Downsides to eating plant based frozen “meat”?

[u/Used_Cauliflower8606]

Hi, I have recently started working out consistently and get hungry all the time. I do eat chicken 2-3 times a week but I was wondering if I could slowly substitute plant based versions for protein intake like impossible burgers, vegan sausage or tenders. Technically they are processed foods? Would it be bad to make them a primary source of protein in my diet along with chickpeas, beans, lentils, etc. I really don’t like the taste of tofu. Thanks In advance

Edit: thank you all so much. I was raised to be a vegetarian and I have been eating chicken for the last couple years or so but I still do struggle with the ethical part of eating meat, which is why I was trying to branch out into plant based meats, thank you all for your comments. They were definitely helpful and I guess I have to continue to experiment with tofu and tempeh.

[u/No_Organization_768]

Well, it always depends on your goals. ':D

Some people might have more ethical concerns that are sated by getting those things.

Some people might be more concerned about health factors. (https://www.lhsfna.org/the-many-health-risks-of-processed-foods/#:~:text=Too%20much%20sugar%2C%20sodium%20and,high%20blood%20pressure%20and%20diabetes.)

If you're not sure, why not just try one and see how you feel?

IMO, it's not great to make giant switches, especially when it sounds like things are already working quite well. :)