 "150" Favorite Low Protein Recipes
W 1993 4 3 Product News: Vegetable snack chips from New Zealand
W 1993 4 3 Introducing Chronimed Pharmacy
W 1993 4 3 Product news: Easter egg from SHS
W 1993 4 3 Product news: some changes for SHS products
W 1993 4 3 New digital gram scale
W 1993 4 3 Nutrasweet update
W 1993 4 3 Marsha's Tips: Coping with Change
SS 1993 5 1 Learn to identify new "free foods"!
- Listing - phenylalanine-containing ingredients
- Ingredients that do not contain phenylalanine
SS 1993 5 1 Product news: Phenex 1/Phenex 2 (Ross Laboratories)
SS 1993 5 1 Bread: More on Bread Baking
- Mister Loaf Machine vs. Hitachi
- New Best White Bread - Hitachi
- New Best White Bread - Mister Loaf
SS 1993 5 1 Marsha's Tips: Travel Tips & More
F 1993 5 2 "Snack n' Sandwich Maker" Savvy: savory & sweet sandwich ideas
F 1993 5 2 150 Favorite Low Protein Recipes: project response update
F 1993 5 2 A baking hint - Wel Plan vs. Dp Baking Mix ( a cost saving for some recipes)
F 1993 5 2 Gram scales
F 1993 5 2 Product news:
- G. Washington's Seasoning & Broth
- Peanut Butter flavoring from Bickford Flavors
- New from Ener-G Foods: waffle cones & phe-Free gelled dessert
W 1994 5 3 Replacement parts for Hitachi bread machine
W 1994 5 3 Product news:
- Formula flavorings
- Crackertoast - Dietary Specialties
- Seasoning & Herb Butter for Crackertoast
- Cheese Flavored Sauce
- An assortment of tasty cookies
- Cheddar Cheese Sauce
- Campbell's Cheddar Cheese Soup
- Easter Eggs
- Tastee Apple Fiber
- Vegetable Crackers
W 1994 5 3 Marsha's Tips
- First low protein recipes to try
- Recipe for Microwave Hot Cereal
- Using your freezer and other tips
SS 1994 6 1 Bread: notes and tips for bread making
SS 1994 6 1 "Balloon Language": Parent discusses ways to use balloons for teaching phe counting for kids
SS 1994 6 1 Summer camp and PKU
- Tips about sending PKU kids to camp
SS 1994 6 1 Questions reader ask
- Explanation of why formula needs to spread out during the day
- How do I convert recipes for PKU use?
SS 1994 6 1 Recipe: English Muffins
SS 1994 6 1 Product news:
- New PKU formula
- Periflex (SHS North America)
- Low Protein Wheat Starch Bread (Dietary Specialties)
- Del Monte Gel Snack Cups
F 1994 6 2 Practical tips from readers:
- Low Protein Tortillas preparation
- Recipe adaptation - Surprise Muffins
- Address book used to record most commonly eaten foods
- Mango Flavor Tang - mix with formula
- Skittles used in Dixie Cup to track exchanges
F 1994 6 2 Aspartame in children's medicine
F 1994 6 2 Positive PKU parenting
F 1994 6 2 Recipes: Heavenly Light Waffles
F 1994 6 2 For your baking pleasure...
F 1994 6 2 Low Protein Food List for PKU update
F 1994 6 2 Bread: More on Bread and Bread Machines
- Tips for fresher bread
- Finding a "recommended" bread machine
F 1994 6 2 Bread: Low Protein Bread Machine Baking for PKU - cookbook
F 1994 6 2 Product news: Jell-O Instant Pudding and Pie Fillings
- Periflex - SHS Formula Product
- Phe Free Santa Claus
W 1995 6 3 Bread: Low Protein Bread Machine Baking for PKU, second printing
W 1995 6 3 Announcement of Low Protein Food List for PKU
- Why it has taken so long to update the Low Protein Food List
- Why phenylalanine values differ from source to source...
- Clinic's difficulty in providing product information to parents
- The desirability of using only one food list
- Differences in phe values between the new and old list
