Are Beyond Meat and the Impossible Burger Healthy?

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Beyond Meat, Impossible Burger, and your health: What happens when you compare the trans fats, saturated fat, sodium, and cholesterol levels in plant-based versus animal-based burgers?
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@NutritionFactsOrg 3 жыл бұрын

If you missed the first video in this series on plant-based meats, check out The Environmental Impacts of Plant-Based Meat Substitutes: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ibCDeaqFvM2vmqc.html

@evilcanofdrpepper 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Dr. Greger, I recently had very bad food poisoning or something (possibly C. Diff) lasting 12 days after finishing some antibiotics. I've been trying to rebuild the ecosystem within my GI tract with probiotics and found these probiotic dried apricot slices by a company called Mariani. apparently they make other stuff too and it claims on the bag that they can be up to 10 times more effective at delivering the microbes than common yogurt cultures but I just don't understand how you can make apricot slices probiotic. How would they do this, are they effective and do you think that the sulfur dioxide and/or sodium bisulfite added as preservatives or the fact that they are not refrigerated negatively impact their microbe capacity? Also do you have any suggestions for new things that might help or food based ways to treat that sort of GI discomfort?

@Frenchblue8 3 жыл бұрын

@@evilcanofdrpepper it seems you have never heard of the vegan/ plant-based nutrition KZfaqr and certified nutritionist, Gojiman. Watch any of his videos because they all contain at the beginning his credentials and what tests and procedures he can offer as professional services. If you are unfamiliar with him he always shares that his interest in nutrition began with a doctor prescribed course of antibiotics that literally made him ill for around 2 to 3 years during which time he tried all sorts of treatments, medications, procedures etc. So you would be barking up the exactly right tree because the man figured out on his own how to heal his own antibiotic destroyed gut microbiome with plants all by himself in the end. Put that experience with a natural desire to help others, and the outcome was the birth of a career in healing through plants/ plant-based nutrition! Good luck, but you likely won't need too much of it because the trouble with you is exactly what Simon/ Goji man deals with every day.

@johnsinger4244 3 жыл бұрын

can you talk about the study of the rats they used and all of them caused liver cancer with the special ingredient they use out of the pea roots. hemoglobin...." they ended up dismissing the study ofcourse....because that go against there own company. but do we just dismiss this?

@kimberlyanita1006 2 жыл бұрын

Nobody is eating this after Kim K advertisement. I personally would not trust a food she endorsed.

@PGMP2007 Жыл бұрын

So... not great, but is a step forward if you are eating meat burgers. Got it.

@ericmeiselbach8629 3 жыл бұрын

It’s like what Dr G always says when asked “is it healthy?”..........”compared to what?”

@ShadowTheLight 3 жыл бұрын

In the video he compares it to the meat based versions

@hmmm-rr7hv 3 жыл бұрын

2:47 Scientists doing science?! That was so funny.

@5unshineBear 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha. That was funny

@MukulVyas5 3 жыл бұрын

Processing plants in a processing plant😂😂😂

@Frenchblue8 3 жыл бұрын

Not bad. Not bad at all. Brought a half smile....😏

@tonyrobo7041 3 жыл бұрын

Tried these today. They was very nice and couldn't tell difference much.

@Madasin_Paine 3 жыл бұрын

It would be interesting to see how much plastic ends up in these types of burgers giving all the tubing and hardware that is necessary to develop these products. Having that protein and meat residing in a plastic bag is additive no doubt. Then there's the cleaning agents in these massive complex plants. GMO. Salt high

@demondrummingonyourcasket1095 Жыл бұрын

ENGLISH BABY!

@80sGal88 Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@relaxgood512 3 жыл бұрын

Processed food is not healthy. Not eating highly processed foods, fast food, restaurant food and not using adulterated oils for cooking is a huge step towards good health.

@fraktux 3 жыл бұрын

I won't change for anything my quinoa, bean and sweat potato burgers made at home 😋

@Harrowed2TheMind 3 жыл бұрын

I know it's a typo, but just picturing the 'sweat potatoes' in my mind made me chuckle a bit. XD

@mr.soleno2878 3 жыл бұрын

Paties Made with that ir mushrooms can very really tasty, they are their own thing. C:

@vaughn257 3 жыл бұрын

recipe?

@fraktux 3 жыл бұрын

@@vaughn257 1 sweat potato 14 oz. (400g) can kidney beans drained 1 tsp ground cumin 1/2 cup (60g) quinoa 1 tsp paprika Salt & pepper to taste

@tomasdelasota8581 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry to correct you but burger only can be called burgers if their maid of meat. Exactly 60% meat and fat. Call it whatever you want... like medallion .

@allencrider 3 жыл бұрын

Beyond Meat's burger is a lot better than Impossible Burger, but they're both greasy and salty. And expensive.

@Wwetitanfan27 3 жыл бұрын

It's funny how varied people's perspectives are. I know people who agree with you, I know people who feel the opposite, they like impossible but not beyond. Some people like both. and there are even people who don't like either.

@allencrider 3 жыл бұрын

@@Wwetitanfan27 I've been living for years without oil. So that makes them so shocking and cringey to handle.

