Plant-Based Meat Alternatives
Plant-Based Meat Alternatives
by Claire Allen RD
These days more and more individuals are seeking plant-based alternatives to animal meat. Factors that contribute to this trend include a concern for the environment and animal rights, as well as research that supports the health benefits of a plant-based diet. A recent article in Today’s Dietitian highlighted several of the most popular formulations that are on the market. Below is a list of the top trends:
Impossible Foods’ Impossible Burger Patties: A refrigerated soy-based meat alternative that looks, cooks and tastes similar to ground beef. These patties can be used to prepare tacos, meatballs, sliders, and chili.
Nutrition information: Serving size 113 g, 240 calories, 14 g total fat, 8 g saturated fat, 9 g carbohydrates, 19 g protein, 370 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 1 g sugar.
JADA Plant Based Mediterranean Chick’n Mix: A shelf-stable, dry plant mix. To make, combine mix with water and oil to form a mince that can be shaped into balls or patties to make kebobs, gyros, falafels, and more. The balls and patties can be pan-fried, baked, or grilled.
Nutrition information: Serving size 41 g, 125 calories, 1.5 g total fat, 0 g saturated fat, 7 g carbohydrates, 21 g protein, 340 g sodium, 1 g fiber, 0 g sugar.
Morning Star Farms Veggie Breakfast Patties: An alternative to breakfast sausage, these can be pan-fried, baked, or microwaved for a morning protein boost.
Nutrition Information: Serving size 38 g, 80 calories, 3 g total fat, 0 g saturated fat, 5 g carbohydrates, 9 g protein, 230 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, <1 g sugar.
Loma Linda Blue Sesame Ginger Fishless Tuna: These are sold in 3-oz pouches and can be used as shelf-stable tuna alternative just as they would real tuna fish. Mix into tuna salad, casseroles, or pastas.
Nutrition Information: Serving 85 g, 79 calories, 2 g total fat, 0 g saturated fat, 7 g carbohydrates, 8 g protein, 178 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 2 g sugar.
The Neat Egg Substitute: These are sold in a 4.5-oz shelf stable package that can make the equivalent of 18 eggs for about $6. Mix the product with water to form the equivalent of one or more eggs to use in recipes where egg is used as a binder, such as in cakes, French toast, and meatless burgers.
Nutrition Information: Serving size 7 g, 30 calories, 1.5 g total fat, 4 g carbohydrates, 1 g protein, 2 g fiber, 4 g sugar.
If you are seeking guidance to transition to a more plant-based diet, schedule a consult with one of our registered dietitians at 224-407-4400 or at www.compgihealth.com #plantbaseddiet #meatalternatives.
Source: https://www.todaysdietitian.com/newarchives/1021p42.shtml