Have you guys heard about Gardein? I’m a little weary of fake meat and haven’t used any in a long time but I decided to give it a chance. So far I have used the Pulled Pork in enchiladas, Beefless Tips in a quinoa/vegetable mix, Chick’n Scallapini with veggies, Chick’n Good Stuff on top of spaghetti, Crispy Tenders in a taco, Buffalo Wings in a sandwich, and I think that pretty much makes me a full on fat ass. It’s a good addition to any meal…the consistency is what you would expect. Be sure not to overcook it and let it rest for 1 minute after cooking for it to firm back up. If you avoid fake meats when cooking, cook for you. I feel it’s my job to review them and let you know.

There was a article published yesterday regarding a harmful chemical called ‘hexane’ which is being used to process soy protein in a lot of popular veggie friendly foods (i.e. Morningstar Farms, Amy’s, etc). Read about this chemical here as well as find out if your favorite veggie food is effected.  One of Gardein’s active ingredients is soy protein….whether or not they use hexane to process it is unknown. They are not listed on the good or bad side.  What I got from reading the article is that most fake meats labeled organic are hexane free but the others are not.