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Plant Blased: Not Always Good for You
just because it's Plant Based...
doesn't mean it's good for you
by Annie Keohane
As more people turn to a vegan diet, new plant-based creations that mimic the taste and texture of meat and dairy products come on the market daily. On the one hand, this is a wonderful thing - a sprinkling of faux mozzarella on a vegan pizza, or Pepper Jack in an enchilada, adds a touch of authenticity to a favorite dish. Grilled Tofu Pups were a tradition on July 4th when my son was little. Tofurkey at Thanksgiving. Why not, as a treat? But vegans should be aware that these highly processed foods are not a healthful replacement for whole foods. Read labels, as some brands are more pure than others. And consider, which sounds more wholesome: Potatoes or potato starch? Peas or pea protein isolate? Beans or processed wheat gluten? There is a scientifically documented synergy between the chemical compounds in plants which accounts for their incredible health-giving benefits. Once you break them down, and isolate this from that, that synergy disappears. Eating whole foods, as unprocessed as possible, is the most sensible way to go.
by Jocelyn Brennan, President/CEO
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