I dunno; the article seems to make the perfect the enemy of the good.
Are most meat substitutes maximally healthy? Probably not. Are they likely healthier than the red meat they're replacing? Yes.
Are most meat substitutes maximally healthy? Probably not. Are they likely healthier than the red meat they're replacing? Yes.
Is it a perfect win? No. Is it likely healthier per our best guesses at nutrition science per the articles I've read? Yes. Again, it's not perfect.
https://chanapdavis.medium.com/the-skinny-and-fat-on-wall-st...
https://www.nutritionix.com/i/usda/beef-ground-80-lean-meat-...
https://www.nutritionix.com/i/beyond-meat/beyond-beef-plant-...
> higher fat
untrue
> higher sodium
true
> lower iron and calcium
untrue
Beyond has less calories, and less calories from fat. it also has less cholesterol and more protein. at least, according to this source. I suppose your final statement still stands, though. But to me the Beyond looks healthier, especially if you compensate for that increase in sodium elsewhere in your cooking.