Companies like Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat tout the environmental benefits of their ultra-processed substitutes with the goal of convincing consumers that “meat doesn’t have to come from animals.” However, new evidence suggests that the impact of mock meat on people and the planet could be more
Health: According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, the global appetite for meat is expected to double by 2050. In light of this new information, a number of biotech startups are striving to replace livestock with science labs. Companies like Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat tout the environmental benefits of their ultra-processed substitutes with the goal of convincing consumers that “meat doesn’t have to come from animals.” However, new evidence suggests that the impact of mock meat on people and the planet could be more damaging than that of responsibly raised livestock.
Listen: In this episode of the Mindbodygreen podcast, Jason Wachob and Diana Rodgers, R.D., unpack why meat isn’t the problematic factor in America’s diet. Instead of demonizing animal products, Diana stresses the importance of eating real foods and cutting out processed carbohydrates while unpacking her lifelong struggle with celiac disease. Along the way, she highlights the role that holistic planned grazing plays in regenerating soil and improving animal welfare. Want to watch Diana’s upcoming film about the nutritional, environmental, and ethical case for better meat? Join the Sacred Cow waitlist and be first in line during the fall preview week (Nov. 22-30) before it hits the mainstream streaming platforms.
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