:sunny:Hello I've become vegetarian 2months ago feels amazing maybe some of you saw my post here. Anyways i have question what do you guys think of these products they taste the same as meat but most made from soy. Would you reccomend these as a good source of protein why they give meat taste? since i can put it between bread and eat i cant complain
Search for meat analogue, faux meat or fake meat and you will get many opinions. I use them on occasion. I get an annual craving for sloppy joes, and TVP works for me on that. (Lentils get too soft, but are yummy) I keep frozen veggie burgers through summer. I might go through four boxes a season. When I had a kiddo at home, he liked the analogues, so I kept them around. Sure they are easy, but they eventually taste like the box to me. What matters is, do you like them, do they fill a need and do they help you. If so, have them by all means.
I don't really want the taste of meat, sure I liked it while I ate meat (except chicken, I always said it smelld like farts and tasted the same... and didn't really like beef much haha) But I don't feel it is necessary for it to taste she same as un-spiced meat, the spices used on meat can be used on the "fake meat" and taste good Also you don't need extra protein, you get protein from fruits and veggies and a lot from beans and nuts
when i first started to eat a vegetarian diet, i would eat the faux meat stuff a lot, but now i don't really like it. i'll have the odd veggie burger when i'm at a BBQ or something, but for the most part i just eat other things. especially since i've started eating fish, i just don't find that i need the meat replacements anymore.
You have to remember - those 'processed meat' flavors like bologna and sausage aren't necessarily the actual flavor of meat - but more spices and herbs. It's the same with faux meats. Personally - I love the fake meats - for one - because they are easy to deal with and can give a veg/an the same ease and quickness available to meat eaters but with a healthier result for the body and the planet. Let's face it - most folks who are veggie don't also live a mellow carefree life. It's necessary for us to be able to grab a quick sandwich or dog or burrito on the go as well. Or, to cook up something greasy and comfort style. The faux meats are a good alternative in these situations. I love me a vegan sloppy joe, philly cheese steak or bratwurst every once in awhile. And thanksgiving wouldn't be the same without a fat cruelty free tofurky filled with stuffing. Viva the cruelty free proteins
