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A lot of people claim that vegetarians crave meat because their bodies are lacking some vital nutrient. That's true, if someone doesn't eat healthy foods, but if you stick to a healthy diet, why do you crave meat? I have the answer:
Sometimes, we just want meat-- the taste of meat, the texture of meat, that something we don't have anymore... We miss that hedonistic pleasure, not the vitamins and minerals, which we could just as easily obtain from foods like dark leafy greens or soy. And, readers, it's not impossible to satisfy your craving! You're allowed to want all those yummy flavors, and that filling texture. But remember that you have become a vegetarian, and you're proud of yourself, so don't give up just for a fleeting second of gratification. There are tons of meat substitutes out there: everything from meat crumbles to chicken patties and buffalo wings, in addition to chicken pieces and cutlets, barbeque ribs and chicken nuggets. Most of the products that I have tried have been delicious and hit the spot, without my compromising my morals. I admit that I cannot reccomend personally a lot of the options because my family is kosher, and will not buy products that are not certified (many of them aren't). Many of my friends, though, have reccommended Quorn, Gardein, and Lightlife products. I call tell you that Morningstar farms offers some of the best meat substitutes out there; all of their products are good, so pick any up. In particular, I would suggest buying the buffalo wings (spicy!) and the chicken patties. Also, their fake burgers taste great, and they have a whole range of flavors-- some, like the grillers quarter-pounders really taste like meat! Tofurky products are also fantastic, and their meaty texture really makes them a solid substitute. Another great meat substitute is Soyrizo, a meatless chorizo with a fantastic taste, perfect texture, and super fast to cook. You can use it in all kinds of recipes- try it on top of cornbread (sooo good!) or with salad, and you have a full, satisfying meal.
Just as a warning, I would stay away from any Yves products. As a general group, they're pretty nasty. If you eat them first, you might never want to try fake meat again.
But really, taste is taste, and you have to figure out for yourself what is the best product to satisfy your cravings. What matters is that faux meats are almost always made from some kind of soy protein, which is a whole protein. They are a great way to ensure that you get a whole protein into your diet, and whichever you choose is up to what you like, but they are a fantastic resource that vegetarians only recently have come to appreciate.
So dig into some ribs-- how about it?
Sometimes, we just want meat-- the taste of meat, the texture of meat, that something we don't have anymore... We miss that hedonistic pleasure, not the vitamins and minerals, which we could just as easily obtain from foods like dark leafy greens or soy. And, readers, it's not impossible to satisfy your craving! You're allowed to want all those yummy flavors, and that filling texture. But remember that you have become a vegetarian, and you're proud of yourself, so don't give up just for a fleeting second of gratification. There are tons of meat substitutes out there: everything from meat crumbles to chicken patties and buffalo wings, in addition to chicken pieces and cutlets, barbeque ribs and chicken nuggets. Most of the products that I have tried have been delicious and hit the spot, without my compromising my morals. I admit that I cannot reccomend personally a lot of the options because my family is kosher, and will not buy products that are not certified (many of them aren't). Many of my friends, though, have reccommended Quorn, Gardein, and Lightlife products. I call tell you that Morningstar farms offers some of the best meat substitutes out there; all of their products are good, so pick any up. In particular, I would suggest buying the buffalo wings (spicy!) and the chicken patties. Also, their fake burgers taste great, and they have a whole range of flavors-- some, like the grillers quarter-pounders really taste like meat! Tofurky products are also fantastic, and their meaty texture really makes them a solid substitute. Another great meat substitute is Soyrizo, a meatless chorizo with a fantastic taste, perfect texture, and super fast to cook. You can use it in all kinds of recipes- try it on top of cornbread (sooo good!) or with salad, and you have a full, satisfying meal.
Just as a warning, I would stay away from any Yves products. As a general group, they're pretty nasty. If you eat them first, you might never want to try fake meat again.
But really, taste is taste, and you have to figure out for yourself what is the best product to satisfy your cravings. What matters is that faux meats are almost always made from some kind of soy protein, which is a whole protein. They are a great way to ensure that you get a whole protein into your diet, and whichever you choose is up to what you like, but they are a fantastic resource that vegetarians only recently have come to appreciate.
So dig into some ribs-- how about it?
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