Newbie question

[Guest guest]

I am very new to this style of eating and I am trying to learn and get ideas

from others who have been doing this for a while.

 

With the approach of cooler weather I have been thinking of the old 'comfort

foods'. I am going to use the example of chili con carne.

I'm just wondering if, when you changed to this type of eating, did you take

your old foods and modify them, or did you start new to find new favourite

foods?

Do you take things like - is it TVP? - and use as a replacement in your old

recipes?

I'm just interested in knowing how others switched over. Do many of you like the

soy replacements?

Do any have difficulty with soy?

Do many buy the meat flavoured soy products?

I joined last week and I see several other new ones too, and I'm sure I'm not

alone in wondering just how to do this - what did others do.

Or is there a website you find helpful.

 

Thanks to all in advance for your help.

 

Brenda

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hi,

 

I find using substitutes helps me a lot.  I use soy and Quorn, and a few others.

I don't like using too much of any one food.  It makes it totally satisfying,

and I think if my husband didn't know what I was using he would think so to.

 

Basically, I've added alot more vegetables and fruits to my diet, but also have

the old stand-bys with meat substitutes.  Its working for me.

 

Anita

 

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hollyhock <hollyhock

Newbie question

 

Wednesday, October 29, 2008, 1:41 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

I am very new to this style of eating and I am trying to learn and get ideas

from others who have been doing this for a while.

 

With the approach of cooler weather I have been thinking of the old 'comfort

foods'. I am going to use the example of chili con carne.

I'm just wondering if, when you changed to this type of eating, did you take

your old foods and modify them, or did you start new to find new favourite

foods?

Do you take things like - is it TVP? - and use as a replacement in your old

recipes?

I'm just interested in knowing how others switched over. Do many of you like the

soy replacements?

Do any have difficulty with soy?

Do many buy the meat flavoured soy products?

I joined last week and I see several other new ones too, and I'm sure I'm not

alone in wondering just how to do this - what did others do.

Or is there a website you find helpful.

 

Thanks to all in advance for your help.

 

Brenda

 

 

[Guest guest]

I LOVE tofu, especially in soups and pasta dishes. I am still figuring out how

to brown it right to get the same texture I get in restaraunts. The meat

substitutes are great; I get Soyrizo and ground taco soymeat too.

 

I try not to depend on them for my protein though; I take a bag of nuts and

dried fruits with me to work so I'm not starving when I get home. I eat a lot of

peanut butter, cheese, eggs (especially boiled, on my salads), and I combine

black beans with a brown rice for protein and filling food too. Mermaid

 

 

 

: anita4wfb: Wed, 29 Oct

2008 10:54:08 -0700Re: Newbie question

 

 

 

 

Hi, I find using substitutes helps me a lot. I use soy and Quorn, and a few

others. I don't like using too much of any one food. It makes it totally

satisfying, and I think if my husband didn't know what I was using he would

think so to. Basically, I've added alot more vegetables and fruits to my diet,

but also have the old stand-bys with meat substitutes. Its working for me.

Anita--- On Wed, 10/29/08, hollyhock <hollyhock wrote:

hollyhock <hollyhock Newbie

question: Wednesday, October 29, 2008,

1:41 PMI am very new to this style of eating and I am trying to learn and get

ideas from others who have been doing this for a while.With the approach of

cooler weather I have been thinking of the old 'comfort foods'. I am going to

use the example of chili con carne. I'm just wondering if, when you changed to

this type of eating, did you take your old foods and modify them, or did you

start new to find new favourite foods?Do you take things like - is it TVP? - and

use as a replacement in your old recipes? I'm just interested in knowing how

others switched over. Do many of you like the soy replacements?Do any have

difficulty with soy?Do many buy the meat flavoured soy products?I joined last

week and I see several other new ones too, and I'm sure I'm not alone in

wondering just how to do this - what did others do.Or is there a website you

find helpful.Thanks to all in advance for your help.Brenda[Non-text portions of

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[Guest guest]

Brenda,

I'm allergic to some of the ingredients they use in a lot of meat

substitutes, so I mainly add more beans as protein, vary grains, and add

more veggies and fruits. I was never much of a meat eater before anyway, so

I really don't crave any. For traditional dishes like chili, I just don't

add meat. I do use soy milk and some soy products like soy sour cream, soy

cheese, etc.

When I first tried to switch over, I made too much of a deal over trying to

replace meat dishes, and finally figured out I prefer simpler meals without

all the fuss.

Michelle in Virginia

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Oh I want to thank you all for your prompt replies.

I have never heard of Quorn until a few days ago. I'll have to look for it up

here.

My usual grocery store has just changed hands and I see they are carrying a lot

more vegetarian and organic type foods than they did before, so I'll see what

they have. I tried looking last week but I'm sure I probably missed one section.

I know we also have a huge health food store, so I may have to check them out.

I'm sure I have seen the Yves brand somewhere.

 

I was never much of a meat eater either - it was always the last thing I would

eat, so I don't think switching over is going to be that hard. I think in the

past, like you mentioned Michelle, I made too much of a deal out of everything

and turned myself off because I made it too hard. So I am seeing that some of

you like the chili with no meat substitute at all and that might be just what I

need.

 

Years ago I tried to 'test' various foods on my oldest son (now 31) to see if he

had behavioural difficulties after eating certain foods. And in doing so, I

recall noting I had some problems myself with soy, although now I cannot recall

what. I may try it in moderation, but I don't really want to feel like I have to

have it. This is why I am looking to see how others adapt.

 

I am thoroughly enjoying this group. Thank you, all !!!!

 

Brenda

 

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Michelle Reeves

 

Wednesday, October 29, 2008 1:15 PM

Re: Newbie question

 

 

Brenda,

I'm allergic to some of the ingredients they use in a lot of meat

substitutes, so I mainly add more beans as protein, vary grains, and add

more veggies and fruits. I was never much of a meat eater before anyway, so

I really don't crave any. For traditional dishes like chili, I just don't

add meat. I do use soy milk and some soy products like soy sour cream, soy

cheese, etc.

When I first tried to switch over, I made too much of a deal over trying to

replace meat dishes, and finally figured out I prefer simpler meals without

all the fuss.

Michelle in Virginia

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

How about going into our recipe files and making your own bean burgers?

Donna

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" Michelle Reeves " <michfellows

 

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:15:30

 

Re: Newbie question

 

 

Brenda,

I'm allergic to some of the ingredients they use in a lot of meat

substitutes, so I mainly add more beans as protein, vary grains, and add

more veggies and fruits. I was never much of a meat eater before anyway, so

I really don't crave any. For traditional dishes like chili, I just don't

add meat. I do use soy milk and some soy products like soy sour cream, soy

cheese, etc.

When I first tried to switch over, I made too much of a deal over trying to

replace meat dishes, and finally figured out I prefer simpler meals without

all the fuss.

Michelle in Virginia

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Brenda,

There are also other forms of substitutes, such as almond milk, rice milk

and cheese, etc. Nutritional yeast can be used as a cheese substitute. I'm

also allergic to rice and dairy, so luckily I don't have a problem with

soy!!

Michelle in Virginia