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November 2005

 

Morningstar Farms Meal Starters

 

 

I just discovered a new product that I really like. They are Veggie Chick'N Strips from Morningstar Farms. They are 100% vegan, made from all-vegetable (soy) protein and are already cut into strips, seasoned, and frozen. They only take 30-60 seconds to heat up in the microwave, or 2-3 minutes in a skillet. Use them in salads, pasta, stir fries, and fajitas. Anyplace you would use chicken.

 

Each package contains 2 1/2 servings (about 12 strips or 3 ounces per serving), has 130 calories, 3 grams fat (0.5 grams sat, no trans) and an incredible 21 grams of protein!!! You guys who know me, know how much of a stickler I am about protein needs being met. Unfortunately sodium is high at 860 mg (from seasonings) but potassium is high too at 460 mg. I like to take both numbers into account. I'm not as paranoid about sodium if potassium is high too.

 

These things are so easy to work with. Enjoy!

 

www.morningstarfarms.com

1-800-962-0120

 

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