Ideas for an acid free salad dressing...?

A Moose in Love

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Aug 10, 2019, 10:17:10 AM8/10/19

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My pharmacist told me to stop doing acid. No more vinegar, citrus etc. I really like apple cider vinegar in my salad dressings. Or citrus juice, or regular vinegar. What's a good alternative? I can't think of any really. Maybe I'll just ignore his advice.

Cindy Hamilton

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Aug 10, 2019, 10:24:04 AM8/10/19

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On Saturday, August 10, 2019 at 10:17:10 AM UTC-4, A Moose in Love wrote:
> My pharmacist told me to stop doing acid. No more vinegar, citrus etc. I really like apple cider vinegar in my salad dressings. Or citrus juice, or regular vinegar. What's a good alternative? I can't think of any really. Maybe I'll just ignore his advice.

Sounds like B.S. to me (from your pharmacist), but I'll play along.

Is yogurt or buttermilk too acidic? I like ranch dressing made with
buttermilk, garlic, herbs (parsley, chives, cilantro since I don't
have the gene that makes it taste like soap), salt and pepper.

I thought apple cider vinegar was "regular vinegar", but I suppose
you mean distilled white vinegar.

Cindy Hamilton

Dave Smith

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Aug 10, 2019, 11:42:54 AM8/10/19

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I am not a medical doctor, and neither is your pharmacist, but I figure
that acids and bases neutralize each other. Balance your acid intake
with something base.

Personally, I have never been able to handle acids. I sometimes make
salad dressing with my wife's recipe. She always tastes it to check the
flavour. I can't do that. I cannot eat straight (oil and vinegar) salad
dressing. I don't eat citrus fruits, I might once in a while try a slice
or one segment of orange. I eat only small amounts of tomato, and eat
pasta with tomato sauces only occasionally and will small servings of
sauce.

A Moose in Love

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Aug 10, 2019, 12:05:51 PM8/10/19

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On Saturday, August 10, 2019 at 10:24:04 AM UTC-4, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> On Saturday, August 10, 2019 at 10:17:10 AM UTC-4, A Moose in Love wrote:
> > My pharmacist told me to stop doing acid. No more vinegar, citrus etc. I really like apple cider vinegar in my salad dressings. Or citrus juice, or regular vinegar. What's a good alternative? I can't think of any really. Maybe I'll just ignore his advice.
>

> Sounds like B.S. to me (from your pharmacist), but I'll play along.o

Esophagus problems. No coffee, tea, no carbonated. I ignore the advice though.
No alcohol.

Ed Pawlowski

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Aug 10, 2019, 12:49:58 PM8/10/19

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On 8/10/2019 12:05 PM, A Moose in Love wrote:
> On Saturday, August 10, 2019 at 10:24:04 AM UTC-4, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>> On Saturday, August 10, 2019 at 10:17:10 AM UTC-4, A Moose in Love wrote:
>>> My pharmacist told me to stop doing acid. No more vinegar, citrus etc. I really like apple cider vinegar in my salad dressings. Or citrus juice, or regular vinegar. What's a good alternative? I can't think of any really. Maybe I'll just ignore his advice.
>>
>> Sounds like B.S. to me (from your pharmacist), but I'll play along.o
>
> Esophagus problems. No coffee, tea, no carbonated. I ignore the advice though.
> No alcohol.

Some would be easy, others, not so much. If it is a temporary situation
the less you irritate the faster it would heal.

I wonder if you can reduce the acid problem either with dilution or
drinking a milk type item to coat it first. Putting honey in tea?

Gary

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Aug 10, 2019, 1:03:19 PM8/10/19

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A Moose in Love wrote:
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> My pharmacist told me to stop doing acid. No more vinegar, citrus etc. I really like apple cider vinegar in my salad dressings. Or citrus juice, or regular vinegar. What's a good alternative? I can't think of any really. Maybe I'll just ignore his advice.

If acid is bad for you, just mix 1tsp of baking soda into 8oz
glass of water. Take a sip before and after you eat an acidic
food.