- New format for the food list
- Plans for providing updated information on newer foods
- How to tell if a food has potential for the diet
- Why phenylalanine information will not be published on food labels
W 1995 6 3 Low Protein Food Lists: various important topics discussed
W 1995 6 3 Recipes: Our Own "Better Cheddars"
W 1995 6 3 Recipes: Low Protein "Cheese" Spread
W 1995 6 3 Product news: Sather's Almond Bark
W 1995 6 3 Bread: news about bread machines
- Mister Loaf/Chefmate - models being discontinued
- Hitachi Automatic Home Bakery - newer models
- Breadman Plus
W 1995 6 3 Bread: Low Protein Bread Machine Mix - Dietary Specialties
SS 1995 7 1 Making pasta from scratch
SS 1995 7 1 A Practical Guide for Working Moms
- Breakfast Ideas
- Lunch Ideas
- Surprisingly Fast Supper Ideas
SS 1995 7 1 Polder gram scale and a bread slicer
SS 1995 7 1 Aspartame in drug products
SS 1995 7 1 Product news: low protein pasta (Dietary Specialties)
F 1995 7 2 Product news: new from Dietary Specialties
- Calypso Chips
- Graham Cracker Cookies
- Peanut Butter Flavoring
F 1995 7 2 Send a Tip, Win a Prize! - contest for diet management tips
F 1995 7 2 Product news: new from Med-Diet
- Savings on wheat starch
- Variety packs of low protein products
F 1995 7 2 Recipes: "Take and Shake" Ice Cream
W 1996 7 3 Product news: "Tips" Contest re-visited
W 1996 7 3 Product news: supermarket finds
- New from Med-Diet: Hunt's Lemon Pudding, Manischewitz Veg. Tomato Soup
W 1996 7 3 Tips for Diet Management from PKU Families
- Every Day with PKU
- Getting Organized
- School - Day Care - Babysitters
- Formula (Medical Food)
W 1996 7 3 Food List corrections:
- Hershey's Chocolate Flavored Syrup
- Wishbone Creamy Italian Salad Dressing
- Ore-Ida Corn on the Cob
W 1996 7 3 Bread: Pillsbury bread machine
W 1996 7 3 Recipes: Best Banana Bread
SS 1996 8 1 Recipes:
- Mini Donuts
- "Free" Mini Donuts
- Mini Bagels
SS 1996 8 1 Product News: New Items from the New England Connection for PKU
- Breadman bread machine
- Mini Donut Bites machine
- Mini Chill Ice Cream maker
- Ohaus gram scale
- Polder gram scale
SS 1996 8 1 Product news: Calypso Chips (revised phe content)
        Questions asked about Low Protein Food List for PKU:
- Why can't I come up with the same "mg phe/gm food" calculation as in the book?
- Fruit and Vegetables section: phe differences for same item in different forms
SS 1996 8 1 Low Protein Food List for PKU corrections:
- Kraft Ranch Salad Dressing
- Gerber First Foods: Dry Cereals, Vegetables, Peas
- Gerber Second Foods: Fruits, Pears, Strawberries
- Swiss Miss Juicy Jels
- Campbell's Simmer Chef Sauces discontinued
SS 1996 8 1 "Tips" Contest: appreciation expressed for ideas, and winners of low protein products
SS 1996 8 1 Low Protein Food List: table of additions listed by section
F 1996 8 2 More Tips for Diet Management from PKU Families:
- Every Day with PKU
- Developing Good Eating Habits
- Organization is the Key to Success and Less Stress
F 1996 8 2 Items available from the New England PKU Connection
F 1996 8 2 Recipes: Jennie's Favorite Pancake Mix
F 1996 8 2 California Meetings: 18th Annual PKU Parents' Meeting and First PKU Young Adult Meeting
F 1996 8 2 Medical foods from Foodtek: Phenylade, Phenylade Amino Acid Bars
F 1996 8 2 Grocery store items: Terra Chips, Keebler cookies, Hain Pure Foods Super Fruits Dessert Mix
W 1997 8 3 Thunder Mixer

