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Posted by bulldog2 on March 1, 2007, at 9:09:47
I noticed that my salad dressings at home have soybean oil in them. Is that allowed?
How about vodka? Are a couple drinks okay at dinner?
Canned tuna and chicken salad?
Noticed that some prepared food list soy protein powder as one of the ingrediants. Sounds like this should be avoided?
Steak sandwiches at a local resturant. Sould I have to worry about the meat not being super fresh?
Posted by laima on March 1, 2007, at 10:39:03
In reply to More maoi diet questions, posted by bulldog2 on March 1, 2007, at 9:09:47
Which MAOI? Some sound to be more finicky than others, and I've noticed some of the food guidelines are stricter than others.On Emsam 9, I've never had a problem with any salad dressing, or even with modest vodka. If anything, my understanding is that clear and distilled spirits like vodka are much safer than murky fermenty beverages, such as a vat of home-made dark brown beer from one's grandma. If you like vodka, maybe get the most distilled brand you can find, and try a teeny bit at a time with blood pressure meter handy? Or ask doctor? Red wine is considered less safe than white, but I've had 2-3 glasses dry red at a time without any issue. Sweet alcoholic beverages for some reason sound to be more potentially dangerous. Chianti a well-known no-no. I've got a impression that it's the tyramine content of alcoholic beverages that is the main issue.
Never had a problem with meats in restaurants, even at a 24 hour gyro place, no problem with occasional canned tuna- though as much as I like it, I hear it contains mercury and even the govt recommends to limit consumption of it for this reason. Mercury is said to maybe be able to cause depression, anyway.
No clue about protein powder.
Of course- with these sorts of foods and drinks- I take it easy- I don't go crazy consuming huge amounts of them!
> I noticed that my salad dressings at home have soybean oil in them. Is that allowed?
>
> How about vodka? Are a couple drinks okay at dinner?
>
> Canned tuna and chicken salad?
>
> Noticed that some prepared food list soy protein powder as one of the ingrediants. Sounds like this should be avoided?
>
> Steak sandwiches at a local resturant. Sould I have to worry about the meat not being super fresh?
Posted by bulldog2 on March 1, 2007, at 12:18:22
In reply to Re: More maoi diet questions » bulldog2, posted by laima on March 1, 2007, at 10:39:03
The maoi would be parnate.
Posted by laima on March 1, 2007, at 14:29:20
In reply to Re: More maoi diet questions, posted by bulldog2 on March 1, 2007, at 12:18:22
It's touchy, I think. Maybe ignore my Emsam/food reports!
> The maoi would be parnate.
Posted by Ken Blades on March 1, 2007, at 20:02:03
In reply to More maoi diet questions, posted by bulldog2 on March 1, 2007, at 9:09:47
>>>>>I noticed that my salad dressings at home have soybean oil in them. Is that allowed?<<<<
No problem. Just keep your dressings in the
refrigerator.>>>>How about vodka? Are a couple drinks okay at dinner?<<<<
No problem. Just don't overdo it.
>>>>Canned tuna and chicken salad?<<<<If it's in a CAN, no problem as long as it
doesn't contain other ingredients that might
be on the no-no list. I'd be cautious about
tuna and chicken salad sold in deli departments
of supermarkets.>>>>Noticed that some prepared food list soy protein powder as one of the ingrediants. Sounds like this should be avoided?<<<<<
Soy protein comes in many different forms as
used in foods. Other than the fermented ones
like soy sauce, miso, tempeh, etc., soy protein
should be ok as an ingredient in prepared foods.
But to be cautious, you should go easy on any
food containing soy protein and check your
blood pressure to see if any pressor effects
appear. If they do, then it's best to avoid
that particular item with the soy protein.>>>>Steak sandwiches at a local resturant. Sould I have to worry about the meat not being super fresh?<<<<
If you have any doubts, best to pass. If it's a
place where steak sandwiches are one of the main items that sell a lot[like some fast food chains],
the meat 'moves' pretty quick so less worry.
You can always ask....if you explain the reason for your question[the MAOI drug you're taking],
there shouldn't be any problem. If they won't
answer to your satisfaction, walk out.
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