Quorn, Soya based, other ideas.
PeteyogiW
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Hi all. looking for healthy eating ideas. Are quorn and soya based foods good for you? Any ideas on tasty recipes with these and any other things I can look at. Advice needed plz.
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are you a vegetarian? If not then how about lean beef, pork chops, ground chicken, tuna, and salmon. Eggs are great, cottage cheese, greek yogurt, and even protein powder are excellent sources of protein.
Cook brown rice --a pound of it--just eat it all week..some ideas for that:
mixed with tuna, veggies, and even salsa
add canned chicken to it, steamable broccoli, and parmesan cheese
have it as a breakfast "cereal" with milk, cinnamon, and a tbsp of maple syrup
stir fried w/ a couple tsp olive oil, mixed veggies, and quorn
You can also do the same thing with whole wheat pasta...just make the whole pound and add different things into it to change up your meals.
you can add marinara sauce and ground turkey or veggie "beef"..onions, fresh tomatoes, and chopped spinach
jarred light alfedo sauce with tuna and broccoli or peas
homemade pesto sauce with parmesan cheese0 -
Not vegetarian, was just thinking of fat free thing. Always having lean mince, steak, chicken, pork etc, just want ideas. Thank you for your post and info :-)0
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reduced fat in men lowers testosterone and is not ideal. don't go for low/no fat--go for a sensible diet and healthy options. I'd avoid soy if i were you.0
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QUORN! Its my favorite. You can do pretty much anything you want with the mince, I use it in everything I would ground beef. If you have facebook, come check out my cooking page. I started it when MFP's keep coming to me asking me for help. I have a few vegetarian recipes in it too.
https://www.facebook.com/TheSassyGourmet0 -
Thanks, you guys seem to know a lot more than me about foods. Great stuff :-)0
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I don't know what quorn is, but soy based foods are healthy. There are some non-reputable web sites that spread all sorts of misinformation about soy but it's just nonsense. Here is a good fact based article on soy.
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/protein-full-story/index.html#soy0 -
Hi, we use quorn most of the time, with the occasional bit of bacon! Mainly as I don't like the texture of meat (put off at school & never gone back) & hubby converted when he decided to loose weight. We use the chicken, mince & beef strips in various recipes. You can pretty much convert any normal meat recipe to use quorn, it just cooks quicker as only takes 15 mins of simmering & done. Alternatively http://www.quorn.com/ select your country & click on recipes, they have loads of options. We use the mince for cottage pies, bolognese, chillis, the chicken for sweet & sour, curries, & the beef strips just in gravy with mash & veg or make beef & mushroom pie, beef & black bean sauce etc. So many options & very healthy. The southern style chicken burgers are great, so are the different escallop types they do. They also do options for BBQ's too! The only thing I'm not so keen on are the sausages, I stick to Richmond skinny pork sausages on that one lol!0
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I don't know what quorn is, but soy based foods are healthy. There are some non-reputable web sites that spread all sorts of misinformation about soy but it's just nonsense. Here is a good fact based article on soy.
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/protein-full-story/index.html#soy
meh...if you have no reason to eat soy then why do it? He isn't a vegetarian so chicken and other lean sources of protein are superior.0 -
Soy is used by Buddhist monks to reduce libido. It is used by ranchers to fatten cattle, and soy milk is recommended by doctors to reduce hot flashes in women of a certain age.
But you can decide of soy would be good for your food plan. :bigsmile:0 -
I don't know what quorn is, but soy based foods are healthy. There are some non-reputable web sites that spread all sorts of misinformation about soy but it's just nonsense. Here is a good fact based article on soy.
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/protein-full-story/index.html#soy
Quorn is a brand of a meat alternative made from a fungus that grows on corn. It is AMAZING.0 -
I don't know what quorn is, but soy based foods are healthy. There are some non-reputable web sites that spread all sorts of misinformation about soy but it's just nonsense. Here is a good fact based article on soy.
