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One of the biggest meat-eating holidays is upon us: Thanksgiving. A time when even the most steadfast vegetarians crave a centerpiece to carve; when steely will and tasty side dishes alone won’t cut it.
Many imitation turkey products, including “Tofurky,†are available this time of year to cater to the seven percent of Americans that consider themselves vegetarians — especially those who still miss their meat. Dr. Brian Wansink, a food psychologist at Cornell University and author of Slim by Design: Mindless Eating Solutions for Everyday Life, says, “People who are attracted to meat-shaped veggie foods are vegetarian for health reasons, not animal-rights reasons, and they’re the biggest growing part of that market.â€
A Mintel report shows that indeed 36 percent of consumers (including non-vegetarians) are buying meat alternatives to be healthier. But are these products really any better for us? Sure, cutting back on meat (especially red meat) can help prevent heart disease and cancer in some cases, but replacing it with processed meat substitutes comes with a price of its own.
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Most meat substitutes are highly processed and full of artificial fillers — not unlike the hot dogs we might have already sworn off. Many are made from soy protein isolate, wheat gluten and other textured vegetable proteins, but also questionable ingredients that help gel and mold them into meat-like shapes.
Rachel Berman, R.D., author of Boosting Your Metabolism for Dummies and health editor at About.com, says to read the box before buying. “Be wary of a long ingredient list,†she says. “The more it has, the more likely there are additives and preservatives in there to stabilize the food, add flavor, or change its consistency.â€
Some of these additives put into processed foods include unhealthy amounts of extra salt, fat and sugar — and those are the ingredients we can pronounce! Other artificial additives have been shown to have side effects that include nausea, dizziness, weight gain, decreased absorption of minerals and vitamins, and even cancer. The Center for Science in the Public Interest has a list of additives to avoid and their potential side effects.
Most ingredients in imitation turkeys still do look better than processed meats, and better than many other meat substitutes in the frozen food section, too. But not all are created equal.
For those vegetarians buying a fake turkey this year, Berman recommends opting for an all-natural choice like Gardein’s Savory Stuffed Turk’y. “They’re making an effort to use all-natural ingredients, nothing genetically engineered and mostly things that you’re able to pronounce,†she says. “Plus, they contain no chemicals or genetically modified soy, which most others use.â€
Products like Quorn’s Turk’y Roast, which uses mycoprotein, a processed mold, gets a big thumbs down for Berman. “There have been many reports of this stuff causing gastrointestinal distress and no research saying this is something that is healthy,†she says. “It’s totally artificial and basically a fungus made in a test tube.â€
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Like many processed foods, fake meat is also high in sodium, but it doesn’t have as much saturated fat as the real stuff. Most of them, however, match real turkey gram for gram when it comes to protein, plus they include fiber, which is a bonus. So, treating yourself to a faux turkey one day out of the year isn’t going to kill you, but it’s not exactly health food, either. “I don’t really like to label any one food good or bad because it’s really about the sum of what you’re eating in a day,†says Berman. “If you’re going to eat an imitation food, just make sure the rest of your meal is coming from the earth.â€
So why not just opt for Thanksgiving tofu and green beans instead? Many vegetarians find it’s hard to shake tradition on this holiday. “It’s not just about food, but it’s also rituals and visuals,†says Wansink. “There’s a lot of variation with other holiday dinners, but not with Thanksgiving. There’s the traditional five dishes, and if you stray too far, people will think you’re robbing them of an experience.â€
“It’s not the goal of Thanksgiving to be the healthiest meal of the year anyway,†adds Wansink. “Its goal is to be gleeful and thankful.â€
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Here are some of the most common imitations roasts available during the holiday season, ranked in order from best to worst by Rachel Berman.