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1997 8 3 G. Washington's Seasoning & Broth
W 1997 8 3 Food Tips from Families:
- Clever and Creative Ideas for Main Dishes and Vegetables
W 1997 8 3 Recipes: Blonde Brownies
W 1997 8 3 Onion Ring Snacks, Easter Eggs, Imagine Natural Pudding Snacks, Colosso Waffle Bowls, Chiffles Chips
W 1997 8 3 Low Protein Food List: Second Printing now available
SS 1997 9 1 Dietary Specialties: Lasagna Noodles, Wise Onion Rings, Havana Café Plantain Chips
Wel-Plan Macaroni being replaced by "Elbows"
SS 1997 9 1 SHS North America: improved XP Maxamum, new Loprofin product line
SS 1997 9 1 Bread machine changes:
- Hitachi bread machine model discontinued
- Breadman machine model is modified
SS 1997 9 1 Rich Whip Topping: information on trying to obtain
SS 1997 9 1 Marsha's Menus - A week's worth of tasty and easy meal plans/recipes
- Monday - Taco Night: Jeffery's Tacos and One Pan Mexican Rice
- Tuesday- Italian Night: Italian Spaghetti and Italian Salad
- Wednesday- Stir-Fry Night: Quick Japanese Stir-Fry
- Thursday - Soup/Salad Night: Fast and Fresh Soup
- Friday - Pizza & Movie Night: Personal Pan Pizza
- Saturday - Grill Out Night: Shish Kabobs & Hobos
- Sunday - Quick and Easy Day of Rest: Macaroni & Cheese
F 1997 9 2 New low protein hard cheese available from Ener-G Foods
F 1997 9 2 RichWhip Topping: new telephone number for information
F 1997 9 2 New England Connection for PKU & Allied Disorders is now selling Pizza & Bagel Maker
F 1997 9 2 SHS North America: now carry LoProfin products from England
F 1997 9 2 Ener-G Foods has pizza crust in a box!
F 1997 9 2 Updates to Low Protein Food List for PKU: Ben & Jerry's, Betty Crocker, General Mills
F 1997 9 2 Foodtek Protein Free Candy Bars, Chocolate Coated Raisins
F 1997 9 2 SHS North America: flavor packets to be used with SHS medical food
F 1997 9 2 Recipes: Alicia's Cheese - an alternative to "hard chees"
F 1997 9 2 Update on Gerber baby foods (found on National PKU News Web Site)
F 1997 9 2 Low Protein Hard Cheese-storage tps, usage, and purchasing information
W 1998 9 3 New products from Dietary Specialties: Choquito Bon Bons and Tea Cookies
W 1998 9 3 Ener-G Foods now distributes G. Washington's Broth and Vance's Dairy-Free Drink Mix.
Low Protein Hard Cheese ordering information for Canada and Europe
W 1998 9 3 Reminder that Med-Diet distributes Hunt's Lemon Snack Pack Pudding and Instant Vegetarian Tomato Soup
W 1998 9 3 Low protein product Web site addresses for Dietary Specialties, Ener-G Foods and Med-Diet given.
W 1998 9 3 Clarification of composition for Foodtek Phenylade Bars ("formula bars").
W 1998 9 3 Ideas for using Ener-G Foods Low Protein Hard Cheese and recipes: Macaroni Casserole, Low Pro Spaghetti Pie, Portabella Cheese Pizza
SS 1998 10 1 FONT FACE="Arial" SIZE=2>Products from Dietary Specialties: Tea cookies, Wise Onion Rings, Choquito Choc. Bon Bons
SS 1998 10 1 Phe content of Pedialyte sweetened with aspartame
SS 1998 10 1 Aroma BreadChef Machine
SS 1998 10 1 Reminder of products from New England Connection: Breadman TR560, Gram Scales, etc.
SS 1998 10 1 McDonald's French Fries: The Real Phe Content!
SS 1998 10 1 Vance's DariFree Beverage Mix from Ener-G Foods
SS 1998 10 1 New food data from Keebler, Nabisco, Haagen Dazs, Dairy Queen
SS 1998 10 1 Ideas for Using Loprofin Baking Mix from SHS
Recipes for Jeffrey's Favorite Pancakes, Fabulous Pizza Dough, Blueberry Muffins, Cheese Biscuits
SS 1998 10 1 Recipe correction for Low Pro Spaghetti Pie
SS 1998 10 1 Summer Camps for Children & Teens: Cape Cod, Texas, North Carolina, Canada
W 1999 10 2 Phlexy-10 System from SHS
W 1999 10 2 Amino Acid Blend from Applied Nutrition
W 1999 10 2 Campbell's Vegetarian Vegetable Soup Changes in Phe Content
W 1999 10 2 Products from Ener-G Foods: Tapioca Bread, Butter-Flavor Cookies, Vegie Bouquet instant soup broth, new crackers
W 1999 10 2 Pretzels: Dietary Specialties, Ener-G Foods, Uncle Henry's Pretzel Bakery
W 1999 10 2 Favorite Recipes of the PKU Listserv Group
W 1999 10 2 Colin's Capputeano, Chelsie's Best Chili, Our Own Hot Dogs, Joe's Rice and Roni, Pizza Pockets, Almost Grandma's Apple Pie, Single-Serving Mini Donuts
SS 1999 11 1 Product News:
- Diet RC Cola without aspartame
- Pepperidge Farms Bread. Nutrient data
