Have you heard of Quorn? No? While it is a little hard for me to get excited about a meat substitute, because, well, there is no substitute for a proper steak, I am forced to say that nutritionally speaking Quorn does sound good, at least on paper.

What is Quorn? It is a vegetarian protein which is made from, wait for it, fungi. Yummy! (roles eyes). Okay, Quorn is made not just from any fungi, but from edible fungi and it has recently been approved by the FDA as a meat substitute.

Quorn is low in fat and calories and in my opinion, it is “low� in taste – it kind of tastes like boiled chicken – but it is high in fiber, which means it is a diet-friendly product that can be used in a low-carb vegetarian diet.

There is just one thing; Quorn may not be safe, according to the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI). CSPI has asked the FDA to take a closer look at Quorn, citing reports of gastrointestinal distress. Personally, I am distressed that fungi can be considered a meat substitute, but I digress.

The bottom line: If you are concerned about safety of Quorn, to avoid its potential side effects, eat real meat gradually incorporate Quorn into your diet.