Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Are Plant-Based Meat Substitutes Healthy?
Oct 19, 2023
This podcast explores the health effects of plant-based meat substitutes, comparing them to animal meat. It discusses the potential benefits of transitioning towards plant-based diets, including reduced TMAO levels and cholesterol. The podcast also highlights the positive impacts on weight and blood sugar control when replacing animal protein with plant protein. It emphasizes the health benefits of plant-based proteins in reducing cholesterol levels and discusses the additional compounds present in plant protein concentrates used in meat substitutes.
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- Forming implementation intentions can help in breaking ingrained habits and reduce meat consumption despite the strong force of habit.
- Consuming plant-based meat alternatives instead of animal meat can lead to lower TMAO levels, cholesterol levels, modest weight loss, and potential reductions in the risk of heart disease and diabetes.
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Implementation intentions and habit formation
Forming implementation intentions, which are specific if-then plans to perform a particular behavior in a specific context, can help in breaking ingrained habits. In the context of reducing meat consumption, forming implementation intentions led people to think more often about their intention to reduce meat consumption and ultimately eat less meat, despite the strong force of habit.
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