New research found that vegetarians who ate plant-based meat alternatives had a 42% higher risk of depression as well as signs of greater inflammation. Plant-based meat alternatives are processed ...

This is one of the few meat substitutes for vegans and vegetarians that isn’t made with soy—making it a good option for people who have soy allergies or who are trying to avoid it. However, if you ...

Let’s face it: not every meat substitute hits the mark. If you’re on a meatless quest, whether for health, ethical reasons, or just pure curiosity, you might have stumbled upon some options that leave ...

Are burgers made from plants really better for you than real beef burgers? Scientists have found that in most cases, plant-based meat substitutes - or “alt-meat” - can improve some measures of your ...

Working with a plant-based meat substitute for the first time can be a daunting task. The biggest, and one of the most common, mistakes that people make with these proteins is approaching them as they ...

CHICAGO — A new meat substitute made its debut Monday at the Private Label Manufacturers Association’s annual show. Unlike other meat substitutes on the market, Grein is not made from soy. Rather, its ...

Jackfruit, a large tropical fruit, is often used as a meat substitute. It’s available as a whole fruit or sometimes sliced into more manageable, usable pieces. Unripe, it’s green and unyielding; as it ...