Tofu, Tempeh, Seitan, and TVP. You may not think of tofu or tempeh as vegetables, but they are plant-based and made from soybeans. TVP, or texturized vegetable protein, is also made from soy. Seitan is made from wheat gluten.The meat in any recipe can be replaced with one of these plant-based options.ofu, Tempeh, Seitan, and TVP. You may not think of tofu or tempeh as vegetables, but they are plant-based and made from soybeans. TVP, or texturized vegetable protein, is also made from soy. Seitan is made from wheat gluten.
Avoid these foods for diarrhea relief: 1  Fatty foods. 2  Milk, butter, ice cream, and cheese. 3  Alcohol and caffeine drinks. 4  Sorbitol and other artificial sweeteners. 5  Foods that cause excess gas. 6  Foods that may be tainted.
Best foods: The BRAT diet: bananas, rice, applesauce and toast. Also oatmeal, boiled potatoes, saltine crackers, and baked chicken or turkey without skin are safe bets. Worst foods: Sugarless candy and gum containing sorbitol or other artificial sweeteners, which aren't digestible and can trigger diarrhea. Other foods that can cause gas and bloating include onions, apples, broccoli, cabbages, and beans. Dairy may also aggravate diarrhea, as well as alcohol and caffeine.