I don't think they're a passing fad, they're certainly here to stay, but I don't think they'll completely replace meat any time soon. They're not cheap, and while they have some health advantages over some meats they're not that healthy either.
The Rise of Plant-Based Meat Alternatives: Are They Here to Stay?
Ciroxa
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Hey Fizz community! 🌱🍔
With the growing popularity of plant-based diets, meat alternatives are becoming more common. Some believe they’re the future of food, while others think they’re just a passing trend.
What’s your take on plant-based meats? Do you see them as a healthy and sustainable option, or do you think they’re overhyped? Have you tried any, and how was your experience?
Let’s dive into the discussion—would love to hear your thoughts! 🙌
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I don't think they're a passing fad, they're certainly here to stay, but I don't think they'll completely replace meat any time soon. They're not cheap, and while they have some health advantages over some meats they're not that healthy either.
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Plant based diets are the challenge to the population but also choice for someone who can afford it. On the other side meats got expensive as well. Life cost is not going to get any cheaper especially when considering food expenses.
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In my case, meat is animal meat and I will always eat it.
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True, some plant-based products contain questionable ingredients or additives, which can make them less healthy than they appear. It's important to look beyond just the "plant-based" label and check the full ingredient list.
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whether it's real meat or plant-based
Food costs are definitely taking us all for a ride!
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I totally get that. For many, nothing beats real meat. The whole "plant-based" trend does seem to be more about marketing and driving up prices under the guise of being healthier. Sometimes it feels like it's less about nutrition and more about the label.
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It's an attempt to change people's habits in their diet, which would be less polluting, but you have to like this kind of food.
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I guess they would have to accept the following ingredients:
- Methylcellulose
- Carrageenan
- Natural Flavors
- Xanthan Gum
- Soy Protein Isolate
- Yeast Extract
- Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (HVP)
- Palm Oil
- Sodium Nitrate/Nitrite
- Artificial Coloring (e.g., Red 40, Yellow 5)
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I'm vegetarian but even I don't eat that stuff often. Super processed. Basically junk food in most cases. I do enjoy the occasional Impossible Meat burger though.
More likely we'll all be expected to eat ground up bug protein. That's the most sustainable option by far. 😑
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I haven't seen the crickets in the supermarket for a while.
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I've never actually gone looking for that lol so maybe I shouldn't believe everything I read online? :P
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That is unfortunately true.
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Who knows may we figure out that those ingredients have something in it that causes something else.
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So humans are to be made anything. To eat what someone else says to do and so on.
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Not sure if I would eat insects.
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Tempted by some crickets flour.. as me a part of this universal/eternal process of "everything is transformed" 😄
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Haha, you're diving into the circle of life with cricket flour! 😄 It’s all part of the grand cosmic transformation, from bugs to bites! 🌍✨ Who knew we'd evolve into cricket enthusiasts? Bon appétit to the future of food! 🦗🍴
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I would say no
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I’ll adapt, but I can still choose what not to eat! 😄
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They don’t want us to know, yet keep pouring money into marketing to glorify these profitable products!
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Yeah, it’s frustrating how it all works. But staying informed is key!
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I would choose not to eat but I mean that the circumstances are going as a trend.
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Information is the value.
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True, knowledge is power, but applied knowledge? That’s where the real value kicks in. 🚀💡
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Because of religion and history, some Asian countries have developed mature and affordable plant based food industry. Smoked tofu and fermented soybeans products are way more tasty than any plant based meat. Unfortunately, they are expensive in North America. To deal with rising food prices, I have been making my own tempeh and natto, which only cost me less than four dollars to buy enough non GMO soybeans for two people per month. And you do not need any equipment to make them. I still buy meat when they are on sale and eat only soybeans at least 3 times a week. Soybeans have complete amino acid, and fermented soybeans provide extra health benefits, such as high vitamins, easy digestion and enzymes that cleans your blood vessels.
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Yes. Using right information, knowledge and experience if possible makes perfect.
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That is great to know your recipe and have it much cheaper than on the market.
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That's a great approach! Making your own tempeh and natto is cost-effective, and you're getting all the nutritional benefits. It's great how fermented soy products can support health and digestion.
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Absolutely! It's all about learning and applying what works!
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I consider myself between vegetarian and carnivore
I like meat such as beef, chicken, veal and pork depending on how it is prepared
I tried plant-based meat but didn't like it that much
I think we should do the same thing as sustainable fishing, following the 3 principles of the environmental specifications: to ensure the sustainability of the animals, minimize the environmental impact and have effective management to adapt to different changes.
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That’s a well-rounded perspective! Focusing on sustainability in both fishing and meat production is essential. By following those principles, we can enjoy the foods we love while being mindful of our impact on the environment.
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Good point
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How people get iron if not all vegetables have as much of it? Also… for health in men, meat impacts in the content of biosynthesis of testosterone.
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B12 would be lacking without meat.
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Meat alternatives are here to stay. It's popular and available almost everywhere.
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Meat has the highest vitamin B12 content but otherwise there are other foods that contain it except that the difference with meat is rather enormous https://www.uniprix.com/en/article/nutrition/vitamin-b12
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While meat is the richest source of vitamin B12, plant-based alternatives like fortified cereals, nutritional yeast, and plant-based milks can provide it, though in smaller amounts. Supplementation is often recommended for those on fully plant-based diets to meet B12 needs effectively.
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Good to know thanks 👏
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I prefer to get it from meat :)
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Fermented tofu (stinky tofu) is also a B12 rich food. It's an acquire taste. Personally, I love it steamed or in spicy soup.
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Black sesame, black beans and some green leafy vegetables have iron. Also, it's easy to get iron by using any iron cookware, such as cast iron and iron wok. You can also put an iron fish while making soup or stew.
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I like tofu, but not stinky tofu. I'll stick with meat for B12.
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Vitamin C helps iron absorption!
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I must get most of mine from nutritional yeast because I've never had B12 issues over the past five years of being vegetarian (also depending on the brand you can easily get 100% of your B12 requirement from a small amount). Meanwhile, I know a few regular meat eaters who had to start taking pills/or getting shots in recent years. They must have absorption issues, otherwise it doesn't make much sense. Unless meat is becoming less B12 rich, like the soil is losing nutrients…
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That’s awesome that nutritional yeast works so well for you! It’s such a versatile and tasty source of B12. You’re right—absorption issues can affect anyone, regardless of diet. Some meat-eaters might not realize their bodies aren’t absorbing B12 efficiently, or modern farming practices could be impacting nutrient levels in soil and, in turn, in meat. It’s fascinating how individual needs vary! Do you have a favorite way to use nutritional yeast? 😊
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