Gary

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Aug 10, 2019, 1:03:35 PM8/10/19

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Dave Smith wrote:
>
> On 2019-08-10 10:17 a.m., A Moose in Love wrote:
> > My pharmacist told me to stop doing acid. No more vinegar, citrus
> > etc. I really like apple cider vinegar in my salad dressings. Or
> > citrus juice, or regular vinegar. What's a good alternative? I
> > can't think of any really. Maybe I'll just ignore his advice.
> >
>
> I am not a medical doctor, and neither is your pharmacist, but I figure
> that acids and bases neutralize each other. Balance your acid intake
> with something base.

Hence my comment about drinking a bit of baking soda water before
and after.

Cindy Hamilton

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Aug 10, 2019, 1:28:01 PM8/10/19

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On Saturday, August 10, 2019 at 12:05:51 PM UTC-4, A Moose in Love wrote:
> On Saturday, August 10, 2019 at 10:24:04 AM UTC-4, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> > On Saturday, August 10, 2019 at 10:17:10 AM UTC-4, A Moose in Love wrote:
> > > My pharmacist told me to stop doing acid. No more vinegar, citrus etc. I really like apple cider vinegar in my salad dressings. Or citrus juice, or regular vinegar. What's a good alternative? I can't think of any really. Maybe I'll just ignore his advice.
> >
> > Sounds like B.S. to me (from your pharmacist), but I'll play along.o
>
> Esophagus problems. No coffee, tea, no carbonated. I ignore the advice though.
> No alcohol.

Ah, that explains it. I had GERD when I was fatter. I was just told
to avoid my triggers, which are fat, salt, and tomatoes. Other acids
didn't seem to trigger it. I still ate BLTs, even though I knew I would
suffer for it.

Creamy salad dressings should be tolerable.

Cindy Hamilton

A Moose in Love

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Aug 11, 2019, 8:04:14 AM8/11/19

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Creamy even though those contain some citrus or vinegar might be ok. I was thinking since 'creamy' was mentioned that a yogurt dressing of some type might also be ok. I don't think yogurt has too much acid, and my pharmacist never mentioned it as a food I shouldn't eat.

Cindy Hamilton

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Aug 11, 2019, 8:54:12 AM8/11/19

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If you're interested, here's how I make ranch dressing:

Take a 1-pint bottle of buttermilk and swig a couple of tablespoons off
the top.

Add 1 finely mashed garlic clove
Add 1-2 tablespoons each (minced):
Cilantro
Parsley
Chives or scallion tops
Salt and pepper to taste

Shake well.

Joy of Cooking calls for the addition of mayonnaise, but I prefer the
drizzlability of omitting it.

And, obviously, if you can't get a 1-pint bottle of buttermilk or if
swigging it isn't an option, you can decant it into another container
that leaves you room for shaking or stirring.

I imagine this would work with yogurt, too.

I think tzadziki would work as a salad dressing, although I've never
tried it. Here's how I make that:

Finely mashed garlic
2 or 3 inches of cucumber, grated
A cup or so of yogurt
Salt and pepper to taste

I imagine you could use water as a sub for lemon juice and add fresh lemon zest
instead. You'd have to figure out what to do with the lemon's juice.
I googled for "lemon juice cleaner" and found some homemade cleaners that
use lemon juice for scent.

Cindy Hamilton

A Moose in Love

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Aug 11, 2019, 9:26:21 AM8/11/19

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Thanks for that. I'm going to try the ranch. I haven't had buttermilk for years/decades. I hated the stuff when I was younger. But tastes change, and it is in a dressing with other ingredients...

Cindy Hamilton

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Aug 11, 2019, 10:09:00 AM8/11/19

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I've never liked drinking buttermilk, but the swig is tolerable.

Learning to like savory yogurt preparations probably helped.

Cindy Hamilton

Julie Bove

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Aug 11, 2019, 10:14:47 PM8/11/19

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"A Moose in Love" <parkstre...@gmail.com> wrote in message
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Why did he tell you this?

penm...@aol.com

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Aug 12, 2019, 9:43:04 AM8/12/19

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For acid reflux have your doc write an Rx for Omeprazole.
It's the generic for for the OT brands but costs a whole lot less.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/omeprazole-oral-route/description/drg-20066836

A Moose in Love

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Aug 12, 2019, 11:02:45 AM8/12/19

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I've got esophagus problems. I take meds for the problem though. Rabeprazole.
Also no fried or spicy foods.

