textured soy protien

[atrapos]

Hi everyone,
I bought textured soy protien from the health food store as a meat replacement. Has anyone ever tried it? I looked up recipies on the internet and the food made out of it looked quite good.

[hope101]

Atrapos, I have cooked with it and had good results, but the bad news I hate to bear is that most TVP is made with isolated soy protein. Dr. McDougall is not a fan, and here is the reason why:

http://www.drmcdougall.com/misc/2005nl/april/050400pusoy.htm

[happyalyssa]

Despite the goods or the bads, I've had it several times. Mostly because my hubby is a meat eater and I try to comprimise our dinners often. Anyway, it is okay (not amazing) and hubby recently told me he likes tofu better anyway So mostly sticking with tofu for now (though I do have some tvp in the cupboard I'll eventually use up).

[atrapos]

thanks for your answers. I will use it up but not us it often I guess.
I found two new fruits I have never seen before a dragon fruit and a star fruit, I am enjoying trying all the new fruits and vegetables. thanks again

[happyalyssa]

That's one of my favorite things about this program. Being restrictive to the bad foods we like almost forces us to expand our horizons and search out new things to enjoy

Let me know how that dragon fruit tastes, I've never even heard of it and may have to give it a try!!

[atrapos]

Here is a link to the nutrition data of the dragon fruit
http://ilovepitaya.com/nutritionqwe.htm
I enjoyed the fruit but I didnt think it tasted as good as a kiwi.