Braggs Liquid Aminos on Paleo?

spartan · 10-25-2012, 10:29 AM

Hi Everyone, I am new to the Paleo way of eating - I have been reading of all the benefits of eliminating wheat and gluten and the Paleo way of eating just makes common sense. I am looking to improve my overall health (I am experiencing increasing joint stiffness etc) and for once weight loss is secondary, I just want to feel healthier - although I would love to lose about 25 lbs, so I am hopeful with that too and that surely will help with my health.

I bought the Practical Paleo book and am loving it, however I am a little confused as to whether I can use Braggs Liquid Aminos in place of soy sauce. The bottle says it is gluten free and not fermented, and that it is a natural soy alternative, but then it also states it is from soy protein. The book recommends coconut aminos and I am on the hunt for that but I wondered if any of you use Braggs? I certainly don't want to jeopardize my efforts with a splash of seasoning.
Thanks.

KittyMcKnitty · 10-25-2012, 10:56 AM

I have never used Braggs, but I doubt that a splash will kill you. At least it doesn't have wheat or MSG.

I use MCT oil mixed with sea salt in place of soy sauce.

buttoni · 10-25-2012, 05:35 PM

Braggs is just too sodium laden for me. I find it worse than soy sauce in that respect. I buy coconut aminos at my local Natural Grocers store. I really like that is is less salty.

spartan · 10-25-2012, 07:39 PM

Thanks to you both for the quick answers - this is definitely a learning experience. I had never thought about the sodium in Braggs, I just love the flavor but definitely don't need the sodium. I see I can buy the coconut aminos here on Netrition so if I don't find any in town tomorrow, I'll be ordering some! I'm also going to look into the MCT oil, I had never heard of that before. Thx again.

10-25-2012, 10:29 AM	#1
spartan Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 8 Gallery: spartan Stats: 165/161.4/136 WOE: Paleo Start Date: 10/20/12 Height: 5'3" Age: 57	Braggs Liquid Aminos on Paleo? Hi Everyone, I am new to the Paleo way of eating - I have been reading of all the benefits of eliminating wheat and gluten and the Paleo way of eating just makes common sense. I am looking to improve my overall health (I am experiencing increasing joint stiffness etc) and for once weight loss is secondary, I just want to feel healthier - although I would love to lose about 25 lbs, so I am hopeful with that too and that surely will help with my health. I bought the Practical Paleo book and am loving it, however I am a little confused as to whether I can use Braggs Liquid Aminos in place of soy sauce. The bottle says it is gluten free and not fermented, and that it is a natural soy alternative, but then it also states it is from soy protein. The book recommends coconut aminos and I am on the hunt for that but I wondered if any of you use Braggs? I certainly don't want to jeopardize my efforts with a splash of seasoning. Thanks.

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10-25-2012, 10:56 AM	#2
KittyMcKnitty Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 473 Gallery: KittyMcKnitty Stats: >165/135/120 WOE: Paleo	I have never used Braggs, but I doubt that a splash will kill you. At least it doesn't have wheat or MSG. I use MCT oil mixed with sea salt in place of soy sauce.

10-25-2012, 05:35 PM	#3
buttoni Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Temple, TX Posts: 3,298 Gallery: buttoni Stats: 196/170/150 WOE: Primal 8/12 Start Date: 4/21/09 Height 5'5", Age 64	Braggs is just too sodium laden for me. I find it worse than soy sauce in that respect. I buy coconut aminos at my local Natural Grocers store. I really like that is is less salty.

10-25-2012, 07:39 PM	#4
spartan Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 8 Gallery: spartan Stats: 165/161.4/136 WOE: Paleo Start Date: 10/20/12 Height: 5'3" Age: 57	Thanks to you both for the quick answers - this is definitely a learning experience. I had never thought about the sodium in Braggs, I just love the flavor but definitely don't need the sodium. I see I can buy the coconut aminos here on Netrition so if I don't find any in town tomorrow, I'll be ordering some! I'm also going to look into the MCT oil, I had never heard of that before. Thx again.