Fresh Cream

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Aug 14, 2019, 2:43:04 AM8/14/19

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On 8/12/2019 6:42 AM, penm...@aol.com wrote:

> For acid reflux have your doc write an Rx for Omeprazole.

These days, prescriptions aren't needed. It's available OTC.

Cindy Hamilton

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Aug 14, 2019, 6:18:39 AM8/14/19

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If you can get a 90-day supply for a single co-pay on your insurance,
it's much cheaper than buying it OTC. That's how my husband works it.

Cindy Hamilton

Ed Pawlowski

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Aug 14, 2019, 9:42:00 AM8/14/19

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Our insurance will no longer cover it. Best price I found is BJs.
Better than WalMart.

Dave Smith

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Aug 14, 2019, 10:28:08 AM8/14/19

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The last time I had a rotator cuff problem my doctor wrote me a
prescription for heavy duty Ibuprophen. I asked if I could just take
more of the less potent OTC. He said I could, but if I get the stronger
stuff my drug plan covers it so it would be free for me. I have to say
that it worked for me. I took it for three days and the pain was
gone and mobility returned.

penm...@aol.com

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Aug 14, 2019, 1:35:41 PM8/14/19

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I've not seen Omeprozole as an OTC, it's typically a name brand like
Nexium and is pricey. I've been taking Omprezole for more then ten
years, my doctor writes an Rx for a ninety day supply refillable 4
times, I take two capsules a day 12 hours apart. The co-pay with
OptumRx is under $5. OptumRx is the AARP plan.

dsi1

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Aug 14, 2019, 1:49:28 PM8/14/19

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On Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at 3:42:00 AM UTC-10, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> Our insurance will no longer cover it. Best price I found is BJs.
> Better than WalMart.

"Our insurance will no longer cover it" is going to be a popular thing to say. Seniors are pretty much screwed.

Cindy Hamilton

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Aug 14, 2019, 2:13:06 PM8/14/19

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Prilosec is its OTC name. My grocery store has its own generic for it,
which is what I took until I lost weight and stopped having GERD.

Cindy Hamilton

Ed Pawlowski

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Aug 14, 2019, 2:27:43 PM8/14/19

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If you can get it for $5 you won't beat it. You will see it at BJ's
though. It is right next to the lansoprazole.

itsjoan...@webtv.net

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Aug 14, 2019, 3:05:06 PM8/14/19

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If y'all really want to save some money, order from one of the many OTC
pharmaceutical companies on eBay.

I got so tired of chasing down $5 off coupons for Prilosec over 10 years
ago and found the OTC capsules are the exact same ingredients and dosage.
Usually, I will pick up a two-year supply from an Indian pharmaceutical
company for around $20-$30, free shipping. Being as it's coming from
overseas you should allow about 30 days shipping time.

If you know of a pharmacy in the USA that will dispense this proton-pump inhibitor for $30 or less for a two-year supply, please let me know. I'll
gladly give them my business.

Hank Rogers

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Aug 14, 2019, 4:17:44 PM8/14/19

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The VA also uses omeprazole. I know because they prescribed it for
me, back when I needed it.

The horny little octogenarian sailor doesn't know an aspirin from
his viagra.

Hank Rogers

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Aug 14, 2019, 4:25:39 PM8/14/19

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If Top market don't sell it, Popeye won't know, and will loudly
complain that yoose don't know bout it. Or, that yoose a liar or a
faggot. And yoose can't cook!

OptumRx is the FINEST insurance on the planet! It is Popeye
approved. Ed, yoose should know that.

Fresh Cream

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Aug 14, 2019, 6:34:22 PM8/14/19

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My insurance doesn't cover it any more. Generic versions aren't
expensive at Costco.

Jinx the Minx

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Aug 15, 2019, 12:00:28 AM8/15/19

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Prilosec is the name brand version of omeprazole. It went OTC way back in
2003. Nexium is the brand name of esomeprazole, which is very similar to
but not identical to omeprazole. When Prilosec was nearing its patent
expiration, the drug manufacturer altered its formulation and re-introduced
it as Nexium/(esomeprazole) in order to maintain its market share. Either
way, getting it prescribed is far cheaper than than purchasing it OTC.