- Richwhip Topping & Rich's Coffee Rich. New distributor and how to obtain
- Dietary Specialties taken over by MenuDirect. Plans for fully prepared PKU meals or entrees
- Vance's DariFree order information
- Pitchers for mixing formula by Pampered Chef
- Imagine Food Products: nutrient information on Rice Dream Beverages, Imagine Puddings, Rice Dream Frozen Desserts
SS 1999 11 1 Low Protein Peanut Butter: tips for making
SS 1999 11 1 Favorite Recipes of the PKU Listserv: Pop Tarts, Tortillas, Taco Shells, Tortilla Chips, Cheese Crackers, Zucchini Mushroom Lasagna
SS 1999 11 1 Summer Camps to Attend: Camp Phever in TX, Summer Camp in MD, Northern Exposure, A PKU Experience in Canada, Metabolic Camp in Georgia
F 1999 11 2 Adam's Low Protein Prepared Foods. A new company started by a PKU family will begin selling cookies, pizza, and other low protein foods designed to taste like "normal" food.
F 1999 11 2 Recipe Cards from SHS are now available for Apple Sponge Cake, Jeffrey's Favorite Pancakes, Blueberry Muffins, and Cheese Biscuits.
F 1999 11 2 Low Protein cereal will be coming from SHS in Fall 1999.
F 1999 11 2 Dietary Specialties will soon have prepared low protein foods designed to be heated in a microwave oven.
F 1999 11 2 Low Protein Cheese is available from Ener-G Foods, in a new package that has a very long shelf-life. It is also available at Publix grocery store in Tampa, FL.
F 1999 11 2 Campbell's Soup. New nutrient values for Vegetarian Vegetable, California Style Vegetable, and Health Request Hearty Vegetable Soup.
F 1999 11 2 Imagine Soups. Nutrient values given.
F 1999 11 2 Vance's DariFree information and recipe for orange sherbet popsicles.
F 1999 11 2 Whyte's DariFree information.
F 1999 11 2 Richwhip Topping. Information about obtaining.
F 1999 11 2 Rich's Chocolate on Top. Information about the product, including nutrient data.
F 1999 11 2 No Mess Dough Board. A help for preparing low protein doughs and pastries, and recipe for Swiss Pastry Dough.
F 1999 11 2 Diet RC Cola. Information about obtaining this non-aspartame containing diet drink.
F 1999 11 2 TCBY Sorbet, It is phe-free.
F 1999 11 2 Uncle Henry's Pretzels. Information repeated for ordering.
W 2000 11 3 Cambrooke Foods announces its new low protein food business.
W 2000 11 3 From SHS: PKU calendars, Breakfast Cereal Loops.
W 2000 11 3 Update on Imitation Low Protein Cheese.
W 2000 11 3 Update of miscellaneous other grocery-store products: Musselman’s Pie Filling, Apple Dipper Handi Snacks, Apple Chips, Almond Bark, Richwhip Topping.
W 2000 11 3 Sandy’s Famous Biscuits: Favorite Recipe of the PKU Listserv Group along with variations (Cinnamon Rolls, Cinnamon Apple Muffins, Personal Pan Pizzas, Hamburger Buns, Belgian Waffles, Apple Tart, Deli Rolls.
SS 2000 12 1 New from SHS: Breakfast Cereal Loops, Four Recipe Cards, cooking video-tape (Now We’re Cookin’: Quick and Easy Recipes).
SS 2000 12 1 New from Dietary Specialties: Ready-made pizza, pizza shells, shredded mozzarella and cheddar flavored imitation cheese, American-style singles imitation cheese, American-style wheat starch bread, rye-style wheat starch bread with caraway seeds, dinner rolls, imitation macaroni and cheese mix).
SS 2000 12 1 Important Changes in Mead Johnson Products: Phenyl-Free 2, Phenyl-Free 2HP (these will replace Phenyl-Free).
SS 2000 12 1 Cambrooke Foods Update: coming soon are fresh bagels, mini pizza crusts, energy bars, crunchy rice cake snacks.
SS 2000 12 1 From Ener-G Foods: new pastas (soon), Vance’s Dari-Free, low protein imitation cheese.
SS 2000 12 1 New Phe-Free Beverages sweetened with Splenda: Diet Ice Botanica Drinks, Diet RC Cola, Diet Rite Cola, and Tropicana Twister Light Juices (trace amounts phe).
SS 2000 12 1 New Items at Publix in Tampa, FL: Diet RC Cola, SHS Breakfast Cereal Loops.
SS 2000 12 1 New PKU Food Data Coordinator announced.
F 2000 12 2 Ener-G Foods (cheese crackers, lemon cookies, new pastas delayed, Vance’s Dari-Free Beverage Mix)
F 2000 12 2 Dietary Specialties (new shipping policy, bagels, peanut butter flavored spread, Vance’s Dari-Free Beverage Mix, change in phe content of cheese)
F 2000 12 2 SHS (Food Pyramid)
F 2000 12 2 Cambrooke Foods (experiencing delays in getting started)
