TVP stands for textured Vegetable Protein. It is defatted soy flour. Culinarily, it sounds awful doesn't it? I think that's why I never thought to use it; it just didn't appeal! Nutritionally, it is a great source of protein and fiber (Click here to read more about soy's effect on health). I only just recently decided to give it a try in my Cuisinicity recipes after I had a ... Read More »
TVP Veggie Meat Sauce (Vegan)
This veggie meat sauce is outrageously delicious! It tastes just like a ground turkey veggie Bolognese sauce except it's vegan! I use rehydrated TVP (Click here to see basic "recipe" to rehydrate dry TVP) and sauté it in extra virgin olive oil, with garlic and onions, along with 6 cups of any chopped veggies (WOW!) that you have on hand, and I mean any-- How simple is that?! ... Read More »
The Verdict on Soy
Are organic soy products dangerous to our hormonal Health or to our health in general? The answer is no, unless you are allergic to it, of course! My husband elaborates a little here: Are organic soy product dangerous to our hormonal balance and health? posted by David L. Katz, M.D., M.P.H. on Vidoyen. Here is a good source discussing the effects of soy on our ... Read More »
