It depends on the product, just as it does with real meat products. The Harvard Health Blog has an article comparing how healthy meatless burgers are. “The good news: Meatless burgers are a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals…The bad news: Meatless burgers are heavily processed and high in saturated fat.” 

Of course, not all meat alternatives are processed; take the black bean burger, for example, which isn’t highlight processed and is still a good source of protein, zinc, and iron.

Finally, as an article from USA Today says, ‘But two of the industry’s most prominent players, Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat, counter that many foods, including commercially raised meat, are processed. And they say that in addition to being better for the environment, their products match or surpass the nutritional impact of their animal counterparts.

For a Basic Beyond Burger
Lightly coat a skillet with olive oil and heat on medium-high.
Cook each side for 3 minutes or until brown.
But to REALLY enjoy them, check out Beyond Meat’s recipes here

All proteins are molecules that consist of amino acids. The human body needs nine essential amino acids to function. While some plant proteins contain all nine amino acids, some don’t, which is why variety is always encouraged in a plant-based diet.

Complete Plant Proteins

1.Soybeans

2.Quinoa

Incomplete Plant Proteins

3.Edamame

4.Almonds

5.Lentils

5.Spirulina

7.Chickpeas

8.Tofu

9.Tempeh

10.Peanuts