TVP hack to increase protein intake
Just wanted to share how I have been getting more protein while I'm at work as someone who doesn't do meal prep. I carry a baggy of dry TVP and a 1/3 measuring cup. I almost always buy food at work, either a salad or a soup. Regardless of which one I have, I measure out 1/3 cup of TVP into a paper cup and fill it with hot water from the water cooler and let it sit for 10-15 minutes. Then I'll take another paper cup and use it to drain the water out and also squeeze the TVP (by stacking them) to get rid of the water. I will rinse it with fresh water a couple more times and drain/squeeze and then add it to my salad or soup. I have to soak/rinse the TVP otherwise it will cause major bloating but if you don't have that problem you can just add it in directly. Be prepared to add extra salt to what you're eating.