Question:
I was wondering about eating Tofu for a good source of protein.

Does anyone else eat this. I am still preop,but I was wondering as this being good protein that is easy to eat,like cottage cheese. I especially like the flavored ones that you can buy in the store that are ready to eat.    — Corrina B. (posted on August 23, 2003)

August 23, 2003
Sure, tofu is a good source of protein (soy). I also like the prepackaged tofu cheese slices in different flavors. And of course, veggie burgers (especially Morningstar black bean burgers) are also good.
   — Suzy C.

August 23, 2003
Annette, you may want to wander around in your grocery store's produce section as that is where many of the soy products are displayed. Over the months, I have tried the Veggies Chicken Nuggets, various meat and cheese slices, and the soy hot dogs. There are many of types of soy products available. Additionally, I have incorporated a soy protein shake into my line up everyday, and have found that Revival soy shakes are the ones I can tolerate the best. Revival is available only via their website (www.Revivalsoy.com). I drink one every morning for breakfast. Mixing it with 12 oz. of nonfat milk, I get 34 g of my 60g of my required daily protein right there. (Revival also sells soy protein bars, chips, pasta, coffee, etc. - - no, I don't work for them; they are just great). I've read that the presence of soy products in our diet positively affects the elasticity of skin...you will need this as you lose the weight. After a 110 lb. loss, I have virtually no sagging skin and I believe eating the various soy products have helped.
   — Kimberly L. A.

August 23, 2003
That's great that you like tofu. For any tofu hater who might read this, we are as one. I do find, however, that if you beat tofu (with a food processor, I mean, not a hammer)to the consistency of cream cheese, and put a little chives or similar in it, it's really pretty tolearable.
   — Kim A.

August 24, 2003
Hi Annette. I also love tofu. I guess that all my years as a vegetarian stuck with me. I'm 24 days pre-op, and I just asked the nutritionist about this. She said that some post-ops don't tolerate soy as well as whey. But if you do, go for it! Just be sure that the fat isn't too high. There are so many low fat tofu's and tofu dogs, etc. out there. I'm not too worried. Good luck!
   — Annie H.