Tofu & shiritaki noodles?

[amandalynn76 15]

Can and when can I eat them? Is that a vegetable or a Protein? I'm 3 weeks post op. Just trying to be creative with meals. I'm not a vegetarian, I like variety.

Thanks

Amanda

[HatheryOnHerWay 603]

Not sure about shiritake noodles, but with tofu, it depends on the firmness. You could have silken tofu in the soft foods phase, but extra firm tofu (especially sauteed) should probably wait until you're on all regular foods.

[rebecca_dsu 241]

They are neither Protein nor vegetable really... if you look at the nutrition label on them, they have only 3 carbs and only 1 gram of Protein per serving, and not a lot of vitamins/minerals. If I HAD to classify them, I'd lean towards a veggie (though they really aren't). Sooo... really they are just a low carb vehicle for sauces with no real nutritional value...ha.

Remember that your first priority is protein, then complex carbs... I don't know that these really fit either of those priorities.

[Alyjourneys 117]

It's an extremely low calorie food with no real nutritional. But it's great for weight loss and maintaining. I was never ever able to get passed the fishy smell even after rinsing n boiling.

[cookiebun 9]

Not a fan of the noodles, but I am addicted to Tofu right now. I have been eating the Nasoya Light firm tofu since about 5-6 weeks post op. 45 calories and 9 (I think) Protein. I usually have it as a snack or as a side dish to add more protein to my main protein.

[amandalynn76 15]

Thank you for all the input. I guess I'll wait on the noodles for a while and try the silken tofu.

Thank you!

Amanda