It also is often a perfectly balanced meal, consisting of protein, vegetable, carbohydrate, often dairy and even fruit.

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Allow the chef to prepare a balanced meal composed of five essential dishes: Thai salad (yum), chilli relish (kreung jim), stir fry (jan phat), curry (keng) and soup (nahm keng).

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"We do our part on our Pepper Pals menu to meet these requirements (for a well-balanced meal) by offering choices, including grilled chicken, salad with low-fat ranch dressing, fresh pineapples, steamed broccoli and celery sticks, " the company said in a statement.

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"Our products are part of a balanced, sensible diet, and they can be enjoyed as a valuable part of any meal, including snacks, " says Applebaum.

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