Weird Avocado

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-L. said:

Picked up some avocados for guac, and they were normal Haas, mostly
black/dark green, but firm and softish to the touch. Opened them up -
great quality. Mashed them up, tasted them and they were *sweet*. It
was a taste that was really hard to describe - not pleasant but not
unpleasant - and definitely not the usual avocado taste. I have never
had anything like this happen previously, and I buy avocados about once
a month. Any explanations?

TIA,
-L.

Are you taking any new medications?
Some can alter your taste perceptions.
--
K.

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Katra said:

Are you taking any new medications?
Some can alter your taste perceptions.
--
K.

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see, I have friends in both places." --Mark Twain

Ah -ha!~ You solved it! Yes I am - a drug that increases insulin
absorption, so it might affect my perception of sweetness. But
wouldn't it affect other things I eat? So far, the only thing I
noticed were the avocados.

-L.

In article <[email hidden]>,

-L. said:

Katra said:

Are you taking any new medications?
Some can alter your taste perceptions.
--
K.

Ah -ha!~ You solved it! Yes I am - a drug that increases insulin
absorption, so it might affect my perception of sweetness. But
wouldn't it affect other things I eat? So far, the only thing I
noticed were the avocados.

-L.

Metformin? (Glucophage)

Hard to say... it might eventually.
Avocados tend to have a rather unique chemistry. :-)

I started glucophage about a month ogo for insulin resistance.
Seems to really be helping me to lose the weight, but I've also been
following a very restricted diet.

I did eat some avocados today and I did not notice any difference in
taste, but then I had chopped them up and added mayo.

No bread tho'. <sigh>
--
K.

Sprout the MungBean to reply

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see, I have friends in both places." --Mark Twain

-L. said:

Ah -ha!~ You solved it! Yes I am - a drug that increases insulin
absorption, so it might affect my perception of sweetness. But
wouldn't it affect other things I eat? So far, the only thing I
noticed were the avocados.

If you've cut way back on, or eliminated, sugar in your food, the naturally
occurring sweetness of other foods will seem sweeter. Try a sip of milk if
you don't usually drink it. It will probably have a sweetness that you
don't remember.

To me, a cold avocado is a great substitution for a bowl of ice cream.

Carol
--
"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_

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Damsel in dis Dress said:

-L. said:

Ah -ha!~ You solved it! Yes I am - a drug that increases insulin
absorption, so it might affect my perception of sweetness. But
wouldn't it affect other things I eat? So far, the only thing I
noticed were the avocados.

If you've cut way back on, or eliminated, sugar in your food, the naturally
occurring sweetness of other foods will seem sweeter. Try a sip of milk if
you don't usually drink it. It will probably have a sweetness that you
don't remember.

Very true... :-)
Same goes for salt.
I've been low sodium now for about 10 years and there are some foods I
just can no longer eat as a result.

Quoted message said:

To me, a cold avocado is a great substitution for a bowl of ice cream.

Hmmmmm... I've always like my avocados served "savory". :-)
Despite the above, Avocados are one of the items I put a salad dressing
on.

I can walk right by a box of donuts at work now and not even be tempted.
My "sweet tooth" has pretty much vanished, at least most of the time.
Apple pie is still a weakness but I can easily stop at one piece.

Funny how our tastes change with strict dieting.

Quoted message said:

Carol

--
K.

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On 1 Feb 2005 23:13:40 -0800, "-L." <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

Picked up some avocados for guac, and they were normal Haas, mostly
black/dark green, but firm and softish to the touch. Opened them up -
great quality. Mashed them up, tasted them and they were *sweet*. It
was a taste that was really hard to describe - not pleasant but not
unpleasant - and definitely not the usual avocado taste. I have never
had anything like this happen previously, and I buy avocados about once
a month. Any explanations?

No image of Elvis or the Virgin Mary?
I don't think it's odd enough.

LOLOL
<I crack me up>

sf

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In article <[email hidden]>,

-L. said:

Katra said:

Are you taking any new medications?
Some can alter your taste perceptions.
--
K.

Ah -ha!~ You solved it! Yes I am - a drug that increases insulin
absorption, so it might affect my perception of sweetness. But
wouldn't it affect other things I eat? So far, the only thing I
noticed were the avocados.

-L.

Metformin? (Glucophage)

Hard to say... it might eventually.
Avocados tend to have a rather unique chemistry. :-)

I started glucophage about a month ogo for insulin resistance.
Seems to really be helping me to lose the weight, but I've also been
following a very restricted diet.

I did eat some avocados today and I did not notice any difference in
taste, but then I had chopped them up and added mayo.

No bread tho'. <sigh>
--
K.

This isn't exactly on topic but....
have you had any side effects? When I take metformin alone, I have rather
PITA side effects, but strangely, they seem to lessen to a great degree when
I take it conjunction with something else.
Weird.

kimberly

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In article <[email hidden]>,

-L. said:

Katra wrote:
>
> Are you taking any new medications?
> Some can alter your taste perceptions.
> --
> K.
>

Ah -ha!~ You solved it! Yes I am - a drug that increases insulin
absorption, so it might affect my perception of sweetness. But
wouldn't it affect other things I eat? So far, the only thing I
noticed were the avocados.

