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Old 20-03-2016, 13:02
barbeler
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I'm on the fence here - I like meat-free burgers but I can live without Quorn fake meat. In fact a large, flat mushroom makes a great filling for a burger bun, either on its own or with grilled or fried halloumi slices, and it doesn't look or taste like meat.

It might be worth trying the supermarkets' own-brand meat-free mince instead of the Quorn stuff. I've used it in chilli, and also in enchiladas, and the texture seems OK to me.
I really can't see anything wrong with wanting something to replicate the feel of texture of meat and it certainly doesn't make you a 'bad vegetarian' to use meat substitutes. The funny thing is that I've never encountered anybody in real life who couldn't eat Quorn, only ever on online forums.

As for supermarkets' own – just don't touch any kind of meat substitute carrying Morrissons own brand. It is absolutely disgusting
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Old 20-03-2016, 17:43
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As for supermarkets' own – just don't touch any kind of meat substitute carrying Morrissons own brand. It is absolutely disgusting
Unfortunately at the moment Sainsbury's has removed its meat free burgers from sale so in my area it's Morrisons or nothing. Apart from them, within a short distance I have M&S (useless for meat-free), Waitrose (not much better), Tesco Metro (barely stocks any veggie items) and an organic supermarket (great for obscure tofu products but no good for veggie mince or burgers).

I don't have any problems with Quorn and statistically the incidence of reactions is apparently 1 in 140,000. I just don't enjoy eating it.
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Old 20-03-2016, 17:54
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Basically, I want to become a vegetarian. This isn't a decision that I've just suddenly come to. For a while now I've thought about it and I've watched a lot of documentaries online and researched a lot about the way animals are killed for meat and I just don't agree with it and I'm not happy to carry on eating meat. Also, from research I've done I believe that the health benefits from not eating meat are huge. I'm not just suddenly going to stop eating it, I think it's going to be a bit of a process so I'm looking for a bit of advice. Quorn is something I'm confused about...can I just eat that in replacement for meat? What actually is Quorn? I've looked it up but I can't seem to get a clear answer that makes sense. Also, what should I be eating in order to get nutrients that I won't be getting from meat? Also, I'm a bit worried as I workout and I like to stay fit and healthy...I'm concerned that by cutting out meat I'm going to loose muscle due to not consuming protein. Just as much advice as possible would be helpful from vegetarians and people who have made the switch!
huge?? i doubt it.
do you mean cutting out fish aswell? as fish is extremely good for you, red meat though i agree you can do without.
i was a vegetarian a few years ago and was ALWAYS ill and i mean always. the doctor said it was a lack of protein and a nutritionist also told me there are certain blood/dna types which struggle without animal protein, i started eating chicken and turkey quite often and more fish, the constant illness was gone.
quorn is processed shite, wont be touching that again.

i have stopped listen to the vegan nazis now who will convince you its the way to go till they are blue in the face, and some of them literally are blue in the face,
balance is the key, i get plenty of plant proteins aswell as some dairy and chicken, and alot of fish.
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Old 22-03-2016, 11:31
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My fella just decided one day, about 4 years ago, that he didn't want to eat anything that was killed for his eating pleasure. I didn't think he would last a week but he hasn't looked back.

I tend to be more of a vegetarian than not these days as it's just easier but I still have chicken and fish. I don't eat red meat.

He swears by the Linda McCartney range, especially her pies and burgers. He has his veggie breakfast with Quorn sausages. I've never eaten so many chickpeas, lentils and avocados since he went veggie, I absolutely love them.

Generally, we have home-made vegetarian meals.

Curries
Lasagne
Stews
Pasta Bakes
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Old 22-03-2016, 12:05
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The McCartney stuff is good (especially the mozzarella burgers), as are Cauldron sausages. Not cheap but you don't need a ton. As others have said, veg can be great just on their own and there's no need to embrace fake meat. Curries and pasta are easy enough to put together.
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Old 25-03-2016, 06:26
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I really can't see anything wrong with wanting something to replicate the feel of texture of meat and it certainly doesn't make you a 'bad vegetarian' to use meat substitutes. The funny thing is that I've never encountered anybody in real life who couldn't eat Quorn, only ever on online forums.

As for supermarkets' own – just don't touch any kind of meat substitute carrying Morrissons own brand. It is absolutely disgusting

Come to my house and meet someone who who does not eat Quorn - it literally made me ill. Bloating came first then gas then actual throwing up - I kid you not. Tried a very small amount 2nd time and same symptoms. I love mushrooms and eat lots lots of them but leave that stuff in the supermarket.
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