Protein Suggestions

I tried it once because people say it takes on the flavor of what it is mixed with such as eggs. I can tell you that it doesn't at all take on the flavor. It is gross. at least for me. lol

I'll try it & see how it is for me! :)

Check Pinterest for tofu recipes too. We make shish kebobs with it (get extra firm and google how to press it between plates to get the liquid it's packaged in out). I've also gotten in the habit of making pasta salads with it for my family. I add cheese tofu veggies etc. and put a little aside for me before I add the pasta. I dice the tofu and the cheese or use feta and usually don't tell my family  so they have no clue they're eating tofu hehe

Another veggie option is tempeh. It's has to be marinated. Would recommend trying it at a vegetarian restaurant before trying to cook it. 

Another thought is is if you have a whole foods  near you, they have a very generous sampling policy. Just ask to try tofu. I use their food bar all the time so I only buy very small portions and avoid waste. Good luck! :-)

Thanks for the advice! I've never heard of whole foods allowing customers to try or sample foods. But I'll have to see if the one near me allows that. That would be awesome. I'm a little nervous I won't like it but like you & a few other people have told me marinating it in something can give it a flavor & it won't be nasty like it would be if I ate it alone. I also didn't know that they can come in a firmer textures. I'll look into it!

Thanks Again for all your advice & help

Luisa

Our Whole Foods has 'tasting Tuesdays' where its kind of like Sam's club or BJ's with food on the end of every isle.  You can ask to try anything behind the deli counter (ours usually has a couple tofu options), or pretty much any cheese from the cheese section (they will cut a piece down if you don't want to spent a lot either).  Have fun!

Oh I see now. I'll definitely look into it. Thanks!

Sources of high-quality protein are: fish, tofu, eggs, beans (not green beans), and occasionally, chicken. Except for beans (and lentils), vegetables have some protein but not enough to consume in the quantities needed by the sleever. Vegetables are valuable as great sources of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and as yet many unidentified but still essential micronutrients. I try to balance my meals by volume at 2/3 protein and 1/3 vegetables.

psychoticparrot

Seriously you are a major part of my learning experience for this journey! Literally everything you reply to my post no matter what it is; is extremely insightful & enlightening!! You are giving me the proper tools I need to be a success & I couldn't be more thankful!! 

Luisa

you can buy small servings of tofu sticks at health food stores.  they are spiced, smoked or bar b q.   just make sure to read the label as some have sugar and such.  

should also be able to get a smaller packet to stir fry  with every asian flavor you can throw in. be sure to get firm or super firm tofu .

also get edamame - soy beans.  i get the frozen already shelled kind that just need a little steaming.  diane

I second the edamame - we love it at our house!