Guest guest Posted September 15, 2000 Report Share Posted September 15, 2000 In a message dated 9/15/00 5:40:38 PM Eastern Daylight Time, annieoakley@... writes: << Has anyone ever tried texturized vegetable protein? It is a meat substitute used by vegetarians. I have some taco flavor that tastes ok but after my revision am wondering if I can tolerate it or absorb it. >> Hiya, Jane. The only thing like that that I have used is Lightlife's Smart Ground; it's soy " crumbles " that can be used as hamburger (but not for patties or meatloaf). It is fairly good. My husband, who would NOT eat it if he knew he was eating it, even liked the dishes I made with it (lasagna and chili). The dishes tasted a little bit different and I just attributed it to the spices. And Welcome from one who often does not acknowledge the newcomers. And I apologize for that. I hope you just jump in and continue to share and talk with us. In Charlottesville, VA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2000 Report Share Posted September 15, 2000 " Jane " wrote: > I have a question and hope to get some response. Has anyone ever tried texturized vegetable protein? It is a meat substitute used by vegetarians.< Hi Jane, I use the hamburger flavored " Gimme Lean " soy protein in chili, spaghetti sauces and casseroles all the time. No problems for me, but some of my beef-eating friends aren't crazy about the texture. Funny, I now feel the same way about ground beef. Cheers, Anita in GA Lap GB:10 Apr 98/Dr.Rutledge -115 lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2000 Report Share Posted September 15, 2000 Jane, I often read my emails in clumps and if I jump in and answer something, then by the time I get to the end of 'em, it's just redundant, so scuse me for ignoring you! Our doc's office recommends those vegetarian things as a healthy food, however we don't count them as protein. They are FOOD, which requires a stomach to break down. You'll get some absorption, but how much? 20%? 30% 50%? And that's today. How much next spring and 3 years later? Better to get all your protein in a counted, measured way, then enjoy the healthy eating, TOO. If you get more, well, GREAT, as RNY can't really GET too much protein. Thanks, www.vitalady.com Food Question > Hi everyone, > > My name is Jane, I introduced myself last week. No one responded or > acknowledged except Vicki. Thanks Vicki. > > I have a question and hope to get some response. Has anyone ever tried > texturized vegetable protein? It is a meat substitute used by vegetarians. > I have some taco flavor that tastes ok but after my revision am wondering if > I can tolerate it or absorb it. > > jane > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2000 Report Share Posted September 15, 2000 Welcome Jane! I got some of the texturized soy protein burgers after I healed and went through some time of solid food eating. Sometimes my pouch liked it and other times it was not happy at all. I think it may be individual. Good luck with everything. -Lorie Lorie Dr. Weber-VBG July 23, 1999 450# bmi 75 September 7, 2000 245 -205 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2002 Report Share Posted April 9, 2002 Thanks for the site Maureen! I'm bookmarking it. I've been trying some new stuff lately, and this will help me figure out what I'm looking for. My last adventure was spaghetti squash. I never thought I'd eat it in a million years, but It was very good! Aimee 277.4/215.8/135 Visit my Site: http://www.angelfire.com/pop2/wwaimee Check out these websites (actually it is the same one just different pages) http://aboutproduce.com/PRODUCE/commodity.asp?C=Tomatillo http://aboutproduce.com/PRODUCE/commodity.asp?C=Jicama They are both in the produce department. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2002 Report Share Posted April 9, 2002 Hi , Check out these websites (actually it is the same one just different pages) http://aboutproduce.com/PRODUCE/commodity.asp?C=Tomatillo http://aboutproduce.com/PRODUCE/commodity.asp?C=Jicama They are both in the produce department. Maureen Re: food question Saw a recipe on Food Network lastnight, but what are the following: ripe tomatillos, husked, rinsed and diced ? jicama, peled and cubed ? What are they and where could I get them? appreciate your help ____________________________________________________ IncrediMail - Email has finally evolved - Click Here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2002 Report Share Posted April 9, 2002 Thank you sooooo much Maureen. This is a cool site! I've never tried them so I guess I will. It's for a salsa that goes with filet mignon. If I can find the energy I may make them tonight. -- Re: food question Hi , Check out these websites (actually it is the same one just different pages) http://aboutproduce.com/PRODUCE/commodity.asp?C=Tomatillo http://aboutproduce.com/PRODUCE/commodity.asp?C=Jicama They are both in the produce department. Maureen Re: food question Saw a recipe on Food Network lastnight, but what are the following: ripe tomatillos, husked, rinsed and diced ? jicama, peled and cubed ? What are they and where could I get them? appreciate your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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