The Science of Alt Protein: Are alternative protein products the ultra-processed exception?

Join Dr. Michael Greger for a data-driven exploration of the health effects of plant-based meats compared to their animal-based counterparts. High consumption of ultra-processed foods is linked to increased risks of adverse health outcomes, however, these associations appear to be driven largely by sweetened beverages and animal-based meats. This raises the possibility that plant-based meats could ironically offer a solution to the ultra-processed foods problem. Unlike other ultra-processed foods, plant-based meats are healthier than the foods they were designed to replace.