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I've changed my eating due to health problems about 9 months ago. I've done some baking mostly through Dr. McDougalls cookbooks. I was wondering. Is there any reason why we wouldn't use yeast? I'm still learning so much. I've changed my eating for autoimmune problems. I found a "vegan" recipe that I like but has yeast in. Is it ok to use? otherwise whole wheat flour molasses pumpkin puree raisins . Please someone give me some advice. Thanks. Don't know if I'm healed yet, but 40 lbs lighter and feel great. Didnt have cholesterol problem, but way lower than previously.

Congratulations on your success health wise and weight wise.

The McDougall program includes regular yeasted bread, unless you are on MWL in which case the problem is the refined flour, not the yeast.

There is no reference in any of Dr. McDougall's writing, that I recall, that discourages yeasted breads. In fact, Mary has recipes for them in some of them and gives advice on how to order oil free bread from a bakery, if you aren't inclined to make it yourself.

Possibly you have the Q & E cookbook, which wouldn't have a yeast bread recipe because they tend to be neither quick or easy.

Anyway, hope this helps.

If your question was whether or not yeast is "plant or animal" here's a blurb from a vegan FAQ:

Is yeast vegan?
Yeasts are part of the fungi kingdom. They are not animals. Nutritional yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) is different from torula, or brewer's yeast. It is grown on a molasses solution and comes in the form of flakes or powder. It has a cheese-like flavor and can be sprinkled on baked potatoes, popcorn, vegetables, and other foods.

So, on that count as well, yeast is okay.

I do know some people trying to attack candida issues (yeast overgrowth in the system) avoid yeast products, along with simple sugars and such. If it were me, I would go ahead and eat it unless, following a strict McDougall diet, candida symptoms persisted, and only eliminate it then.

Thank you so much. I appreciate all the input.
Oops I've gained a lb or two for christmas...

Wow, Julie, 40 pounds lost! That's fabulous!

As to yeast, it's OK on McDougall - it's a major food in this house.