Four things you need to know about plant-based burgers and your health
Four things you need to know about plant-based burgers and your health Plant-based “meat” is not a viable replacement for whole vegetables. Plant-based meat does not contain the vital nutrients that are found in fresh vegetables, including vitamins and minerals. It may also be a less sustainable option because plants require more resources to grow than animals. In order to offset this consumption of plant-based meat would require more land than animal agriculture uses which can lead to deforestation and habitat destruction. Plant-based meats are also less environmentally friendly because producing them requires large amounts of water and chemicals which can contribute to environmental degradation, pollution and contamination of the food supply." Faux meat provides the same nutritional benefits as ground beef. Faux meat is made from plants and does not contain the vital nutrients that are found in fresh vegetables, including vitamins and minerals. This can lead to vitamin def...