Protein Replacements

If you are eating lots of meat with your meals, you will find that losing fat will take a long time to accomplish. Replacing that meat with other proteins is sometimes a challenge for those of us who like that nice 2 lb Kansas Sirloin steak.

Here are some alternative protein sources which will not only be delightful but will give you those building blocks for the muscles.

Tofu -- This white soy bean based gooey looking stuff can be pure heaven with a bit of chopped green onion, ground ginger root and soy sauce.

Peanut Butter -- I love this stuff. My mother fed it to me everyday when I was a kid and I lost a taste for it at one time, but a peanut butter and honey on whole wheat sandwich can go miles in the satisfaction category.

Beans -- This one has more jokes about it than a stack of monkeys. But it can be rather nice when fixed the right way. My favorite is the Indian Daal curry but I always enjoy those baked beans. (Don't use so much sugar when fixing them. Cut the sugar requirements in half or even 1/3.)

Soy Burgers -- This replacement is not my favorite in spite of my love for tofu. But it is possible to get a good tasting soy burger with the right condiments.

There are other protein replacements, but this is a starting place for you.