Calling all carnivores

MiSSSmith · 05-09-2011, 10:36

I started a thread recently asking opinions about palatable meat substitutes.

Well ... I went and bought some Quorn peppered steaks at the weekend and they were FABULOUS

They aren't the same as a steak or a burger but I found them really really delish. I also got some Red Leicester and onion sausages but I haven't tried them yet.

If you are concerned about animal fat intake BE NOT AFRAID ... Quorn is very palatable

LaChatteGitane · 05-09-2011, 10:46

I am not as concerned about animal fat as I am about hydrogenated vegetable fat.

sixtynine · 05-09-2011, 11:11

I'm of the same opinion as LaChatteGitane.

But I do eat a varied diet and those Red Leicester and Onion sausages sound nice.

smudges dad · 05-09-2011, 11:39

I had an absolutely delicious rare venison filet at the weekend. That's real food, and not much fat on it either.

whackyracer · 05-09-2011, 11:46

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Originally Posted by smudges dad

I had an absolutely delicious rare venison filet at the weekend. That's real food, and not much fat on it either.

Some people don't eat meat for moral reasons, i know the OP may not be one of them, nothing to do with 'real food'. I don't like veggies who make people feel bad for eating meat, but equally, i think it's most unfair and unnecessary to suggest that veggie food isn't 'real' in some way.

MiSSSmith · 05-09-2011, 11:48

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Originally Posted by LaChatteGitane

I am not as concerned about animal fat as I am about hydrogenated vegetable fat.

Oh dear .. they DO contain hydrogenated fat and palm oil

What's WORSE is that Quorn allegedly said they would "look at" removing hydrogenated fats from their products in 2006, so they ARE aware of the health risks. I mistakenly assumed they'd done so and didn't bother to check

*rushes off to rethink whole eating plan*

MiSSSmith · 05-09-2011, 11:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by smudges dad

I had an absolutely delicious rare venison filet at the weekend. That's real food, and not much fat on it either.

I've not tried venison ... maybe I'll give that a go

whackyracer · 05-09-2011, 11:50

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Originally Posted by MiSSSmith

I've not tried venison ... maybe I'll give that a go

It's a great meat substitute!

MiSSSmith · 05-09-2011, 11:52

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Originally Posted by whackyracer

It's a great meat substitute!

lolol .. Having JUST discovered that Quorn is as likely to give me a stroke I think I'll stick to flesh from now on ...

whackyracer · 05-09-2011, 11:53

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Originally Posted by MiSSSmith

lolol .. Having JUST discovered that Quorn is as likely to give me a strroke I think I'll stick to flesh from now on ...

If you only eat it now and again it does no harm, but if you want lean, then chicken and turkey are very good. Fillet steak is also pretty lean, but not easy on the pocket

MiSSSmith · 05-09-2011, 11:55

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Originally Posted by whackyracer

If you only eat it now and again it does no harm, but if you want lean, then chicken and turkey are very good. Fillet steak is also pretty lean, but not easy on the pocket

Mmmmmm .. there's nowt quite like a nice juicy steak

LaChatteGitane · 05-09-2011, 12:10

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Originally Posted by whackyracer

If you only eat it now and again it does no harm, but if you want lean, then chicken and turkey are very good. Fillet steak is also pretty lean, but not easy on the pocket

Indeed. I'm sure I eat my fair share of hydrogenated vegetable fat, but I think the OP hasn't informed herself properly on the subject of good and bad fats.

MiSSSmith · 05-09-2011, 13:03

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Originally Posted by LaChatteGitane

Indeed. I'm sure I eat my fair share of hydrogenated vegetable fat, but I think the OP hasn't informed herself properly on the subject of good and bad fats.

Funnily enough I am aware that there are good and bad fats and I am also aware that the less hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated fats we eat the better .. and palm oil is an absolute no-no.

I will admit though, that I assumed that a low fat product would not contain these and I was wrong.

we live and learn

LaChatteGitane · 05-09-2011, 13:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by MiSSSmith

Funnily enough I am aware that there are good and bad fats and I am also aware that the less hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated fats we eat the better .. and palm oil is an absolute no-no.

I will admit though, that I assumed that a low fat product would not contain these and I was wrong.

we live and learn

And again you focus too much on 'fat and clogging up your arteries'
I wouldn't say palm oil is an absolute no-no for that reason. Palm oil is an absolute no-no just because it is grown in places that have been cleared of rainforest and are a threat to natural habitat.

