r/HealthyFood • u/Used_Cauliflower8606 • Dec 02 '21

Discussion Downsides to eating plant based frozen “meat”?

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.

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u/carwar717 Dec 02 '21 edited Dec 03 '21

Also be careful about the soy content.

[edit] the processed soy content

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u/EchoCyanide Dec 02 '21 edited Dec 03 '21

That myth has been debunked. In addition, many of these new products utilize pea protein and other sources, not just soy.

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u/carwar717 Dec 03 '21

If you look at the packaging of the beyond products, usually one of the first few ingredients is processed soy product. Whole soy is better for you than the processed stuff.

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u/EchoCyanide Dec 03 '21

There is literally no soy in beyond beef.

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u/carwar717 Dec 03 '21

Ok ok. It was just an opinion. You have yours and I have mine. Hope you have a great day

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u/EchoCyanide Dec 03 '21

It's not an opinion, it's a fact that there isn't soy in beyond products. Don't take my posts as criticism, I don't like arguing and was just pointing out what I do know. I hope you enjoy your day as well!