Nestle counts the carbs.(Rollout)(Brief Article)

Food Processing, March, 2004 by Toops, Diane

An estimated 50 million adults are on low-carbohydrate or weight-loss diets. There is growing concern, however, that meals high in fat but low in carbs may have longer-term negative health effects.

To solve the dilemma, Solon, Ohio-based Nestle Prepared Foods Co. rolled out 11 SKUs of Stouffer's Lean Cuisine containing between 12 and 25 grams of carbohydrates. At only 300 calories, each entree contains one or two full servings of vegetables and features lean proteins such as chicken, turkey and beefsteak and flavorful sauces.

Varieties include four new selections--Three Cheese Chicken, Roasted Turkey and Vegetables, Steak Tips Portabello and Honey Dijon Grilled Chicken. The line also includes the popular Herb Roasted Chicken and Beef Pot Roast entrees,...

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