1. Gardein Savory Stuffed Turk’y
Serving Size: 1 piece (150 g)
Calories: 280, 110 calories from fat
Fat: 12 g (1g sat. fat)
Sodium: 590 mg
Carbohydrates: 21 g
Protein: 23 g
Dietary Fiber: 3 g
Ingredients:
water, soy protein isolate*, vital wheat gluten*, expeller pressed/canola oil, organic ancient grain flour (kamut ®, amaranth, millet, quinoa), natural flavors (from plant sources), modified vegetable gum, yeast extract, sea salt, potato starch, organic cane sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, pea protein, carrot fiber, beetroot fiber, extractives of paprika and turmeric. stuffing: water, stuffing crumbs (wheat flour*, natural cane sugar, yeast, sea salt, canola oil), onions, celery, cranberries, canola oil, natural flavors (from plant sources), yeast extract. breading:  wheat flour*, water, sugar, wheat gluten*, spices, salt, paprika, leavening (baking soda, cream of tartar), yeast, onion powder, extractives of paprika. *non-genetically engineered soy and wheat
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2. Tofurky Roast
Serving Size: 1/6 roast (147 g)
Calories: 300, Calories from Fat 60
Fat: 7 g, (0 g sat. fat)
Sodium: 620 mg
Carbohydrates: 16 g
Protein: 42 g
Dietary Fiber: 3 g
Ingredients:
ROAST: Water, vital wheat gluten, organic tofu (filtered water, organic whole soybeans, magnesium chloride, calcium chloride), expeller pressed non-genetically engineered canola oil, natural vegetarian flavors, shoyu soy sauce (water, non-genetically engineered soybeans, wheat, salt, culture), non-genetically engineered corn starch, white bean flour, garbanzo bean flour, lemon juice from concentrate, onion, carrots, celery, salt, calcium lactate from beets.
STUFFING: Organic brown rice, whole wheat bread cubes (whole wheat, filtered water, unbleached wheat flour, organic evaporated cane juice, organic palm oil, sea salt, yeast, natural enzymes, ascorbic acid), onion, celery, expeller pressed non-genetically engineered canola oil, organic wild rice, natural vegetarian seasoning, granulated garlic, herbs and spices.
3. Field Roast Celebration Roast
Serving Size: 4 ounces (114 g)
Calories: 280, 90 calories from fat
Fat: 10 g (.5g sat. fat)
Sodium: 710 mg
Carbohydrates: 16 g
Protein: 31 g
Dietary Fiber: 6 g
Ingredients:
Filtered water, vital wheat gluten, expeller pressed safflower oil, naturally flavored yeast extract, barley malt, whole wheat flour, granulated garlic, butternut squash, organic wheat flakes, onion powder, apples, garlic, mushrooms, yellow pea flour, lentils, lemon juice, irish moss (sea vegetable) extract, sea salt, red wine, tomato paste, black pepper, rubbed sage, rosemary, paprika, spices, natural liquid smoke and carrots.
4. Five Star Foodies Vegetarian Harvest Roast
Serving Size: 1 roll (170 g)
Calories: 290, 110 calories from fat
Fat: 12 g
Sodium: 830 mg
Carbohydrates: 16 g
Protein: 30 g
Dietary Fiber: 1 g
Ingredients:
Seitan (water, wheat gluten, whole wheat flour), unbleached white, oat, rye, soy flour, millet, poppy & sesame seeds, soy sauce (water, wheat, soybeans, salt), vegetable seasoning, yuba (soybeans, water), organic sugar, salt, olive oil, spices, yeast
5. VegeUSA Vegan Whole Turkey
Serving Size: 2.5 ounces
Calories: 160
Fat: 9 g
Sodium: 450 mg
Sugar: 3 g
Protein: 13 g
Dietary Fiber: 1 g
Ingredients:
Soybean fiber, soybean protein, vegetable protein, raw cane sugar, starch, soybean oil, natural vegan flavor, sea salt, cinnamon powder, tofu skin
6. Quorn Turk’y Roast
Serving Size: 90 g
Calories: 100, 40 calories from fat
Fat: 4.5 g (1g sat. fat)
Sodium: 540 mg
Carbohydrates: 3 g
Protein: 13 g
Dietary Fiber: 4 g
Ingredients:
Mycoprotein (59%), Water, Onion, Natural Flavors From Non-Meat Sources, Refined Rapeseed Oil, Rehydrated Egg White, Milk Proteins. Contains 2% or less of Potato Maltodextrin, Salt, Tapioca Dextrin, Yeast Extract, Onion Powder, Sage Extract, Garlic Powder, Gum Arabic; Sunflower, Coconut and Palm Kernel Oil.
For comparison: Roasted Turkey Meat with Skin
Serving Size: 3 ounces
Calories: 165
Fat: 6 grams
Sodium: 54 milligrams
Sugar: 0 grams
Protein: 26 grams
Dietary Fiber: 0 grams
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This article originally appeared on Life by Daily Burn.
The overalls Maria Dumekude wore 16 years ago are very different from the pair she wears today.
After starting as a cleaner at Golden Arrow’s head office in 2002, the single mother of two worked her way up to fixing the company’s most valued assets – its bus fleet.
