Are Plant-based Meats Really Healthy?

What are plant-based meats made of?

Manufacturers use a variety of ingredients to make plant-based, or "fake," meats. For example, a plant-based burger might be a simple patty consisting of mushrooms and beans, or it might contain pea protein, soy, or seitan to give it an authentic meat-like texture. Ingredients that brands use in plant-based meat products may include:

• vital wheat gluten or seitan
• soy and tofu
• pea protein
• potato starch
• coconut oil
• beans and lentils
• nuts and seeds
• vegetables