MiSSSmith · 05-09-2011, 13:37

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Originally Posted by LaChatteGitane

And again you focus too much on 'fat and clogging up your arteries'
I wouldn't say palm oil is an absolute no-no for that reason. Palm oil is an absolute no-no just because it is grown in places that have been cleared of rainforest and are a threat to natural habitat.

You avoid palm oil for your own reasons and I'll avoid it for mine.

And as for your assuming I ''focus too much on clogging up my arteries'' ....

I hardly think I've posted enough on digital spy for anyone to reach any proper conclusions about me or my lifestyle

LaChatteGitane · 05-09-2011, 14:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by MiSSSmith

You avoid palm oil for your own reasons and I'll avoid it for mine.

And as for your assuming I ''focus too much on clogging up my arteries'' ....

I hardly think I've posted enough on digital spy for anyone to reach any proper conclusions about me or my lifestyle

Don't get your knickers in a twist

Three of the threads you started here in F&D seem to suggest otherwise.
I know now that I'm not supposed to question, so I will leave you to it.

HazzaGrazza · 05-09-2011, 14:27

I made toad in the hole with quorn cumberland sausages this week and they were still tasty! I must admit though, it didn't compare with the real thing.

Libertarian · 05-09-2011, 15:42

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Originally Posted by LaChatteGitane

Palm oil is an absolute no-no just because it is grown in places that have been cleared of rainforest and are a threat to natural habitat.

Just like soya, but no-one complains about that.

LilBoPeep · 05-09-2011, 15:48

i dont like meat substitues
i like meat

indianwells · 05-09-2011, 16:34

If you are watching your health or weight, unless you are vegetarian I don't think there are any real substitutes for the "white" meats like turkey, chicken, pork etc. Lean red meat is fine once in a while too. I find it really sad that these days the focus is on what is in things rather than what tastes good. Same with the salt nazi's. It's been said a million times but "everything in moderation" really does hold true!

05-09-2011, 10:36	#1
MiSSSmith Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 222	Calling all carnivores I started a thread recently asking opinions about palatable meat substitutes. Well ... I went and bought some Quorn peppered steaks at the weekend and they were FABULOUS They aren't the same as a steak or a burger but I found them really really delish. I also got some Red Leicester and onion sausages but I haven't tried them yet. If you are concerned about animal fat intake BE NOT AFRAID ... Quorn is very palatable

05-09-2011, 10:46	#2
LaChatteGitane Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: stirring the cauldron Posts: 3,957	I am not as concerned about animal fat as I am about hydrogenated vegetable fat.

05-09-2011, 11:11	#3
sixtynine Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lufbra Posts: 3,149	I'm of the same opinion as LaChatteGitane. But I do eat a varied diet and those Red Leicester and Onion sausages sound nice.

05-09-2011, 11:39	#4
smudges dad Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fort William Posts: 22,292	I had an absolutely delicious rare venison filet at the weekend. That's real food, and not much fat on it either.

05-09-2011, 11:46	#5
whackyracer Guest Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 13,792	Quote: Originally Posted by smudges dad I had an absolutely delicious rare venison filet at the weekend. That's real food, and not much fat on it either. Some people don't eat meat for moral reasons, i know the OP may not be one of them, nothing to do with 'real food'. I don't like veggies who make people feel bad for eating meat, but equally, i think it's most unfair and unnecessary to suggest that veggie food isn't 'real' in some way.

05-09-2011, 11:48	#6
MiSSSmith Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 222	Quote: Originally Posted by LaChatteGitane I am not as concerned about animal fat as I am about hydrogenated vegetable fat. Oh dear .. they DO contain hydrogenated fat and palm oil What's WORSE is that Quorn allegedly said they would "look at" removing hydrogenated fats from their products in 2006, so they ARE aware of the health risks. I mistakenly assumed they'd done so and didn't bother to check rushes off to rethink whole eating plan

05-09-2011, 11:49	#7
MiSSSmith Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 222	Quote: Originally Posted by smudges dad I had an absolutely delicious rare venison filet at the weekend. That's real food, and not much fat on it either. I've not tried venison ... maybe I'll give that a go

05-09-2011, 11:50	#8
whackyracer Guest Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 13,792	Quote: Originally Posted by MiSSSmith I've not tried venison ... maybe I'll give that a go It's a great meat substitute!

