Nov 3, 2003 08:00 ET

Fantastic Foods,(R) Inc. First to Introduce All-Natural, Low-Carb Convenient Meals

Great Tasting Individual Meal Solutions Ready in Less Than Five Minutes

NAPA, Calif., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Fantastic Foods, Inc., one of the most well-known and established all-natural food brands, today announced a new line of low-carb Quick Meal Cups and low-carb Fast Naturals(TM) Ready Meals.


To date, Fantastic Foods is the first to offer complete low-carb meals that deliver great taste, all-natural ingredients rich in nutrients and fiber, convenience, and a variety of ethnic flavors. The new low-carb meals are perfect for low-carb consumers on the go, at work, or on vacation, making it simple to maintain a low-carb regime.


"These individual low-carb convenient meals go beyond the present offering of low-carb snacks, pastas, and desserts," explained John Foraker, CEO of HomeGrown Natural Foods, Inc., parent to Fantastic Foods, Inc. "They are all natural, delicious tasting, quick to prepare, affordable, and complete, all of which are key advantages."


The low-carb Quick Meal Cups include: Vegetarian Mandarin Chicken, Hot and Sour, Asian Ginger Broccoli, Shiitake Mushroom, Vegetarian Chicken & Sausage Gumbo, Sun-Dried Tomato Basil, Broccoli & Cheddar, and Vegetarian Beef with Barley. Net carbs per meal are three to six grams. Suggested retail price is $1.99. Start ship is December 1, 2003. Fantastic Foods, a pioneer in the natural food industry, was one of the first to offer delicious, all-natural meal cups for consumers on the go.


The low-carb Fast Naturals Ready Meals include: Creamy Alfredo, Spaghetti with "Meatballs," Pesto Primavera, Chili Mac, and Teriyaki with Soy Pasta. Net carbs per meal are eight to nine grams. All flavors are high in soy protein. Suggested retail price is $3.99. Start ship is February 2, 2004. Fast Naturals Ready Meals, introduced in May 2003, are all-natural, shelf-stable (no refrigeration required), heat & serve meals that are ready in five minutes. Innovative Retort Cooking locks in the freshness, flavor, and nutrition of Fast Naturals' ingredients, without preservatives, for 18 months.


Fantastic Foods, Inc.


Fantastic Foods, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of HomeGrown Natural Foods, Inc., (www.homegrownnaturalfoods.com) is one of the nation's leading natural food companies, offering nearly 80 delicious and innovative all-natural vegetarian meals. Fantastic Foods is available nationwide in Natural, Grocery, and Club stores, and at www.fantasticfoods.com.
Contact: Andrea Stupka, HomeGrown Natural Foods, Inc., 1-707-254-3700, ext. 127, astupka@consorzio.com.


Source: Homegrown Natural Foods

CONTACT: contact Andrea Stupka of HomeGrown Natural Foods, Inc.,
+1-707-254-3700, ext. 127, or astupka@consorzio.com


Web site: http://www.fantasticfoods.com/


Web site: http://www.homegrownnaturalfoods.com/

Wow! I can't wait to try these!
I've really missed having something like the meal cups for lunch at work. I used to eat Fantastic Foods soups all the time.
Most of my local grocers carry them too.





Always eat your veggies first!

Sounds neat. All vegetarian, though. I would have to bring some string cheese along with me or something to have enough protein, I suspect, but this is a great start!!

Blessings!
Sharron
Author of "Low Carb Cooking at Sharron's Place," and "Extreme Lo-Carb Cuisine" to be released in December

www.thelowcarbcook.com

"My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart." Colossians 2:2

SOY in any way, shape or form is POISON! That's all I have to say about these products.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by kateryna:
SOY in any way, shape or form is POISON! That's all I have to say about these products.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Can you please provide a source of this statement? In other words, evidence to back up your claim that soy is poisonous?

-WRITE GIRL
Six days into Carb Addicts, I was no longer a raving, lunatic overeater! 5'6 female. 328/318...

