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cmcallison

11 Dec, 2011 12:59 AM

Hello,

I am a vegetarian and am going to try the Rosedale diet. I see that tofu and veggie burgers are listed as protein sources. Are there any "chicken" substitutes you would recommend like textured soy protein, quorn, gardein etc...? Please respond! I need help! There are carbs in all of them so not quite sure what to look for exactly...Thanks!

1. Support Staff 1 Posted by Fiona on 12 Dec, 2011 09:03 AM

   

   It would be very important to read the labels. First thing, carbohydrates - fiber = sugar. If the burger is 4 or 5 or less, that would be ok, but often it will be quite a bit more.

   • Also check the ingredients, for sucrose, soybean oils, etc. Feel free to take a photo of the label and the ingredients if you are not quite sure, and we will give you are thoughts on it. Most vegetarians have a hard time getting 'quality' proteins, as most are mixed in with high carbohydrates. Not sure if you eat eggs or not, but they are a wonderful source of perfect protein and fats, or whey protein if you do not eat eggs.
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2. 2 Posted by cmcallison on 12 Dec, 2011 04:35 PM

   

   Thanks so much for your response...
   I have been reading labels but sometimes it can be a bit overwhelming. I attached a pic of the nutrition info for Gardein Chik'n Scallopini which I eat a couple times per week. Would love to see what you think. I do eat eggs as a source of protein but am unwilling to eat any meat for this diet or any other so I really appreciate your response to this question! According to your formula (carbohydrates - fiber = sugar), it seems that this source would be ok to eat. 4-2 =2!

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3. Support Staff 3 Posted by Fiona on 12 Dec, 2011 04:41 PM

   

   No need to eat meat as you have a great source with the eggs. 2 net carbs sounds great, will check out the label this afternoon when at a computer.

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4. Support Staff 4 Posted by Fiona on 12 Dec, 2011 10:25 PM

   

   looks good, curious what the ingredients are..

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5. 5 Posted by cmcallison on 12 Dec, 2011 11:06 PM

   

   Thanks Fiona!

   Here is a link to their website. http://www.gardein.com/products.php?t=frozen&p=5 Click on Chick'n scallopini and let me know what you think. There are definitely some no no's on there but I'm hoping it's in small enough quantities...

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6. 6 Posted by cmcallison on 13 Dec, 2011 11:22 PM

   

   Thanks Fiona!

   Here is a link tho their website...
   http://www.gardein.com/products.php?t=frozen&p=5
   Click on chicken scallopini and let me know what you think!

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7. 7 Posted by cmcallison on 13 Dec, 2011 11:35 PM

   

   Here is a pic of the ingredients. I tried to post 2 previous times with a link to their website but it doesn't seem to show up for some reason. Let me know what you think!

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8. Support Staff 8 Posted by Fiona on 14 Dec, 2011 02:41 AM

   

   Actually looks good, only that soy protein has been shown to cause heart disease compared to other proteins. It is a balancing act for sure, your body needs to get enough good protein or it will break down your muscle and bone to get it.

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