F 2000 12 2 Diet Soda update (phe free diet RC Cola and Diet Ice Botanica Drinks, Stewart’s Sparkling Beverages, and trace phe Tropicana Twister Light Juices)
F 2000 12 2 Favorite Gadgets of the PKU Listserv Group
-Miscellaneous Kitchen Helpers
-Formula Mixing Helpers
W 2001 12 3 Cambrooke Foods (began food sales in Sept. 2000; bagels and energy bars)
W 2001 12 3 SHS (new Loprofin Drink Mix, Lorofin Canned Bread is discontinued)
W 2001 12 3 Ener-G Foods (several breads that can be used for some PKU diets)
W 2001 12 3 CPN now sells Tanita Gram Scales
W 2001 12 3 International Food Bank reminder
W 2001 12 3 Review of Computer Program (PKULife)
W 2001 12 3 Recipes for a Winter’s Day (Corn Muffins, Mock Spaghetti Carbonara Deluxe)
SS 2001 13 1 MenuDirect stops shipment (declares bankruptcy). Where to buy items formerly sold by MenuDirect.
SS 2001 13 1 Applied Nutrition has new single serving pouches of Phenylade formula, and new white chocolate bars to add to the PhenylAde Amino Acid Bar line.
SS 2001 13 1 Mead Johnson announces that Lofenalac will be phased out, replaced by Phenyl-Free 1, in improved formulation of Lofenalac. They also now have Phenyl-Free 2, an inproved formulation of Phenyl-Free, and Phenyl-Free HP (high protein).
SS 2001 13 1 Publix in Atlanta, Georgia now carries some low protein products.
SS 2001 13 1 Ideas for Summer Eating: recipes and ideas for grilling and other delicious summer food ideas.
F 2001 13 2 Dietary Specialties is back in business
F 2001 13 2 Cambrooke Foods has new Artisan Bread and Munchy Bites snacks, elbow macaroni and imitation rice.
F 2001 13 2 SHS North America has new Low Protein Drink Mix.
F 2001 13 2 Ener-G Foods has 5 shapes of new pasta.
F 2001 13 2 The Dietary Shoppe in Pennsylvania now sells low protein products.
F 2001 13 2 Ross Products has new Phenex 2 Vanilla flavored formula
F 2001 13 2 Mead Johnson has discontinued Phenyl-Free and replaced with Phenyl-Free 2.
F 2001 13 2 New England Connection for PKU offers 2 Ohaus gram scales and a Polder scale as well as 2 recommended bread machines (Breadman TR 560 and TR 810).
F 2001 13 2 Cool-Weather Food Ideas: Jacob's Lasagna, Joe's Cheesy Pasta Casserole, Veggie Burgers, The Best Scalloped Potatoes, Twice Baked Potatoes, Macaroni Bake.
SS 2002 14 1 Product announcements from SHS, Dietary Specialties, Glutino, Mead Johnson, Applied Nutrition, Ener-G Foods, Cambrooke Foods.
SS 2002 14 1 Low Protein Sausage Making 101: a new recipe and complete instructions for making authentic-looking sausage (29 mg phe/5 inch length). Variations of recipe for Burger Patties or "Meatballs".
F 2002 14 2 Neotame (new sweetener that is O.K. for PKU diet)
F 2002 14 2 Low Protein Pudding Tips
F 2002 14 2 New products from Cambrooke Foods, news from SHS North America
F 2002 14 2 Announcement about coming second edition of the Low Protein Food List for PKU
F 2002 14 2 Soup's On: 11 delicious soup recipes from families around the world
W 2003 14 3 Tilia FoodSaver: How a Foodsaver Can Save YOU!
W 2003 14 3 Hearty Main Dishes (5 recipes)
SS 2003 15 1 New information on phe content of pork, beef and lamb fat
SS 2003 15 1 New products from Dietary Specialties, SHS North America and Cambrooke Foods
SS 2003 15 1 Information about Neotame Sweetener (safe for PKU)
SS 2003 15 1 Good food for the good times of summer: many recipes
F 2003 15 2 New products from Cambrooke Foods, Ener-G Foods, dietary Specialties, Applied Nutrition and SHS North America
F 2003 15 2 How to find Rich's Richwhip Topping
F 2003 15 2 Phe-free gummy candies from Gluten-Free Trading Co.
W 2004 15 3 Product news from PKU Perspectives, Applied Nutrition, SHS, Taste Connections, Cambrooke Foods
W 2004 15 3 Information about Dianne Sullivan's candy
W 2004 15 3 Recipes from the JULY 2003 International PKU Adult and Teen Conference: Peanut Butter Balls, Asian Spring Rolls, Easy Drop Danish, Malathy's Amazing Pizza Dough, Broccoli Cheese Soup, Wacky Chocolate Cake
SS 2004 16 1 Product news from Q's Cookies, PKU Perspectives, Applied Nutriton, Cambrooke Foods, SHS and Ener-G Foods
SS 2004 16 1 Creative Solutions to Common Challenges: Drinking Formula (many suggestions from parents)
F 2004 16 2 Product news from Taste Connections, Q’s Cookies, SHS North America, Dietary Specialties, Cambrooke Foods, Applied Nutrition, Nature’s Flavor