-L.

Metformin? (Glucophage)

Hard to say... it might eventually.
Avocados tend to have a rather unique chemistry. :-)

I started glucophage about a month ogo for insulin resistance.
Seems to really be helping me to lose the weight, but I've also been
following a very restricted diet.

I did eat some avocados today and I did not notice any difference in
taste, but then I had chopped them up and added mayo.

No bread tho'. <sigh>
--
K.

This isn't exactly on topic but....
have you had any side effects? When I take metformin alone, I have rather
PITA side effects, but strangely, they seem to lessen to a great degree when
I take it conjunction with something else.
Weird.

kimberly

I was warned by my doctor about that and she said the unpleasant side
effects would stop after a month or so of use. She also used a graduated
dosage for me so it would not be as distressing. 1 a day for a week,
then 2 a day for a week etc. to work up to two twice per day. These are
500mg.

It's been almost exactly a month now and there are no more cramps, and
the "other" common side effect has nearly gone away. :-)

And I've lost about 15 lbs. in the last month. I'm hoping the drug will
do as advertised and increase insulin sensitivity!

PITA is a good way to describe the side effects! <lol>

But, if it continues working this way, it'll be worth it.
I miss pasta. :-P

My other meds are Thyrolar and Adderal.
I'm also rather hypothyroid. :-P Double whammy for weight loss!
That and my internet addiction. <G> I need to get out and walk more.
--
K.

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see, I have friends in both places." --Mark Twain

On Thu, 03 Feb 2005 02:38:01 -0600, Katra <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

I miss pasta. :-P

When eaten in small amounts, this pasta doesn't raise my BG at all, and it
tastes and "feels" the same as regular pasta.
http://www.dreamfieldsfoods.com

Economy hint: Ragu Lite has the same number of carbs as the low-carb
version, at half the price.

Carol
--
"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_

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Picked up some avocados for guac, and they were normal Haas, mostly
black/dark green, but firm and softish to the touch. Opened them up -
great quality. Mashed them up, tasted them and they were *sweet*. It
was a taste that was really hard to describe - not pleasant but not
unpleasant - and definitely not the usual avocado taste. I have never
had anything like this happen previously, and I buy avocados about once
a month. Any explanations?

My guess is that they were harvested too green. Though they may have
softened and darkened in color with age.

Perhaps you missed the parts of the original post where it was stated that
the avocado was "firm but softish to the touch" and of "great quality".
Doesn't sound "softened and darkened in color with age" to me.

Charlie

Damsel in dis Dress said:

On Thu, 03 Feb 2005 02:38:01 -0600, Katra <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

I miss pasta. :-P

When eaten in small amounts, this pasta doesn't raise my BG at all, and it
tastes and "feels" the same as regular pasta.
http://www.dreamfieldsfoods.com

Economy hint: Ragu Lite has the same number of carbs as the low-carb
version, at half the price.

My experience with Dreamfields is the same as Damsel's. It doesn't raise my
BG and I can easily eat 3 ounces (uncooked) without any problems (though
I'd have to be really hungry to eat that much pasta at one go, I usually
struggle over 2 ounces).

--
Siobhan Perricone
Humans wrote the bible,
God wrote the rocks
-- Word of God by Kathy Mar

"-L." <[email hidden]> wrote in news:1107328420.589197.275060
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Quoted message said:

Picked up some avocados for guac, and they were normal Haas, mostly
black/dark green, but firm and softish to the touch. Opened them up -
great quality. Mashed them up, tasted them and they were *sweet*. It
was a taste that was really hard to describe - not pleasant but not
unpleasant - and definitely not the usual avocado taste. I have never
had anything like this happen previously, and I buy avocados about once
a month. Any explanations?

TIA,
-L.

Maybe they were Mexican Hass avocados? Only had California Hass myself.

$0.02

Andy

--
"Ladies and gentlemen, The Beatles!"
- Ed Sullivan (1964)

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Quoted message said:

Picked up some avocados for guac, and they were normal Haas, mostly
black/dark green, but firm and softish to the touch. Opened them

up -

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

great quality. Mashed them up, tasted them and they were *sweet*.

It

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

was a taste that was really hard to describe - not pleasant but not
unpleasant - and definitely not the usual avocado taste. I have

never

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Quoted message said:

had anything like this happen previously, and I buy avocados about

once

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a month. Any explanations?

You may have the Pinkerton variety rather than Hass.
Go here: http://www.avocado.org

Katra said:

Metformin? (Glucophage)

Yep. The extended release formulation.

Quoted message said:

Hard to say... it might eventually.
Avocados tend to have a rather unique chemistry. :-)

I started glucophage about a month ogo for insulin resistance.
Seems to really be helping me to lose the weight, but I've also been
following a very restricted diet.

