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Post by MikeMusic on Feb 9, 2018 10:15:51 GMT
I was going to try Tofu in a spicy Tawa I usually make with chicken. Then I looked it up; Tofu's as bad for you as some of the meat I was trying to cut back on. It's associated the breast cancer and thyroid problems, both of which my wife had/has issues with. There's no free lunch is there? Maybe I'll try Quorn. Very surprising. I'll have a look too |
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Post by Clive on Feb 9, 2018 10:20:10 GMT
To be fair it's only with large quantities of Tofu but once someone is paranoid about what goes into their body (for good reason), then any hint of an issue becomes major.
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Post by MikeMusic on Feb 9, 2018 10:23:04 GMT
Larger than the same amount of chicken ?
If anyone eats silly amounts of anything they will have a proble
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Post by Clive on Feb 9, 2018 11:00:22 GMT
Larger than the same amount of chicken ? If anyone eats silly amounts of anything they will have a proble I should have said "eats it regularly" so over time consumes a large amount...just as you might with chicken if you consume chicken 3 days per week, so say 3 chicken breasts per week. |
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Post by MikeMusic on Feb 9, 2018 14:52:10 GMT
Thanks.
Will check it out.
Have tofu rarely but much the same as soya
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Post by MartinT on Feb 9, 2018 18:08:31 GMT
Have you tried Quorn, Mike? They serve it at work quite often and I always go for it now.
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Post by MikeMusic on Feb 9, 2018 18:15:20 GMT
Yes. Can't really avoid it !
Generally I prefer Quorn alternatives.
Linda McCartney and Tesco favourite. Sometimes Cook.
Future intentions are to move towards making it myself
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Post by ChrisB on Feb 9, 2018 23:31:36 GMT
Quorn balls are not a bad substitute for meaty ones. Quorn doesn't absorb the flavour of a sauce like Tofu does though.
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Post by MikeMusic on Mar 30, 2019 13:34:57 GMT
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Post by MikeMusic on May 20, 2019 9:27:10 GMT
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Post by MikeMusic on Sept 14, 2019 8:42:22 GMT
University of Cambridge: Removing meat 'cut carbon emissions'"The University of Cambridge has said removing beef and lamb from its menus has cut food-related carbon emissions by a third. The university's catering service replaced the meat with plant-based products for its 14 outlets and 1,500 annual events from October 2016. Prof Andrew Balmford, from the university, said it had "dramatically reduced their environmental footprint"
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Post by ChrisB on Sept 14, 2019 23:56:06 GMT
I bet they aren't counting the emissions of all the students driving off campus to go and get their meat fix!
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Post by zippy on Sept 15, 2019 8:45:36 GMT
As a student, I lived almost exclusively on TVP (Textured Vegetable Protein) not by choice, but because it's all I could afford.
I grew to hate the stuff and ever since I can't eat any of the 'mock meat' products, they all seem to have the same 'aftertaste'.
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Post by MikeMusic on Sept 15, 2019 15:50:38 GMT
I bet they aren't counting the emissions of all the students driving off campus to go and get their meat fix! Similar is often quoted. My guess is that proportion has shrunk considerably and will continue to do so. Bearing in mind more females tend to be veggie there is an opening for prospective suitors to do the same On site food must be cheaper than off site and students need all their money for booze  |
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Post by MikeMusic on Dec 7, 2019 19:44:45 GMT
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Post by MikeMusic on Jan 7, 2020 15:40:16 GMT
It's Veganuary
So what, was my initial response - until.......
Tesco lobbed a load of free Vegan grub in our delivery today !
Looks nice too. Also £1 off offers on vegan food
Have a look out for cheapies and freebies in your supermarket of choice
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Post by tarzan on Jan 23, 2020 10:49:29 GMT
Beans on toast is good for you I'm told. (Not over keen, perhaps I ought to be) Not a lot for a "meal" though Beans on toast is food of the Gods. |
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Post by MikeMusic on Jan 23, 2020 11:08:50 GMT
Beans on toast is good for you I'm told. (Not over keen, perhaps I ought to be) Not a lot for a "meal" though Beans on toast is food of the Gods. The boss love it. Must try some next time she has it |
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Post by MartinT on Jan 23, 2020 11:16:56 GMT
Especially with Worcestershire sauce on it!
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Post by MikeMusic on Jan 23, 2020 11:31:10 GMT
The wonderful Tesco Mushroom & Meat Free Stuffing Lattice* had just a little bite to it
Needed to ask the boss what it was - Paprika
Been trying Colman's mustard recently for bite.
Will be trying Paprika
Not Worcestershire sauce though as Anchovies
*Only around for Christmas - sob !
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