Textured Vegetable Protein - Is Soy Protein (Vegan Meat) Healthy?

Dr. Klaper tells us his opinions about textured vegetable protein (TVP) or textured soy protein (TSP) as a suitable vegan protein. Meat alternatives have been around since the 1960's when it was invented. He cautions that fake meat is processed food and should be considered a novelty, not the main staple in your plant based diet. There are soy protein benefits but not to be eaten regularly.

Question: Is textured vegetable protein (TVP) a healthy way to get protein in your diet?

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Dr. Michael Klaper is an experienced physician, an internationally-recognized teacher, and sought-after speaker on health and wellness. He resolutely believes that proper nutrition — through a whole food plant based diet — and a balanced vegan lifestyle are essential for health. He offers health tips on vegan nutrition.

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[DoctorKlaper]

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[Magnulus]

While TVP is processed, it's basically just made from defatted soy flour, and retains most of the water-soluble vitamins and minerals found it soybeans. It's good if you are on a low fat diet, and is a good alternative to many of the other meat analogues out there, that often have more fat. I use it alot in "chicken" vegetable soup and it works great.

Another good alternative is dried tofu, which has a similar texture but a grainier texture. Sometimes it is made with calcium, giving a calcium boost to the tofu.

[damianloder]

I use this about once a day as a way to save money. 300 grams of ground beef and half a bag of tvp and I can feed my family of 7 a delicious high protein meal for around $7!!! I do the same with chicken dishes too. Burritos, spaghetti bolognaise, the options are endless with this amazing product.

[happyvegancouple]

I love these short videos Dr. Klaper. You are doing a great educational service! Thank you.

[melanyup]

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[dailydoseofmedicinee]

Thanks for this wonderful explanation, Dr. Klaper 👍

[logiclight]

A novelty food, interesting description. Thanks.

[PedroRodrigues-myji]

Been vegetarian for over 10years. Buy soya chunks or minced, soak them with water salt pepper then use your favourite chicken or beef seasonings pakcets then cook it as. Microwave for when u dont have time. Its around 1$ for 500g. I dont recommend to consume more then couple times a week bc u dont need unless u r athelete but it does a better job that all frozen processed stuff that castrate you.

[veganarquia]

Thank you for your videos! I really appreciate the information you put out there for us vegans. Much love!

[fadedglory]

I was always told that fermented forms of soy were the only forms we should consume. Any thoughts? Isn’t soy hard on the thyroid? Seriously very interested.

[GreenPartyofMalaysia]

Its not a whole food - its a highly processed food devoid of intrinsic lipids, with chemical additives. Yellow light food at best. 0-2 servings a week maximum

[caliwebb]

ok. Been on the fence. I'll let it good

[risenshineofficial]

What’s confusing me is how is this considered “healthy”. He started his statement with “This is a highly processed food”. And correct me if I’m wrong never stated it was “healthy”. People just hear what they want. Not healthy, not right that’s my take. Will not be eating this stuff.

[martinnichols]

Hexane + high in oxalates ....not so good...once in awhile ok ( better than meat).

[karahamil]

Heck no it makes my arthritis flare up horribly...

[crashhhhhhh]

Soy is the worst thing you can take in your body in todays age because soy is the n1 food that is GMO produced. So if you buy soy product in the store its most likely GMO. This soy is nothing like the soy that was consumed in Okinawa before ww2 that made soy popular to the western world. Also a question to dr. Klaper about genetic need for certain foods. I would appreciate a discussion on that topic.