Down-to-Earth advice from a Dietitian Mom. Plus easy, healthy recipes for your family.
Is plant-based "meat" healthy?
I recently tried a new plant-based "chicken" product.
It was served in a lettuce cup with fresh veggies and a yummy sauce.
When I posted a photo of it on my Real Mom Nutrition Facebook page, I wasn't quite prepared for the reaction.
A lot of people had strong feelings about plant-based "meats".
Those are products like Impossible Burger and Beyond Sausage.
They look and feel (and kinda taste) like meat, but they're entirely meatless.
On the thread, some people said that going meatless isn't about eating something engineered to mimic meat.
Some people said the engineering itself--namely all the ingredients packed into them--rendered them highly-processed junk.
And some said that soy, which is often used as the protein source, wasn't even safe to eat.
So I took a deep dive into plant-based meats for a brand new post that answers some of your biggest questions about these products:
Are they healthy?
Are they truly better for the environment?
And ARE they high-processed junk?
Tap the pink button below to get my take--including what we do as a family!
| Is Plant-Based "Meat" Healthy? |
Real Mom Menu
Sunday: Pizza leftovers from husband's birthday party
Monday: Scrounge Nite
Tuesday: Baked Sage Meatballs w/ roasted broccoli
Wednesday: Veggie Stir-Fry with Noodles
Thursday: Sally out with friends/Guys have BBQ pulled pork sandwiches w/ fries + salads
Friday: Steaks and baked potatoes w/ green salads
Saturday: Scrounge or Take-Out
Real Mom Recommendations
The Big Brunch This HBO Max show is created and hosted by Dan Levy of Schitt's Creek fame. I love reality shows with heart, where everyone cheers each other on and there's no forced or fake drama. If you like The Great British Baking Show, I think you'll like this one too!
Best,
Sally
Real Mom Nutrition
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