New research suggests meat alternatives like plant based burger patties and sausages are more expensive and less healthy than traditional vegetarian staples such as lentils, beans and chickpeas.
The study, by Dr Leanne Young, public health dietitian and researcher at the University of Auckland's School of Population Health, looked at the nutritional and cost value of meat alternatives, and found that not all meat-free meals are equal.
Dr Young says not only will fake meat cost more, but it tends to be highly processed and higher in fat and sodium.
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