Is plant-based meat healthy? What a dietitian has to say

Plant-based meat has taken the healthy eating world by storm. What was once a category reserved for rubbery soy-based sausage and chewy fake chicken nuggets is now a category that offers some pretty impressive-tasting food.

But is plant-based meat healthy? Or is it just a food trend sounds healthy when in reality it doesn't really benefit our overall health?

What is plant-based meat?

Meat products, such as beef, bacon and sausage, come from animal sources, such as pigs (pork), cows (beef) and chickens. Plant-based meat, on the other hand, may look and taste like your favorite meat, ...