"Risks of Plant-Based Diets: Study Reveals Health Concerns with Vegan Meat Alternatives"

A study suggests that plant-based meat products offer no clear benefit for heart health and may even lead to worse blood pressure compared to consuming real meat. The experiment involved vegan participants swapping meat for ultra-processed alternatives from various brands. Researchers urge the food industry to re-evaluate the development of meat alternatives to improve their nutritional attributes. The study highlights that the health benefits of traditional plant-based diets should not be conflated with plant-based meat diets. Interest in plant-based diets has increased, but recent research indicates a slowdown in demand for meat-free products.