The Outlier Health Podcast
Plant-Based Morning Show: Should We Stop Calling Plant-Based Meat 'Ultra-Processed'?
Feb 14, 2024
This podcast discusses topics such as lab-grown meat being removed from restaurant menus, a lawsuit involving plant-based salmon, vegan restaurants considering adding meat to the menu, and the controversy of labeling plant-based meat as 'ultra-processed.'
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- The report suggests that there needs to be a differentiation between different types of ultra-processed foods and highlights that not all plant-based meats are the same, and a more nuanced approach is needed to determine the healthfulness of specific products.
- The study highlights the need for clearer categorization and understanding of different levels of processing in food products, as people do not consider other plant-based products, such as milks and cheeses, as ultra-processed.
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Misleading Ultra Processed Label
A new report argues that the term 'ultra processed' is misleading and causing confusion and harm to trust in plant-based meats. The report suggests that there needs to be a differentiation between different types of ultra-processed foods and highlights that not all plant-based meats are the same. It also highlights that the association of ultra-processed with plant-based meats deters many Europeans from buying them. The report suggests that instead of demonizing all ultra-processed foods, a more nuanced approach is needed to determine the healthfulness of specific products.
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