05-09-2011, 11:52	#9
MiSSSmith Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 222	Quote: Originally Posted by whackyracer It's a great meat substitute! lolol .. Having JUST discovered that Quorn is as likely to give me a stroke I think I'll stick to flesh from now on ...

05-09-2011, 11:53	#10
whackyracer Guest Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 13,792	Quote: Originally Posted by MiSSSmith lolol .. Having JUST discovered that Quorn is as likely to give me a strroke I think I'll stick to flesh from now on ... If you only eat it now and again it does no harm, but if you want lean, then chicken and turkey are very good. Fillet steak is also pretty lean, but not easy on the pocket

05-09-2011, 11:55	#11
MiSSSmith Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 222	Quote: Originally Posted by whackyracer If you only eat it now and again it does no harm, but if you want lean, then chicken and turkey are very good. Fillet steak is also pretty lean, but not easy on the pocket Mmmmmm .. there's nowt quite like a nice juicy steak

05-09-2011, 12:10	#12
LaChatteGitane Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: stirring the cauldron Posts: 3,957	Quote: Originally Posted by whackyracer If you only eat it now and again it does no harm, but if you want lean, then chicken and turkey are very good. Fillet steak is also pretty lean, but not easy on the pocket Indeed. I'm sure I eat my fair share of hydrogenated vegetable fat, but I think the OP hasn't informed herself properly on the subject of good and bad fats.

05-09-2011, 13:03	#13
MiSSSmith Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 222	Quote: Originally Posted by LaChatteGitane Indeed. I'm sure I eat my fair share of hydrogenated vegetable fat, but I think the OP hasn't informed herself properly on the subject of good and bad fats. Funnily enough I am aware that there are good and bad fats and I am also aware that the less hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated fats we eat the better .. and palm oil is an absolute no-no. I will admit though, that I *assumed* that a low fat product would not contain these and I was wrong. we live and learn

05-09-2011, 13:27	#14
LaChatteGitane Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: stirring the cauldron Posts: 3,957	Quote: Originally Posted by MiSSSmith Funnily enough I am aware that there are good and bad fats and I am also aware that the less hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated fats we eat the better .. and palm oil is an absolute no-no. I will admit though, that I *assumed* that a low fat product would not contain these and I was wrong. we live and learn And again you focus too much on 'fat and clogging up your arteries' I wouldn't say palm oil is an absolute no-no for that reason. Palm oil is an absolute no-no just because it is grown in places that have been cleared of rainforest and are a threat to natural habitat.

05-09-2011, 13:37	#15
MiSSSmith Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 222	Quote: Originally Posted by LaChatteGitane And again you focus too much on 'fat and clogging up your arteries' I wouldn't say palm oil is an absolute no-no for that reason. Palm oil is an absolute no-no just because it is grown in places that have been cleared of rainforest and are a threat to natural habitat. You avoid palm oil for your own reasons and I'll avoid it for mine. And as for your assuming I ''focus too much on clogging up my arteries'' .... I hardly think I've posted enough on digital spy for anyone to reach any proper conclusions about me or my lifestyle

05-09-2011, 14:04	#16
LaChatteGitane Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: stirring the cauldron Posts: 3,957	Quote: Originally Posted by MiSSSmith You avoid palm oil for your own reasons and I'll avoid it for mine. And as for your assuming I ''focus too much on clogging up my arteries'' .... I hardly think I've posted enough on digital spy for anyone to reach any proper conclusions about me or my lifestyle Don't get your knickers in a twist Three of the threads you started here in F&D seem to suggest otherwise. I know now that I'm not supposed to question, so I will leave you to it.

05-09-2011, 14:27	#17
HazzaGrazza Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,412	I made toad in the hole with quorn cumberland sausages this week and they were still tasty! I must admit though, it didn't compare with the real thing.

05-09-2011, 15:42	#18
Libertarian Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 252	Quote: Originally Posted by LaChatteGitane Palm oil is an absolute no-no just because it is grown in places that have been cleared of rainforest and are a threat to natural habitat. Just like soya, but no-one complains about that.

05-09-2011, 15:48	#19
LilBoPeep Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: South Posts: 614	i dont like meat substitues i like meat

05-09-2011, 16:34	#20
indianwells Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 12,236	If you are watching your health or weight, unless you are vegetarian I don't think there are any real substitutes for the "white" meats like turkey, chicken, pork etc. Lean red meat is fine once in a while too. I find it really sad that these days the focus is on what is in things rather than what tastes good. Same with the salt nazi's. It's been said a million times but "everything in moderation" really does hold true!

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