Recipes:
Roasting Brings out the Flavors of Fruits and Vegetables
(Roasted Carrot Fries;
Honey-Lemon Roasted Pears and Dried Fruit;
Roasted Vegetable Ragu;
Roasted Tomato Soup with Garlic and Basil)
W 2005 16 3 Product News from PKU Perspectives, SHS North America, Ener-G Foods, Cambrooke Foods, Applied Nutrition, Taste Connections

Helping Your Child with PKU (And Whole Family!) To Stay Healthy and Physically Fit
(Tips for Healthy Eating on the PKU Diet,
Let’s Get Active (exercises),
and Recipes for Good Health (Gingered Orange Carrot Soup, Healthy Pepper Hash).
SS 2005 17 1 Product News from Taste Connections, PKU Perspectives, Ross Pediatrics, Milupa North America, SHS North America

A Summer Fruit Extravaganza:
- recipes for Chilled Strawberry Bisque;
- Island Fruit Smoothie;
- Fruity Lemonade Ice Pops;
- Grilled Fruits of Summer;
- Frosty Grape Snacks;
- Fresh Blueberry Sauce;
- Red, White and Blueberry Sundaes
F 2005 17 2 Product News from Applied Nutrition, Taste Connections, Cambrooke Foods, Essential Edibles, SHS North America

Announcing Apples to Zucchini:
A Collection of Favorite Low Protein Recipes by Virginia Schuett and Dorothy Corry (511 page book with 562 recipes for $37 plus $10 shipping, available from Nutricia North America, myspecialdiet.com);

sample recipes from the book:
Barbeque Sloppy Joes and Burrito Filling
W 2006 17 3 Product News from Cambrooke Foods, Vitaflo, SHS North America, Taste Connections

Sampe recipes from Apples to Zucchini:
A Collection of Favorite Low Protein Recipes by Virginia Schuett and Dorothy Corry

- Quick Curried Cauliflower and Potato Soup;
- Southwestern Pumpkin Soup
SS 2006 18 1 Product News from The Chippery, Cambrooke Foods, Q’s Cookies and Culinary Creations, Applied Nutrition, McDonald’s French Fries, PKU Perspectives, Lil’s dietary Specialty Shop, Nutricia North America (formerly SHS North America)

Savoring Spring and Summer with Mix and Match Menus:
- Pesto Eggplant Dip;
- Chopped Summer Salad;
- Grilled Panzanella Kebobs;
- Creamy Pineapple Pops;
- Grilled Fruit with Raspberry Honey

 


Last update: August 2006
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