Are plant-based meat substitutes unhealthy?

They are typically lower in saturated fat and free of cholesterol compared with processed meat, but often higher in sodium — useful as a transition food rather than a dietary staple.

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Are plant-based meat substitutes unhealthy?: They are typically lower in saturated fat and free of cholesterol compared with processed meat, but often higher in sodium — useful as a transition food rather than a dietary staple.

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