TVP question

[Tamarante]

Is TVP ok for diabetics to eat? TVP is texturized vegetable protein. Thanks!

[Evermont]

I'd say not only is it OK, I would think it is actually quite healthy! I wonder if I could find it in my area - I'd like to try it out.

[shabbie]

teh dried stuff, its like eating tasteless sponge! try and get the frozen stuff its much nicer ;)

[morrisma]

I get it at a local food coop. I guess my best ideas involve mixing it with other stuff to add texture and bulk. You can mix it with seasonings and condiments to make burgers and such too.
Mike

[BlueSky]

TVP is made from soy, and as such it is a complete protein. Soy apparently provides other health benefits, but some of them are dubious. I am not so sure about the phytoestrogens, especially for men. I found that I was unable to build muscle when I was using soy protein shakes after workouts, and that this problem went away when I switched to whey protein shakes. The fact that you get no fat with TVP is also a problem for me. I get 65% of my calories from fat and want to keep it that way.

I am always wary of processed food. In spite of what the experts say, the implications of changes made to these foods are not fully understood. This is why I think animal protein is a healthier choice.