Are Fake Meat Products Good for You?

It depends on which ones you're consuming, health experts say.

By Carina Woudenberg
Jul 27, 2021 3:00 PMJul 27, 2021 3:01 PM
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Most health experts would agree that eating meat — especially red meat — in large quantities isn't good for us, or the planet. Studies point to an increased risk of heart disease and cancer correlating to our meat-heavy diets. And research shows that moving toward a more plant-based diet is one of the most effective changes individuals can make to help combat climate change.

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