I did eat some avocados today and I did not notice any difference in
taste, but then I had chopped them up and added mayo.

No bread tho'. <sigh>
--
K.

Humm....have you tried whole grain high-fiber bread?

I was a test subject for Metformin for polycystic ovary syndrome - was
when they were trying to get it put on the market (for PCOS) about 10
years ago. Funny thing is, I can't take it now - it makes me sick.
This about my 7th or 8th trial on it. I'm only taking 500mg/day.

-L.

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Damsel in dis Dress said:

On Thu, 03 Feb 2005 02:38:01 -0600, Katra <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

I miss pasta. :-P

When eaten in small amounts, this pasta doesn't raise my BG at all, and it
tastes and "feels" the same as regular pasta.
http://www.dreamfieldsfoods.com

Economy hint: Ragu Lite has the same number of carbs as the low-carb
version, at half the price.

Carol

Damn. :-)
Thanks for that!!!!!!

I've been making spagetti using shredded bamboo shoots.
Not quite the right texture, but it went well with sauce and sausage.

Got this bookmarked!

My "bread" substitute has been the HEB brand low carb "flour" tortillas.
They are loaded with protien fillers and only have 8 grams of carbs, 4
net carbs. And unlike most low carb tortillas, these don't taste like
cardboard! They are quite good.

They make a mean grilled cheese on the foreman......
--
K.

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see, I have friends in both places." --Mark Twain

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Siobhan Perricone said:

Damsel in dis Dress said:

On Thu, 03 Feb 2005 02:38:01 -0600, Katra <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

I miss pasta. :-P

When eaten in small amounts, this pasta doesn't raise my BG at all, and it
tastes and "feels" the same as regular pasta.
http://www.dreamfieldsfoods.com

Economy hint: Ragu Lite has the same number of carbs as the low-carb
version, at half the price.

My experience with Dreamfields is the same as Damsel's. It doesn't raise my
BG and I can easily eat 3 ounces (uncooked) without any problems (though
I'd have to be really hungry to eat that much pasta at one go, I usually
struggle over 2 ounces).

I assume that is 2 oz. dry?

What is their official serving size?
--
K.

Sprout the MungBean to reply

"I don't like to commit myself about heaven and hell--you
see, I have friends in both places." --Mark Twain

In article <[email hidden]>,

-L. said:

Katra said:

Metformin? (Glucophage)

Yep. The extended release formulation.

XR. yeah, same here...

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Hard to say... it might eventually.
Avocados tend to have a rather unique chemistry. :-)

I started glucophage about a month ogo for insulin resistance.
Seems to really be helping me to lose the weight, but I've also been
following a very restricted diet.

I did eat some avocados today and I did not notice any difference in
taste, but then I had chopped them up and added mayo.

No bread tho'. <sigh>
--
K.

Humm....have you tried whole grain high-fiber bread?

Right now I'm avoiding starch and sugar completely!
I just lose weight more easily that way.
I've lost nearly 20 lbs. this month and still have another 100 to go. :-P

Quoted message said:

I was a test subject for Metformin for polycystic ovary syndrome - was
when they were trying to get it put on the market (for PCOS) about 10
years ago. Funny thing is, I can't take it now - it makes me sick.
This about my 7th or 8th trial on it. I'm only taking 500mg/day.

Ugh. I'm up to 2,000 mg. per day.
That's the max dose.

It makes _everybody_ sick! That's a normal side effect, but, that
decreases over time and you normally develop bowel tolerance after about
4 weeks. You just have to put up with it and be patient. Those side
effects are pretty much gone for me now and I've been on it for exactly
4 weeks now.

If it works, it will have been worth it. ;-)

Quoted message said:

-L.

--
K.

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see, I have friends in both places." --Mark Twain

On Thu, 03 Feb 2005 12:06:52 GMT, Siobhan Perricone <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

My experience with Dreamfields is the same as Damsel's. It doesn't raise my
BG and I can easily eat 3 ounces (uncooked) without any problems (though
I'd have to be really hungry to eat that much pasta at one go, I usually
struggle over 2 ounces).

I think they call 2.5 ounces, uncooked, a serving if I remember right.
It'll make a nice small-medium bowl of pasta. You'd definitely need a
salad and some kind of protein (Italian sausage or meatballs?) to make a
complete meal.

I wish I had your problem, Morganna (if that's your real name). I can sit
down and eat most of a one-pound box of spaghetti. Portion control,
portion control, portion control. Self control, self control, self
control.

Carol
--
"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_

Katra said:

My "bread" substitute has been the HEB brand low carb "flour" tortillas.
They are loaded with protien fillers and only have 8 grams of carbs, 4
net carbs. And unlike most low carb tortillas, these don't taste like
cardboard! They are quite good.

They make a mean grilled cheese on the foreman......

I think that it's a rule that when you make grilled cheese with
tortillas, you have to call it quesadillas.

gloria p