A qualified auto electrician, Dumekude proudly lugs around her bag of tools, easily holding her own surrounded by her mostly male colleagues as she works on starters, alternators and wiring on the vehicles.
“I always thought that in a business like this, women belonged in the office. But I was wrong. Look at me – I am getting my hands dirty and loving it.”
After two years as an office cleaner, the 45-year-old single mother was promoted to a general hand in 2004, helping the mechanics by passing on tools or holding onto tyres while they worked.
She successfully applied for an apprenticeship and in 2009 became an artisan.
‘We still have a long way to go’
“I can do everything my colleagues can do, and sometimes even better. I love the challenge of working in a male-dominated industry. Women like me challenge those who think there are only certain jobs that females are capable of, when that’s not the case.”
Last week she proudly told Mayor Patricia de Lille about the work she does at Golden Arrow, which is a vehicle-operating company of the City of Cape Town’s MyCiTi bus service.
De Lille visited the Tollgate Depot on Thursday to mark Transport Month, meeting women bus drivers, mechanics, regulators and dispatchers.
MyCiTi has 52 female bus drivers, 12 female dispatch operators at its depots and two female technicians.
“These women are a true inspiration and testament to the fact that women can excel in jobs previously dominated by men,” De Lille said.
“But we still have a long way to go. Only 37.2% of 27 000 employees at the City are women and few serve in management positions.”
Proud men
Dumekude has her eyes firmly set on one day working her way up to the boardroom, with a seat at the executive table.
“I know I have what it takes. I work hard, I have the skill and the capacity to be able to rise to the top. Nothing gets in my way.”
At first, she never in her wildest dreams thought she would find herself in her current position, Dumekude said. Even her family found it strange that she knew her way around the inner workings of a bus, she admitted.
“I look at the problem and try to figure out what is wrong. The challenge is finding the issue and making it work. When it’s solved, I look at my work and think: “Wow! I did that!’ It’s the best feeling.”
Changing perceptions about what women are capable of doing is a difficult task, Dumekude acknowledged.
“Some of my colleagues don’t treat me as an equal, but they try. The men are too proud to ask me to help if they’re stuck. I assist in any case, if I know how.”
Encouragement from mayor
The only difference between her and her male counterparts is that she works neater, Dumekude joked.
“Also, my nails are clean and my hands are soft. I moisturise,” she quipped.
Regulator Amanda Mtshixa, who manages bus station operations and oversees various routes, started working as a bus driver in 2015. The former call centre agent became a bus driver in 2015 before being promoted to her current post.
Despite proving to be a competent bus driver, she agreed that women were treated differently to their male counterparts.
“They take advantage of us. They take us for whatever,” she told De Lille.
The mayor encouraged her to put such people in their place.
A salute to ‘brave’ women
“I always tell them, ‘Listen, I am not your wife, sister, partner or niece, so please’. I have a very small head. And I don’t allow anyone to sit on it.”
De Lille said local government was “working hard” towards developing and supporting programmes that would provide longer-term employment in an effort to promote economic inclusion, in line with the City’s organisational development and transformation plan (ODTP).
“Learnership programmes, in particular, have empowered many women, some of whom have obtained permanent employment directly with the City through these opportunities. This is part of the City’s commitment in the ODTP to take Cape Town to the next level and build a globally competitive city where all our residents, both men and women, are empowered to grow the economy,” she said.
“I want to salute all the brave women who have taken steps to enter sectors said to be for men only and who are now breaking barriers for young girls who have similar ambitions to have the same opportunities in the future.”
Lewis Hamilton led a Mercedes one-two at the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday to move to the brink of a fifth Formula 1 world title.
The Briton dominated at Suzuka, stretching his lead over Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel to 67 points with just four races left as the German’s hopes were dashed by a collision with Red Bull’s Verstappen.
Valtteri Bottas held off Verstappen for second.
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Cape Town – The words of Naas Botha in the minutes following the final whistle summed things up: “We controlled the game for 79 minutes,” the Bok legend offered.
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That was certainly the case on the scoreboard.
The All Blacks, as has so often been the case in recent years, saved their best for the final quarter and their 19 unanswered points in that time stunned an electric Loftus crowd as the ‘old foe’ left with a stunning 32-30 victory.
30-13 ahead with 18 minutes to play, the Boks had delivered easily their most polished performance of the year, dominating the world champions territorially and in the possession stakes as they looked home and dry for a first back-to-back triumph over the All Blacks since 2009.
