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A review of 43 studies assessing the health and environmental impacts of plant-based meat alternatives from the University of Bath has found they fare much better than animal products.4 From a health perspective, they have a favourable nutritional profile (lower in total and saturated fat, but higher in fibre), may benefit weight loss, and are no different from animal products in terms of promoting muscle growth. As a bonus, the plant-based meat alternatives were found to be significantly more sustainable across a range of outcomes, including greenhouse gas emissions, water and land use.