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More and more people I know have become partly vegetarian and it seems that the meat replacements are also becoming more popular. But I can't say much about the

• wayoutthere 7y ago
  This is true in the US; and is becoming true elsewhere simply because meat has become so expensive. I know several friends who have gone vegetarian for a combination of health, financial and environmental benefits. It’s pretty common in progressive circles in the US at least.
• rocgf 7y ago
  > it seems that the meat replacements are also becoming more popular Which is very unfortunate, in my opinion. It might get people to switch to a more animal-friendly diet, but I simply can't think of how meat replacements are healthier than real meat.
  • d33 7y ago
    It really depends on what you call meat replacements. There are vegan dishes that can work as a decent barbecue sausage substitutes and I heard that synthetic-heme-based products can have a meaty feel... it's not like meat in super healthy when abused, so I wouldn't be surprised if a plant-based version could actually be better.
  • chimprich 7y ago
    What meat substitutes did you have in mind? How about tofu? Compared to say, cured meats, which contain cancer-causing nitrates, and far more heart disease-causing saturated fats, it's got to be significantly healthier. And they're certainly healthier for the environment.
  • Vinnl 7y ago
    But if health is the main concern, the challenges are far greater than just meat consumption...