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The problems with plant based meat — Whalespan

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The problems with plant based meat

Paul Saladino9m · 2023-07-06

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✕Not SupportedPlant-based milks, such as oat milk and almond milk, are falsely marketed as being better for human health and the planet.✓Well SupportedCarrageenan, a thickening agent found in many almond milks, is known to cause gut inflammation and irritation.✕Not SupportedAlmonds contain defense chemicals, digestive enzyme inhibitors, and phytic acid, which reduce nutrient bioavailability.✕Not SupportedPlant-based milks containing seed oils can oxidize LDL and increase cardiovascular disease risk.Partially Supported

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Intuitive eating is effective for baseline healthy individuals who can differentiate bodily signals from noise.

◐Partially SupportedAnimal foods provide vital nutrients naturally, while plant-based milk substitutes require additives for palatability and nutritional adequacy.

◐Partially SupportedReal ground beef is nutrient-dense, providing bioavailable iron, zinc, manganese, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12.

◐Partially SupportedAnimal-based foods like eggs, meat, and milk naturally contain a high density of nutrients without the need for added synthetic vitamins.

◐Partially SupportedMost people lose magnesium from foods like kale, almonds, and peanut butter due to binding agents, rather than absorbing it.

◐Partially SupportedSoybeans and methylcellulose used in plant-based meats are not considered real food by the speaker.

✕Not SupportedIntuitive eating is not effective for individuals who are obese and metabolically unwell.

◐Partially SupportedPlant-based meat alternatives add synthetic vitamins because their base ingredients lack substantial nutrients.