Episode 99: Are Fake Meats Healthy?

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In this conversation, I dive into the whole fake meat thing—what’s actually in them, how they stack up nutritionally, and why some of the hype (both good and bad) doesn’t always hold up.

A lot of people assume fake meats are automatically healthier than the real deal, but it’s not that simple.

I talk through the differences between products, what to look out for on the label, and some of the sneaky stuff no one really talks about.

Time Stamps

00:00 Introduction to Fake Meats

02:57 Nutritional Value of Fake Meats

05:48 Health Implications of Processed Foods

08:16 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Click me for show notes!

103 episodes

Bite Me Nutrition

Episode 99: Are Fake Meats Healthy?

Bite Me Nutrition

published about a year ago

MP3•Episode home

In this conversation, I dive into the whole fake meat thing—what’s actually in them, how they stack up nutritionally, and why some of the hype (both good and bad) doesn’t always hold up.

A lot of people assume fake meats are automatically healthier than the real deal, but it’s not that simple.

I talk through the differences between products, what to look out for on the label, and some of the sneaky stuff no one really talks about.

Time Stamps

00:00 Introduction to Fake Meats

02:57 Nutritional Value of Fake Meats

05:48 Health Implications of Processed Foods

08:16 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Click me for show notes!

103 episodes

#Fitness #Nutrition #Jonathan Steedman, APD #APD #Jonathan Steedman

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