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/protein-full-story/index.html#soy
meh...if you have no reason to eat soy then why do it? He isn't a vegetarian so chicken and other lean sources of protein are superior.
I feel the exact same way. If you are only eating the soy because you heard meat was unhealthy... then time for more research!
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I love most quorn products. Low in fat, and reasonably high in protein (I will admit not as high as meat). I love their burgers, or chicken pieces/mince and such.
Sadly though it's looking like I have a gluten intolerance, and they all contain wheat so I might have to give it up
If you want to go that route, I say good luck with it and enjoy
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I am what is called a "semi vegetarian" and I do all the cooking as well as grocery shopping, this means my husband eats soy products and has for the last 8 years.
Trust me when I say this has not had an adverse effect on anything "manly" about him.
But in saying that, we also do not do this for fat, but cholesterol reasons. We have both dropped our #'s to the healthy range by cutting a lot of meat out of our diet.0 -
From everything I've read, soy-based items are generally not good for men because they're high in estrogen. But I highly recommend Quorn. It's not soy-based. It's a high protein fungus base and it tastes REALLY good.0
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I don't know what quorn is, but soy based foods are healthy. There are some non-reputable web sites that spread all sorts of misinformation about soy but it's just nonsense. Here is a good fact based article on soy.
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/protein-full-story/index.html#soy
meh...if you have no reason to eat soy then why do it? He isn't a vegetarian so chicken and other lean sources of protein are superior.
Superior in what way? Chicken has more protein. Soy has fiber and nutrients not found in chicken. A healthy diet can include both. Variety is a good thing in a diet.0 -
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I've been vegetarian for over 20 years and cooked with quorn from time to time. Started developing IBS type symptoms and went to see the Dr. He felt it was the change in my diet with increased vegetables and lentils/beans which were triggering pain and bloating.
After a couple more episodes of flare ups I checked my MFP diary and could see that the previous couple of times I'd been unwell I had eaten quorn. Decided to read into this, went online and was astonished to see how many articles there were linking quorn products to IBS and stomach pains.
Haven't eaten quorn since and have had no recurrence of symptoms. Shame really, as I enjoyed using it in my cooking. Can't say why after all these years I had developed a problem with it but seems I'm not alone.
What I also found out is that it is not what I always thought it was, a mushroom derivative. It is a 'mycoprotein' and is grown on eggshells. Apparently the makers of quorn are under pressure to clarify to consumers what it is and to place a warning on the packaging of the risk of abdominal upset. It is not good for those with a penicillin allergy either according to what I've read.
Sorry if I'm bursting any bubbles here, as I said, I'm sorry not to be able to include it in my diet any more.0 -
I don't know what quorn is, but soy based foods are healthy. There are some non-reputable web sites that spread all sorts of misinformation about soy but it's just nonsense. Here is a good fact based article on soy.
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/protein-full-story/index.html#soy
meh...if you have no reason to eat soy then why do it? He isn't a vegetarian so chicken and other lean sources of protein are superior.
Superior in what way? Chicken has more protein. Soy has fiber and nutrients not found in chicken. A healthy diet can include both. Variety is a good thing in a diet.
sounds like someone wants an argument. I also believe in variety but I also believe that so many products already contain soy that adding additional soy is not necessary--unless of course he's vegetarian and is struggling to meet his protein requirements. I don't want to argue this point--he can do his own research and make up his own mind.0 -
From everything I've read, soy-based items are generally not good for men because they're high in estrogen.
Read more, or from better sources. Soy contains phytoestrogen, which is not the same as estrogen produced in the human body. There is no evidence that this is harmful to men (or women). Millions of men eat soy regularly with no health problems.0 -
From everything I've read, soy-based items are generally not good for men because they're high in estrogen.
Read more, or from better sources. Soy contains phytoestrogen, which is not the same as estrogen produced in the human body. There is no evidence that this is harmful to men (or women). Millions of men eat soy regularly with no health problems.
