Article 6Q9NF Plant-based meat alternatives are eco-friendlier and mostly healthier, study finds

Plant-based meat alternatives are eco-friendlier and mostly healthier, study finds

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Denis Campbell Health policy editor
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Food Foundation's study notes that some processed alternative protein' products have high levels of salt

Plant-based alternatives to meat are better for the planet and mostly healthier than products such as burgers and sausages made from animals, new research has found.

Environmentally the production of meat substitutes involves far fewer greenhouse gas emissions and much less water than that of meat dishes, according to the Food Foundation. Fake meat products also perform well nutritionally in comparison with the real thing. They contain fewer calories, less saturated fat and more fibre, the charity's study found.

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