There are lessons of composure and the art of seeing out games to be learnt, but the overall assessment remains one of positivity given where this Bok side has come from.
A year ago, knocking the All Blacks over in Wellington seemed impossible.
While the win at the ‘Cake Tin’ stemmed from gladiator-like defence, this performance at Loftus saw the Boks dictating proceedings for most of the match.
It wasn’t enough, but it is still hard to single out any strikingly poor individual performances on a night that was so close to being one of celebration for the Boks.
This is how I rated the Springboks in Pretoria:
Willie le Roux: 7.5
A lively and impressive display in his 50th Test. Made the break for the Boks’ opening try, was solid under the high ball, kicked intelligently and is such an attractive attacking option when he joins as first receiver.
Cheslin Kolbe: 6
Limited opportunities for the right-wing given how the Boks went about their business. Showed strength and determination to wiggle his way towards the line to score what should have been the winning try on the hour mark.
Jesse Kriel: 7
One of the more memorable performances by a Bok No 13 in this Rugby Championship. Slowly starting to edge ahead in the race against Lukhanyo Am for that World Cup place? Superb finish for his try and ran hard, probing lines throughout. Sent Loftus delirious with second half turnover.
Damian de Allende: 6
Nothing flash, but De Allende does provide a solid base for the Boks to attack from after first or second phase. Ran a good line for his try, but was guilty of drifting ‘sideways’ at times. Also, a wasteful ‘nothing’ kick in first half.
Aphiwe Dyantyi: 5.5
Like Kolbe, limited opportunity with ball in hand. Struggled defensively, but did show glimpses of his natural pace. Find of the season by a country mile, but not his best day at the office as highlighted by aerial knock-on under no pressure.
Handre Pollard: 7.5
Looking more and more like a flyhalf that can guide this side to something special in 2019. Flawless off the tee, intelligent tactical kicking, dynamic distribution and a couple of testing runs at the AB defence.
Faf de Klerk: 7
Has been impressive all year, but so encouraging to see him get his kicking right. Was accurate with the box kicks, while he also found some handy space behind the AB defence. Service was crisp throughout, but did throw a pass into touch when a Bok try was on the cards.
Francois Louw 5.5
For me, the most disappointing of the Boks on the day. Drafted in at No 8, Louw was guilty of giving away penalties on the ground. Went a bit ‘missing’, especially given that his selection was based on providing muscle at the breakdown.
Pieter-Steph du Toit: 7
Another monster shift from South Africa’s Wellington hero. Du Toit continues to thrive at No 7 where he offers a lineout option, carries tirelessly and puts in hit after hit after hit after hit. Much of the same on Saturday.
Siya Kolisi: 7.5
Another very encouraging performance from the skipper. No Bok made more tackles on the day (12) and Kolisi is making the captaincy his own through such commitment to the cause. His offload for De Allende’s try was as deft as they come.
Franco Mostert: 7
Impressive. The Boks were largely solid at the lineout, using four different jumpers, and Mostert is comfortably ahead in the race for the No 5 jersey in Japan. Was a capable ball carrier while his work on defence and on the ground was also noticeable.
Eben Etzebeth: 6
Probably didn’t have the impact on the game he would have liked, but was solid enough. Ran hard and straight at AB defence and, as always, made his presence known. Penalised at the breakdown and lost a lineout, but remains crucial to Bok cause.
Frans Malherbe: 6
Bok scrum was under pressure throughout the contest, but Malherbe played his part in stopping it from disintegrating. Always keen to look for work off the ball. The battle for the No 3 jersey is far from over, but Malherbe did his case no harm at Loftus.
Malcolm Marx: 8
Ryan Crotty said in the week that he would pick Codie Taylor as his hooker over Marx ‘any day’. He may have changed his mind after this. Marx was immense, for the umpteenth time. His lineout work was sound, but he has superhuman ability over the ball and proved that again at Loftus. Put Boks on front foot with a few barging runs, too.
Steve Kitshoff: 6
Proper heavyweight battle with Owen Franks in the front row, and Kitshoff more than held his own. The Bok scrum stood firm when it looked on the verge of disintegrating on several occasions, and much of that was down to Kitshoff. Becoming harder to justify leaving him out.
Standout substitute:
One moment of stepping magic from Damian Willemse while RG Snyman looked to get busy, but the bench was on the field during the Springbok implosion, so finding positives on that front is tricky.
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Bloating isn’t just an inconvenience that keeps you from being able to zip up your favourite pair of skinny jeans for a night out – it can also be super uncomfortable.
