MEAT SUBSTITUTES
With Thanksgiving right here in our faces and Christmas just a month away, there are some things that could challenge those who have planned or might have even started to eat differently.
It's common knowledge that after these celebrations are over, visits to the doctor would increase significantly. Many would say, "I'll take just a little of that, " but end up consuming more than is safe or sensible. Though food provide us with the fuel to stay alive , it can also be a danger to our health.
For those who want to have a great seasonal celebration and not be at risk, we have found some substitutes that you can find quite useful.
*TOFU
This is a plant - based choice that packs a protein punch = half a cup has 11 grams. Tofu is made of soya bean curds pressed into blocks, and it's free of cholesterol and low in saturated fat. because it takes the flavor of whatever you cook it with, you can make tofu taste you way you want for almost any dish.
*TEMPEH
Tempeh is made from fermented soybeans. Half a cup has over 16 grams Tempeh can be marinated before cooking to give it flavor, and sauté it for a crispy outside.
*SEITAN
With over 11 grams of protein per each half cu, seitan is another good non=meat protein source that takes on the flavor of any seasonings you add. However, if you're gluten intolerant, seitan isn't for yo. It's made from cooked wheat gluten.
*CHICKPEAS
Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are the protein and fiber powerhouses that make up hummus. They can also be used to make baked falafel, which is solid enough to serve as meat - free patty. Half a cup of chickpeas offers over 7 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber, with no cholesterol and plenty of vitamins and minerals.
*MUSHROOMS
Grilled portobellos are savory, meaty, and can fill a hamburger bun nicely. But if you're looking for protein and other nutrients you get from meat, mushrooms aren't the way to go. They have only 3 grams of protein for every cup and lack iron, B12, and zinc meat brings to the table.
Credit: WebMD
With Thanksgiving right here in our faces and Christmas just a month away, there are some things that could challenge those who have planned or might have even started to eat differently.
It's common knowledge that after these celebrations are over, visits to the doctor would increase significantly. Many would say, "I'll take just a little of that, " but end up consuming more than is safe or sensible. Though food provide us with the fuel to stay alive , it can also be a danger to our health.
For those who want to have a great seasonal celebration and not be at risk, we have found some substitutes that you can find quite useful.
*TOFU
This is a plant - based choice that packs a protein punch = half a cup has 11 grams. Tofu is made of soya bean curds pressed into blocks, and it's free of cholesterol and low in saturated fat. because it takes the flavor of whatever you cook it with, you can make tofu taste you way you want for almost any dish.
*TEMPEH
Tempeh is made from fermented soybeans. Half a cup has over 16 grams Tempeh can be marinated before cooking to give it flavor, and sauté it for a crispy outside.
*SEITAN
With over 11 grams of protein per each half cu, seitan is another good non=meat protein source that takes on the flavor of any seasonings you add. However, if you're gluten intolerant, seitan isn't for yo. It's made from cooked wheat gluten.
*CHICKPEAS
Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are the protein and fiber powerhouses that make up hummus. They can also be used to make baked falafel, which is solid enough to serve as meat - free patty. Half a cup of chickpeas offers over 7 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber, with no cholesterol and plenty of vitamins and minerals.
*MUSHROOMS
Grilled portobellos are savory, meaty, and can fill a hamburger bun nicely. But if you're looking for protein and other nutrients you get from meat, mushrooms aren't the way to go. They have only 3 grams of protein for every cup and lack iron, B12, and zinc meat brings to the table.
Credit: WebMD