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Apr 2021
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What the Heck is Seitan? Is It Healthy?

QuickAndDirtyTips.com, Monica Reinagel
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What is seitan, and what's it made of? How do you use it? Is it good for you? Find out whether meat substitute one to try or one to skip? Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/heal ... Show More
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