PLANT-BASED “MEATS” are essentially the best of both for the planet-conscious eater — they satisfy the burger craving and avoid the carbon cost of cattle farming. As a bonus, they also tend to have less saturated fat (not good) than red meat, but for some, plant-based “meats” pose a different nutritional conundrum: Do they have as much protein as red meat? In fact, do they have enough protein at all?
KFC unveils Beyond Fried Chicken nationwide, available at Springfield locations
To start the new year, KFC rolled out a new menu item, available nationwide in the chain's traditional take-home box. The difference? It's plant-based.