Proteinaholic by Dr Garth Davis

[Newme17 3,444]

47 minutes ago, FluffyChix said:

Ok, ladies, are y'all eating eggs?

Not really. I've done away with most dairy....but I am not adverse to having an egg or using them in recipes once in a while. I wish I liked kim chee....my mom used to make it all the time when I was little. Who knows, maybe my taste buds changed and I'll like it these days. The recipe actually sounds good.

[Newme17 3,444]

15 minutes ago, Apple1 said:

Check out this recipe for tofu Parmesan. I am going to make it with vegan Parmesan cheese this weekend and spinach. I am really trying to avoid cheese so I am trying to learn how to do some of the vegan cheeses.

Definitely want to know how this turns out!

[fruitandveggies 456]

17 minutes ago, Apple1 said:

Check out this recipe for tofu Parmesan. I am going to make it with vegan Parmesan cheese this weekend and spinach. I am really trying to avoid cheese so I am trying to learn how to do some of the vegan cheeses.

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/13896/tofu-parmigiana/

Ooh, that looks amazing! Definitely try the Follow Your Heart grated parm with that. The other parms are just the sprinkle on type and wouldn't make that melty goodness on top. Going to try this!

[Apple1 2,572]

7 minutes ago, fruitandveggies said:

Ooh, that looks amazing! Definitely try the Follow Your Heart grated parm with that. The other parms are just the sprinkle on type and wouldn't make that melty goodness on top. Going to try this!

Thank you for that link. I don't think I can get that around here, but I am going to look at my local co-op where I find most of my WFPB stuff.

does it taste like cheese?

[fruitandveggies 456]

They might have it! If you have a Whole Foods they will have it too. I think it tastes pretty close but I haven't had dairy in over a decade so I've all but forgotten the flavor. But you'll find that none of the vegan cheese are really JUST like dairy cheese. They are very tasty in their own right, but they're slightly different (ranging to VERY different). You can make some items that people would have no idea (like my queso or mac and cheese are a hit at parties) but some will just take a bit of adjusting. Again, it's still very tasty, it's just different from dairy.

[Berry78 4,259]

I did want to interject a morsel. For those that find they still need a bit of animal foods, don't despair.

The Okinawans of Japan DID eat a primarily vegetarian diet, but even so, they did also consume a couple eggs a week, the equivalent of one 4oz serving of fish a week, and two 3oz servings of pork a week.

If you add that up, they had a full-size portion of animal Protein 4 nights of the week. Which is substantial for us bariatric folks.

(It's just not much when compared to the lumberjack that eats 4 eggs and 1/4 pound of bacon for Breakfast, 8oz of hamburger patties for lunch, a 12oz ribeye for dinner, and a pint of ice cream for dessert.)

[Apple1 2,572]

5 minutes ago, Berry78 said:

I did want to interject a morsel. For those that find they still need a bit of animal foods, don't despair.

The Okinawans of Japan DID eat a primarily vegetarian diet, but even so, they did also consume a couple eggs a week, the equivalent of one 4oz serving of fish a week, and two 3oz servings of pork a week.

If you add that up, they had a full-size portion of animal Protein 4 nights of the week. Which is substantial for us bariatric folks.

(It's just not much when compared to the lumberjack that eats 4 eggs and 1/4 pound of bacon for Breakfast, 8oz of hamburger patties for lunch, a 12oz ribeye for dinner, and a pint of ice cream for dessert.)

I agree with this. I don't think anyone should despair. Simply making the effort to eat more fruits, veggies, seeds, nuts and whole grains and less meat is a great place to start. In fact the research shows that eating more of the whole foods helps to protect you from any damage eating some meat may otherwise cause.

I am sure there will be some compromises in my future, but I am not going to stress about it. For now I am just enjoying the healthy ride I am on...lol..

[Newme17 3,444]

2 hours ago, Apple1 said:

I agree with this. I don't think anyone should despair. Simply making the effort to eat more fruits, veggies, seeds, nuts and whole grains and less meat is a great place to start. In fact the research shows that eating more of the whole foods helps to protect you from any damage eating some meat may otherwise cause.

I am sure there will be some compromises in my future, but I am not going to stress about it. For now I am just enjoying the healthy ride I am on...lol..

I too agree. Incorporating more fruits and veggies and making it the star on your plate helps. It's easy that I didn't really care for meat in the first place, but I don't mind having it sparingly...maybe special occasions or if I'm invited to dinner and the main course is meat. I have to be respectful. 😊

[Newme17 3,444]

Totally forgot to take a pic, but I made this awesome recipe today. One of the times I wish I couldn't just eat a few bites! Lol Had to eliminate the bun after two bites so that I don't get too full too quick though.

http://peasandcrayons.com/2016/09/buffalo-chickpea-veggie-burgers.html

[Shariberry 28]

1 minute ago, Newme17 said:

Totally forgot to take a pic, but I made this awesome recipe today. One of the times I wish I couldn't just eat a few bites! Lol Had to eliminate the bun after two bites so that I don't get too full too quick though.

http://peasandcrayons.com/2016/09/buffalo-chickpea-veggie-burgers.html

This looks amazing. I can't wait until I can eat normal food again. I miss my veggies soo much!

[Newme17 3,444]

Was at the grocery store today and ran in to a lady at the vegan/produce area. She gave me such great reviews on so many of the products. I was buying some veggie "hotdogs" (hopefully I can get my kids to like them!) She stated that she went plant based after watching a few documentaries back in April and hasn't turned back since. Now I can't wait to try some of the other items...it really has been fun with the variety of WFPB dishes. There really is no end....😊

[Newme17 3,444]

3 minutes ago, Cherbear416 said:

This looks amazing. I can't wait until I can eat normal food again. I miss my veggies soo much!

You will get there before you know it. It's hard to imagine that it's only been 3.5 months since surgery for me, I'm sure you'll feel the same at this time as well and to enjoy your veggies!

[Apple1 2,572]

21 minutes ago, Newme17 said:

Totally forgot to take a pic, but I made this awesome recipe today. One of the times I wish I couldn't just eat a few bites! Lol Had to eliminate the bun after two bites so that I don't get too full too quick though.

http://peasandcrayons.com/2016/09/buffalo-chickpea-veggie-burgers.html

I am definitely making those!!! They look delicious.

[Newme17 3,444]

3 minutes ago, Apple1 said:

I am definitely making those!!! They look delicious.

I was not disappointed! 😁 Yum!

[Apple1 2,572]

19 minutes ago, Newme17 said:

Was at the grocery store today and ran in to a lady at the vegan/produce area. She gave me such great reviews on so many of the products. I was buying some veggie "hotdogs" (hopefully I can get my kids to like them!) She stated that she went plant based after watching a few documentaries back in April and hasn't turned back since. Now I can't wait to try some of the other items...it really has been fun with the variety of WFPB dishes. There really is no end....😊

I know. I have found so many recipes I would like to try, but I don't have time to cook them all. I want to make a goal to cook one or two new things each week.