Offhand here are a few sites:
http://www.westonaprice.org/soy/index.html
http://www.thyroid-info.com/articles/soydangers.htm
http://www.thyroid-info.com/articles/soydoerge.htm
http://www.soyonlineservice.co.nz/home.htm

kateryna
Apr-15-03 226/200/126 (lean-ing towards NeanderThin)
You can only be young once, but you can be immature forever!

Anti-Soy - http://www.westonaprice.org/soy/isoflavones.html

Pro-Soy - http://www.foodrevolution.org/what_about_soy.htm

You're going to find arguments swinging both ways, and eventually need to just form your own opinion based on your own research.

(296/220/135) 04/01/03
The Downward Spiral Begins

oops and:
http://www.islamonline.net/English/S...rticle01.shtml
http://www.soyinfo.com/dangers.shtml
http://www.roex.com/dangerofsoylinks.htm

BTW since the politically correct establishment, food manufacturers and other bashers of low-carb plans have jumped on the "Benefits of Soy" bandwagon, I have automatically become suspicious of it.

[This message was edited by kateryna on 11-05-03 at 01:19 PM.]

Hmmm... those are interesting links.

Having plowed through all that, I now feel a bit more skeptically about soybeans as well. It doesn't sound like a good thing for children.

**************
"Sometimes I think you have to march right in and demand your rights, even if you don't know what your rights are, or who the person is you're talking to. Then on the way out, slam the door."

I spoke with my ND about the soy issue and what he said is that there are a lot of valid arguements on both sides. A little bit occassionally isn't going to hurt.

I certainly wouldn't want to eat it every day, and I don't. I only use it on occassion.

Please, this manufacturer is trying to do something helpful for us. Let's keep this nice, ok?

Blessings!
Sharron
Author of "Low Carb Cooking at Sharron's Place," and "Extreme Lo-Carb Cuisine" to be released in December

www.thelowcarbcook.com

"My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart." Colossians 2:2

Kat: you are certainly entitled to your opinion, and I'm glad you feel free to express it here.

But, as shrinkydink so rightly pointed out, there is "another side" to be considered.

I personally do the same as sharron and have soy "occasionally". But I am also wary of the huge amount of soy one would end up eating if one consumed "all" the low carb products containing them. Which points up what we all know: eating whole foods is best!

Anyway, I appreciate all of you, and the mature way we handle disagreements and our strong opinions on these boards. It is certainly a pleasure to work with our members who I have always felt (ok, so I'm biased!) are the best on the net!

Keep on talking, thinking and making your own decisions,
Andrea

Although I do not follow the Atkins plan, it is apparent to me (after reading 3 of his books) that he was a stickler for research-backed information when it came to health. Still, his opinions were extremely unpopular and rubbed people the wrong way for many decades. I am confident that had Atkins lived he would have eventually seen through the SOY myth. We already get lots of soy if we eat mayonaisse, commercially prepared salad dressings, and other products.It is hard to find many items that do not contain soy. When it comes to soy, even a little is too much. This soy should not be confused with oriental soy, which is prepared quite differently, and which is used quite differently than North American soy. Being married to an Asian gave me insights into their way of eating. The fact that this company is going out of it's way to prepare low-carb meals does not mean I should support them if I feel they are making unhealthy food.

Andrea, it is very generous of you to make the comment that I am entitled to my opinion, that I felt free to state it in this forum, and that mature (as opposed to me) individuals will make up their own minds. For this I thank you.

BTW Ray Audette author of NeanderThin does not allow the consumption of soy as it is considered a legume and legumes contain toxins.

kateryna
Apr-15-03 226/200/126 (lean-ing towards NeanderThin)
You can only be young once, but you can be immature forever!

[This message was edited by kateryna on 11-06-03 at 01:16 PM.]

kateryna: i was including you in the mature individuals, actually.

but your reply is really out of line with the tone of my response.

i am truly sorry if you took my reply as condenscending, it was not meant to be.

I am going to close this thread, because I don't think there is any more to be said on this topic at the moment.

I will tell you this: if you would like to write an article about this issue, I'd seriously consider making it a permanent part of our knowledge base here at LCE.

I hope you will consider it.

Best wishes,
LCandrea