Question re:tofu
 

Have question for anyone who might know - does tofu cause...well, *ahem*, ...digestive issues? :bubbles::eek: LOL! I made these "fishsticks" using firm tofu, panko (breadcrumbs - real crunchy), and seasonings, then baking them. The family wasn't thrilled (but I noticed they ate them all!:smug:), but I'm always willing to try new things. But it was (ahem) rather "noisy" this morning in our household, and DH seemed to "suffer" a diaretic effect this a.m., as well. (And, naturally, since he is the only one in the house not watching his intake, he lost several pounds overnight!) :tantrum:

No one seemed uncomfortable (well....:o), but it was the only element in the meal that was never eaten before.

Any ideas? Thanks - and no, I will not give up on such a cheap (caloric-ly, that is) food with such high protein - I'll adding tofu in other meals - sneaking it in, if I have to!;)

Tofu is made from soy beans, so I'd imagine it could cause flatulence. I've never had this problem myself, but then beans don't bother me in that way at all. I wouldn't worry about it, that's just a sign that everyone's colon is working. ;)

Yup, gassy...not 'the runs', tho'...could have been something else that was eaten that was 'off'...

sometimes the oil can go quietly rancid and will give people the farts :D (I said farts hehe) A lot of people who don't eat there veggis like they should have a hard time with tofu. Especially strait up like that. good job BTW :bravo: my DH would have laughed at me long and hard if I tried to feed him those!

Well, DH is pretty patient when I try new recipes (the man is a human dispoz-all, so there are VERY few food items he will refuse:cbg:). And, he understands that, occasionally, we must make changes to control the calories - or the constant "leak" in the wallet! I am living with three very large, male carnivores, so it is major when I try to sneak in the periodic vegetarian meal:rolleyes:. But for the most part, they eat very healthily - just Large Quantities:halffull:! I'm working on that!

All has returned to 'our' version of normal - Dh didn't have the runs from it - he just pee'd alot! Weird. :shrug: But, there will be part deux for the great tofu caper...just not sure where I'll sneak it in next - heh heh heh...:chin:

tofu stuffed shells are fantastic! take out 1/3 to 1/2 of the cheese and replace it with tofu and 1 egg, some salt and pepper and spices. oh, so delicious. Even my DH will eat that!

Thanks, Kricket - great idea! It leads me to other recipes I can "plunder" (in a manner of speaking!), so onward to subversive tofu usage!!! (snicker, snicker, snicker)