Whatever you say. Clearly you're trying to pick a fight. I'm done here.0 -
I don't know what quorn is, but soy based foods are healthy. There are some non-reputable web sites that spread all sorts of misinformation about soy but it's just nonsense. Here is a good fact based article on soy.
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/protein-full-story/index.html#soy
meh...if you have no reason to eat soy then why do it? He isn't a vegetarian so chicken and other lean sources of protein are superior.
Superior in what way? Chicken has more protein. Soy has fiber and nutrients not found in chicken. A healthy diet can include both. Variety is a good thing in a diet.
sounds like someone wants an argument. I also believe in variety but I also believe that so many products already contain soy that adding additional soy is not necessary--unless of course he's vegetarian and is struggling to meet his protein requirements. I don't want to argue this point--he can do his own research and make up his own mind.
?? Why would I want an argument? The post to which I replied said nothing about amount of soy eaten. It simply said meat was "superior". Asking how it was superior seemed a legitimate question. Many processed foods contain soy, but how would I know how much processed food the OPeats? He asked if it was good for you, not how much he should eat.0 -
Hi
I've been vegetarian for over 20 years and cooked with quorn from time to time. Started developing IBS type symptoms and went to see the Dr. He felt it was the change in my diet with increased vegetables and lentils/beans which were triggering pain and bloating.
After a couple more episodes of flare ups I checked my MFP diary and could see that the previous couple of times I'd been unwell I had eaten quorn. Decided to read into this, went online and was astonished to see how many articles there were linking quorn products to IBS and stomach pains.
Haven't eaten quorn since and have had no recurrence of symptoms. Shame really, as I enjoyed using it in my cooking. Can't say why after all these years I had developed a problem with it but seems I'm not alone.
What I also found out is that it is not what I always thought it was, a mushroom derivative. It is a 'mycoprotein' and is grown on eggshells. Apparently the makers of quorn are under pressure to clarify to consumers what it is and to place a warning on the packaging of the risk of abdominal upset. It is not good for those with a penicillin allergy either according to what I've read.
Sorry if I'm bursting any bubbles here, as I said, I'm sorry not to be able to include it in my diet any more.
HOLY COW! Bubble BURST AND OMG I am having the same issues. CRAP!!!! I will do my research into this. I am scheduled to see a Gastro this week. I really need some relief from this.0 -
More people please commenting, it's bringing up similarities in peoples needs and problems. I don't want to eat things that I think may be good for me, when in fact they may not be, I think that goes for everyone. What a good site :-)0
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I don't want to eat things that I think may be good for me, when in fact they may not be, I think that goes for everyone.
Then your best bet would be to see a registered dietician for personalized advice. What is good and bad in a diet can vary greatly from person to person.0 -
Hi
I've been vegetarian for over 20 years and cooked with quorn from time to time. Started developing IBS type symptoms and went to see the Dr. He felt it was the change in my diet with increased vegetables and lentils/beans which were triggering pain and bloating.
After a couple more episodes of flare ups I checked my MFP diary and could see that the previous couple of times I'd been unwell I had eaten quorn. Decided to read into this, went online and was astonished to see how many articles there were linking quorn products to IBS and stomach pains.
Haven't eaten quorn since and have had no recurrence of symptoms. Shame really, as I enjoyed using it in my cooking. Can't say why after all these years I had developed a problem with it but seems I'm not alone.
What I also found out is that it is not what I always thought it was, a mushroom derivative. It is a 'mycoprotein' and is grown on eggshells. Apparently the makers of quorn are under pressure to clarify to consumers what it is and to place a warning on the packaging of the risk of abdominal upset. It is not good for those with a penicillin allergy either according to what I've read.
Sorry if I'm bursting any bubbles here, as I said, I'm sorry not to be able to include it in my diet any more.
HOLY COW! Bubble BURST AND OMG I am having the same issues. CRAP!!!! I will do my research into this. I am scheduled to see a Gastro this week. I really need some relief from this.
