Thread: Whats for lunch today.?

thanks for the tip I will defo try those Asda fillets! Anything to bulk up my superfree food intake! xx

I'm sorry to break a few bubbles here but most of the Asda meat free range is not syn free because it's made of soya protein and not quorn. Most has only a small syn value but worth remembering and therefore not superfree either.

Asda Meat Free, Chicken Style Pieces, frozen 350g pack

Original 2½ Syns Green 2½ Syns

Asda Meat Free, Chicken Style Fillets, twin pack, frozen 115g each

Original 3½ Syns Green 3½ Syns

Asda Meat Free, Lincolnshire Sausages, 5 pack, chilled 56g each

Original 1 Syns Green 1 Syns

Asda Meat Free, Meatballs, frozen 400g pack

Original 3 Syns Green 3 Syns

Asda Meat Free, Mince, frozen 600g pack

Original 8 Syns Green 8 Syns

Originally Posted by Circes

I'm sorry to break a few bubbles here but most of the Asda meat free range is not syn free because it's made of soya protein and not quorn. Most has only a small syn value but worth remembering and therefore not superfree either.

Asda Meat Free, Chicken Style Pieces, frozen 350g pack

Original 2½ Syns Green 2½ Syns

Asda Meat Free, Chicken Style Fillets, twin pack, frozen 115g each

Original 3½ Syns Green 3½ Syns

Asda Meat Free, Lincolnshire Sausages, 5 pack, chilled 56g each

Original 1 Syns Green 1 Syns

Asda Meat Free, Meatballs, frozen 400g pack

Original 3 Syns Green 3 Syns

Asda Meat Free, Mince, frozen 600g pack

Original 8 Syns Green 8 Syns

Ouch!

It's awful to be the bearer of bad news but it's better to be aware of the 'syn pits' than to go on blissfully unaware.

I didn't think the Asda stuff was syn free, i was surprised but it seemed reasonable that the fillets were.

TESCO Lincolnshire meat free sausages, which is what I have, ARE free though.

I got this straight from my Food Directory.... hmmmmm now Im confused. ! ! ! !

Originally Posted by Vixxster

I didn't think the Asda stuff was syn free, i was surprised but it seemed reasonable that the fillets were.

TESCO Lincolnshire meat free sausages, which is what I have, ARE free though.

You're quite right, I just had a quick look I must say I like the sound of the Spinach and Ricotta cheese sausages. Has anyone tried them?

I eat Morrisons eat smart sausages. Pork ones are free, cumberland just half a syn. Or WW sausages which are half a syn.

Right I am totally confused, can someone help me figure this out please.?
On page 12 of my food directory it clearly says that these are a superfree food.
If I have to syn them, its ok, I have spare syns for today, but Im just thinking that if I didnt have the internet at home, I would be relying on this book alone...
Am I totally missing something really obvious here and making an eejit of myself.??? (wouldnt be the first time lol)

I had Quorn Cumberland sausages, Fry light fried mushrooms, beans and 2 boiled eggs!! Yummy and all free!

Originally Posted by debbywebby1970

Right I am totally confused, can someone help me figure this out please.?
On page 12 of my food directory it clearly says that these are a superfree food.
If I have to syn them, its ok, I have spare syns for today, but Im just thinking that if I didnt have the internet at home, I would be relying on this book alone...
Am I totally missing something really obvious here and making an eejit of myself.??? (wouldnt be the first time lol)

Unfortunately the book is only ever going to be totally accurate at the point in time that it is written. The syn directory has been out for some time and the new updated version will be out soon. It may be that the ingredients have changed since the book was published but if you want to be sure you could alway phone the syn helpline. Sorry to not be of more help.

no, its ok..... I have changed my menu for today.. I have syns left over to cover it anyway...
What a SHAME. ! ! ! ! ! ! oh well....

Had my weigh in last night, and asked my consultant about these things...
she says that they are DEF free, superfree in fact. ! ! ! Now Im confused even more.
Think I will take them as 3.5 syns in future just to be on the safe side......
I mean.. looking at the packet I can see why they would have syns in them, as per 100g there is 9.8g fat in them, and the ingredients are soya protein, rapeseed oil, and dried potato.

I've just put a rice bake in the oven. I feel the need for something hot!

Cook a pack of Batchelors rice ( hope it's still free!) then dry fry onions, garlic, pepper and add some peas. Season and beat up some eggs (i used 4 med) Wack in a loaf tin for 35-40mins at 180c
If I have a spare hexa then I'll grate in some cheese. You could also add quark . 2 BIG portions! Free on green and EE.

That sounds great Judi, I must try it, thank you.

I am EE today, so I am having Beans on Toast for lunch today.

Thanks for the quorn-less idea ! I'm at work so my packed lunch was:

Large salad, rocket leaves, cottage cheese, 42g feta cheese (HA) and 20g mixed seeds (HB)..... I have a nice pear for later, yummy yummy.

Just had fruit for breakfast so today may well turn into an EE day, just not sure what to have for tea yet !