An American Heart Association Meeting Report released last week summarises findings from studies of how plant-based diets affect humans. The specialists conclude that, “Adding high-quality plant-based foods to diet decreases risk of deaths from heart disease and other causes.”
Report Finds Plant-Based Meat a Healthy Option: Challenging Ultra-Processed Myths
A new report by the Good Food Institute Europe suggests that plant-based meat in Europe offers a good nutritional profile on average, which may lead to various health advantages. The report, reviewed by food scientists and health experts, analyzed recent studies conducted in Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, and Sweden comparing plant-based and animal meat, to determine the nutritional profile of plant-based meat against EU guidelines. According to the figures, plant-based meats are a source of fiber, bioavailable proteins, and micronutrients, with low saturated fat. On the contrary, animal meat lacks fiber, is high in saturated fat, and can contain traces of antibiotics and bacteria. Furthermore, plant-based meat, which meets the EU definition of high-protein foods, offers similar protein calories to conventional meat in all categories …
