Question:
Yuck!!! I just tried my first TOFO HOTDOG!

I microwave a tofo hotdog and couldn't eat it. It tasted like %^^%$##. There's got to be someone out there who knows how to dress them up to eat? I am in great need to get my protein in.Qestion# 2, My doctor put me on Viokase. I take 2 to 4 every time I eat protein. He says I will absorb alot more protien from my foods. Anyone else taking this medication? any side effects?    — Laura G. (posted on February 16, 2002)

February 16, 2002
If it's nasty, why eat it??? =) Hebrew National makes a delicious 97% fat free hot dog. It's only 50 calories, 1.5 fat grams and 6 grams of protein. They taste just like real hotdogs.. They are real hotdogs! I take the reduced fat Grands biscuits and wrap it around it, to make a big pig in a blanket. The whole things a mere 200 calories. Check it out. (BTW, the hot dogs were on sale today for $1.99 so I bought 5 packages!) Sorry I know nothing about the later question though it sounds interesting.
   — Jeannet

February 16, 2002
I HAVE NOT TRIED THE TOFU H0T DOGS BUT HAVE TRIED TOFU SMOOTHIES AND IT REMINDED ME OF CURDLED MILK, SO UP IT CAME. I HAVE, HOWEVER TRIED MORNINGSTAR ORGANIC FOODS. THE HOT DOGS, CORN DOGS, HAMBURGER, CHICKEN PATTIES AND THE SAUSAGE LINKS TASTE EXACTLY AS WHAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO TASTE LIKE. I WAS REALLY SURPRISED. TRY THEM AND SEE. DON'T BUY A BUNCH UNTIL YOU TRY, BUT WHEN I FIND THEM ON SALE, I STOCK UP. WHAT IS THE MEDICATION YOU ARE TAKING AND FOR WHAT?
   — PETIE B.

February 16, 2002
Have you tried protein supplements? There are hundreds of choices available. Yes, I used Viokase while in protein deficiency. It fixed that and added 14 # at the time. Whatever it touches, it digests. NOW. It also can irritate the pouch and bowel, causing burning diarrhea, OR irritate the throat & esophagus. It's a good prescription medicastion to use for someone who has lost WAY too much weight or someone who is in protein deficiency, but it's rather strong to use to just "get extra protein", when the supplements can deliver it with fewer side effects. Or at least that's how I view it.
   — vitalady

February 16, 2002
There aint NOTHING that is going to fix that issue!!! I suggest dressing the lining of your garbage can.. go buy the fat free ones and enjoy your hot dog. At 8 weeks my doctor instructed me to cut the carbs and highly increase my protein. He wanted me to do this by cutting all bread/rice/pasta and replacing them with more protein.. I do NOT take any protein drink supplement. On a rare occasion I eat about 1/2 protein bar for the feeling of eating something sweet... even though the carbs are only 2 grams. I average 75 or more protein a day... I get the protein through egg beaters which make a great omelet, fish, chicken, seafood, jerky, ham, beef, wild game... cottage cheese.. My doc does not want his patients eating special or diet foods as he feels this is a sure way to fail as this is what most over weight people have eaten all their lives... and that failed. I do eat about one fruit a day.... and this is where I get my carbs...on occasion I do have a bread serving or rice or pasta... Now...if you are a vegitarian... ignore everything I just said and I wish you luck.. I guess I too would have to develop a taste for tofu...
   — Pamela W.

February 17, 2002
I am a pre-op non-vegetarian, and I find the Morningstar Farms products to be excellent. My brother and sister-in-law (vegetarian) tried the sausage and had to dig the box out of the garbage to make sure it was not real sausage! My boyfriend's sister loves the buffalo "chicken" nuggets. They're a little spicy but really good. I'm looking forward to trying new soy things. There is an excellent vegetarian chinese restaurant by my house, and I've eaten at one in NYC. My motto is to be adventurous, you never know what you'll like. :)
   — Maggie C.

February 17, 2002
Hi! Are you doing tofu because you want to be a veg.? If so I am sorry I cannot help you. I personnally LOVE Wampler Chicken franks. They are No sugar, ZERO Carbs and no fillers. One Frank has 7g of protein and 120 calories. They are really good popped in the microwave, pan fried or cooked on the stove in water, but Don't do so well on the BBQ grill....Yummmmmmmmm!
   — [Anonymous]