Sometimes, you know exactly what caused your puffiness (like that huge dinner you just had); but other times, the cause of the bloating isn’t so clear (was it something small you ate? Was it how you ate it?)
Turns out, there are lots of reasons why you might feel weighed down all of a sudden, says Natalie Allen, instructor of biomedical sciences at Missouri State University. Here are some of the likeliest culprits in your battle of the bloat.
1. You just drank seltzer.
This one is obvious: The carbonation in seltzer water, soda and champagne is going to fill your stomach up with air bubbles and make you bloated, says Allen. To avoid it, drink tap or bottled water – and if you really love seltzer, don’t drink it too fast, and drink it in moderation.
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2. You sipped through a straw.
You swallow more air when drinking through a straw, says Allen, and that air will go straight into your stomach. Take the top off your iced coffee or smoothie and drink directly from the cup.
3. You had a kale salad for lunch.
“Kale has a lot of nutrition and is a great food option, but it’s in the cruciferous vegetable family so it may cause bloating,” says Allen.
The leafy green vegetable also contains a lot of fibre and a sugar called raffinose, which your stomach may struggle to break down. According to Allen, a good rule of thumb for high-fibre foods is to drink lots of water to aid the digestion process and avoid bloat.
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4. You went overboard on the baked brie.
Cheese is a dairy product, which means it’s high in lactose (milk sugar). Allen warns that people who are lactose intolerant – even mildly – may regret going hog wild over soft cheeses like brie because they’re likely to induce uncomfortable gas and bloating. Hard cheese, on the other hand, might be easier for some to stomach, as it may contain less lactose.
5. You ordered a side of fries.
“Greasy, high-fat foods like fries can cause bloating by taking longer to digest,” says Allen. The sodium in fries, which might make you retain water, won’t do you any favours, either. Allen recommends skipping the fries when you’re eating out and baking them at home instead, so you can control the amount of fat and salt included.
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6. You chewed gum.
Just like drinking from a straw, chewing gum can cause you to swallow more air, says Allen. Guess where all that air winds up? Yup, in your stomach. Plus, gum contains sugar alcohols (like xylitol and sorbitol) that can make you feel puffy, too.
7. You snacked on an apple.
If you’re not used to consuming lots of fibre, explains Allen, your otherwise healthy Granny Smith might leave you groaning. Not telling you not to eat apples here – they’re a smart (and delicious!) snack option. But eating more fibre on a regular basis should help ease the amount of bloating over time. Meanwhile, you can bake your apples for a sweet treat – cooking fibre-rich foods makes them a little easier on your tummy.
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8. You chowed down on bean dip.
The bad news: The high amount of fibre in beans makes them a prime cause for bloating and gas. But the good news is that it doesn’t have to be that way. “By eating a serving of beans daily, the body will adapt and learn to digest them,” says Allen. Plus, beans are chock full of protein, so there’s really no reason why you shouldn’t be eating them every day.
9. You ate too fast.
I know – you only get 30 minutes for lunch (on a good day), and you’ve got to make a few personal phone calls and hit the pharmacy before your break ends. Eating a leisurely lunch isn’t a priority. But rushing through it will make you inhale way more air and hamper your digestion, too, says Allen. “Chew your food well and take at least 20 minutes to eat,” she recommends.
10. You ordered barley soup.
You really wanted that creamy broccoli cheddar soup for lunch, but you went for the heart-healthy barley soup instead – and now you’re stuck with a swollen tummy. Why? Barley is a complex carbohydrate, which means it takes longer for your stomach to digest, says Allen – especially if you don’t eat a ton of it already. If you love the stuff, work it into your diet slowly, or opt for something gentler like quinoa.
11. You ate before working out.
Stomach issues after a workout are often related to what you ate prior to hitting the gym. “Blood flow moves from the digestive tract to the muscles during exercise, which could impair digestion,” says Allen. Keep your pre-workout noshes light and simple – like half a banana or a mini protein bar – so your stomach doesn’t have to work overtime during your spin class.
12. You overindulged in sugar-free candies.
You rewarded yourself for ignoring the sweets in the office kitchen with a few sugar-free candies back at your desk, but you still feel uncomfortably bloated. What gives? Well, just like most chewing gum, sugar-free candy contains sugar alcohols, which Allen says are not well-digested by our bodies. Next time, maybe just let yourself have the mini Snickers bar instead.
This article was originally published on www.womenshealthmag.com
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