Sorry to hear about your problems, could well be quorn related. All I know is I don't have any problems since I stopped eating it. What I don't get is how I ate it for so many years with no problem then developed an intolerance, wondering if they have altered something when they make it?
Search online and you'll find what I'm talking about. I don't think it's a problem for everyone who eats quorn but there seems to be a significant amount of people affected to cause concern. Interested to know how things pan out for you x0 -
Hi
I've been vegetarian for over 20 years and cooked with quorn from time to time. Started developing IBS type symptoms and went to see the Dr. He felt it was the change in my diet with increased vegetables and lentils/beans which were triggering pain and bloating.
After a couple more episodes of flare ups I checked my MFP diary and could see that the previous couple of times I'd been unwell I had eaten quorn. Decided to read into this, went online and was astonished to see how many articles there were linking quorn products to IBS and stomach pains.
Haven't eaten quorn since and have had no recurrence of symptoms. Shame really, as I enjoyed using it in my cooking. Can't say why after all these years I had developed a problem with it but seems I'm not alone.
What I also found out is that it is not what I always thought it was, a mushroom derivative. It is a 'mycoprotein' and is grown on eggshells. Apparently the makers of quorn are under pressure to clarify to consumers what it is and to place a warning on the packaging of the risk of abdominal upset. It is not good for those with a penicillin allergy either according to what I've read.
Sorry if I'm bursting any bubbles here, as I said, I'm sorry not to be able to include it in my diet any more.
HOLY COW! Bubble BURST AND OMG I am having the same issues. CRAP!!!! I will do my research into this. I am scheduled to see a Gastro this week. I really need some relief from this.
Sorry to hear about your problems, could well be quorn related. All I know is I don't have any problems since I stopped eating it. What I don't get is how I ate it for so many years with no problem then developed an intolerance, wondering if they have altered something when they make it?
Search online and you'll find what I'm talking about. I don't think it's a problem for everyone who eats quorn but there seems to be a significant amount of people affected to cause concern. Interested to know how things pan out for you x
Hey, after doing research I do not think my issues are quorn related. It actually started after some Thai food and been going on for around a month now. I think I had a gi infection or bacteria or something like that. This is not a thing that happened after I ate it. I am very upset to find out that this is made from mold. I, like the rest of the world, was lead to believe it was made from a mushroom.0 -
Soy is used by Buddhist monks ... ranchers ... and soy milk is recommended by doctors ...
Buddhist monks eat soy because they are vegetarians, and it is an inexpensive source of protein.
Soy actually has a protective effect again prostate cancer. Guys who are concerned about their estrogen levels probably should stop eating meat before they give up soybeans.
Ranchers fatten cattle by offering them a high protein diet, sometimes soy based, to increase fatty meat production. Since they are grass feeders, very low in protein, a high protein diet gets them to market faster. It's akin to placing a human on an ice cream diet.
And I wouldn't recommend listening to the nutritional advice offered by doctors. Many of them have less than two hours of nutrition studies in their 4 years of medical school ... and it is often funded by big food conglomerates (who could not possibly have an ulterior motive, huh?).
Scientific studies do not support the negative picture being painted concerning soybean intake for men. All men produce estrogen from their testosterone. The phytoesterogens in plants do not have the same activity in humans as estrogen.0 -
If you're in the UK, try Linda Mccartney sausages. 101 calories per sausage, incredibly high in protein for such a little portion, and filling!0
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...I am very upset to find out that this is made from mold. I, like the rest of the world, was lead to believe it was made from a mushroom.
Mushrooms are a type of fungus, so too is mold.
Tempeh is produced via fungal fermentation.
Other foods made by fermentation include: cheese, dry sausages, sake, wine, beer, cider, bread, kimchi, yogurt, and sauerkraut ... to name a couple.
Fermentation can be tasty, as long as you aren't allergic to it!!!0
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