@UrDoinItWrong 3 жыл бұрын

TEAM IMPOSSIBLE!!! no way man impossible better :D

@jamescalifornia2964 3 жыл бұрын

@@UrDoinItWrong ~ That's _impossible !!_ 😮❓

@ikoukas 3 жыл бұрын

not as expensive as the future medication you will have to pay for or the potential surgeries you could need

@RXP91 3 жыл бұрын

I'e gone all in with the Daily Dozen and WFPB for 3 weeks now. Was reducing my meat consumption dramatically the last 3 years and the meat substitutes were very important in that journey, as were the vegan food markets. I knew most of the enviornmental science, a little of the health stuff but the thing that makes it easy to transition is the alternatives and markets. You can do it socially, go to nice resturants and have a beer and burger etc. It's awesome. Now I much prefer proper veggie burger patty's rather than the Beyond meat stuff

@slydawwg Жыл бұрын

What a life you lead.. no sesnse of taste, texture or smell.

@VeganLinked Жыл бұрын

@@slydawwg all taste is acquired except human breast milk. Understanding this is step one toward developing a sophisticated palate based on the life of plants rather than the death of animals.

@df63vu3f73k 6 ай бұрын

@@slydawwg You're probably white or something saying that

@MichaelSuperbacker 3 жыл бұрын

Good Morning! Thank you for this great video Doctor Greger!

@ldjt6184 3 жыл бұрын

You won't feel better if you start eating these burgers. Whole foods is where it's at.

@ZZZ-kj8dt 28 күн бұрын

Great Video ??? He talked about everything but what the Title was !!!!

@pamelajensen5961 3 жыл бұрын

I love beyond sausage, those are so delicious! finally a product that doesn’t have wheat gluten or soy ❤️ The flavor is incredible but yeah there’s a lot of sodium and fat lol.

@user-je7pp2wg3m 3 жыл бұрын

Been curious to try them. I like beyond burgers. I miss hotdogs, but plant based ones disappointing. Maybe I could eat this sausage like a hotdog

@MichaelGGarry 3 жыл бұрын

Fat Is good for you and there is very little evidence to prop up the sodium BS. Never tried the sausages, tried the burger - its ok, not as good as the impossible one imo.

@Jack-zj1ug 3 жыл бұрын

@@MichaelGGarry it depends on what kind of fat you're talking. Saturated fat? Not great to have high amounts. And "sodium BS"??? There are mountains of evidence that show that it elevates blood pressure and can lead to things like hypertension. There's a reason people aren't recommended to eat a ton or are recommended to lower their sodium intake.

@joez3706 3 жыл бұрын

@@user-je7pp2wg3m they are really tasty, I like them with mustard and sauerkraut.

@mariambey6072 2 жыл бұрын

Still made in a laboratory. Unhealthy

@wellthi 3 жыл бұрын

they just need to put miso instead of salt and peanuts or cashew or other nuts instead of coconut hopefully an other brand will do better

@JogBird 3 жыл бұрын

coconut oil has a lot of saturated fats, which is why its used

@wellthi 3 жыл бұрын

@Io inthenightsky the negatives effects (carcinogenic, hypertension) of salt is offset/neutralize by something in the miso sources by nutritionfacts : kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bcCcY9iZxrKafH0.html

@wellthi 3 жыл бұрын

@Cogito Ergo Sum Himalayan salt is not healthy still salt (hypertension, asthma, stomach cancer, kidney stones, bone loss..., ..., ... ) its even worse than regular salt cause high amount of alu and lead miso on the other hand doesn't have those negative effects salt is isolated naturally but still at the processed level of sugar, flour and oil and miso taste awesome juste need to buy real organic miso not ultra proceed full of chemical, neurotoxic MSG and other weird additives sources : video titled "Is Miso Healthy ? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bcCcY9iZxrKafH0.html on nutritionfacts website or youtube

@robertlorenz9570 3 жыл бұрын

I tried the Beyond Meat Burger and it tasted terrible. I don't like the smoked taste of the Burger. However, taste and texture are very close to a beef patty. I go better with black bean and vegetable patties, which taste ways better and should also be healthy. Here in Germany, all Burger restaurants already offer a non-meat alternative, which is mostly based on beans (black or soy) or chickpeas (like falafel) or so.

@yuppers1 Жыл бұрын

Yea Beyond Meat is terrible. Impossible burger is the best for when I want a burger that tastes like meat, but I usually go for the Dr Praeger California Style Veggie burger. I don't know why (the veggies in it are really obvious) but it's delicious.

@nunativs 3 жыл бұрын

It's "beyond" me why they don't use ORGANIC ingredients though???

@miloradvlaovic 3 жыл бұрын

3:16 he snapped 😎

@bennomomsen5554 3 жыл бұрын

Has anyone ever measured the trans fats in plant-based burgers after pan searing them? Unsaturated fats have a chance to turn into trans fats upon heating. I have no idea how high that conversion rate might be, but it would be interesting to know! Maybe there is better and less good ways to prepare them.

@c2farr 3 жыл бұрын

What I eat in a day -- Main meal -- Bean veggie soup. The beans can be any combo really. Lately for me it's been canned organic black, kidney, garbanzo beans + lentils. The veggies are mostly greens from the garden: collards, arugula, broccoli leaves, beet greens, garlic chives, mushrooms. Season to taste. A second meal includes grains, mostly oats, like maybe oat + flax quick bread. Snacks include fruits and nuts. Always include B12 and probably vegan D3 & DHA (algal sourced) in your diet. My BMI stays at 18.5 - 19 and I have not had an illness since going vegan over 20 years ago. Last tip: get adequate sleep. Last tip 2: Study the works of Dr Michael Greger. Go to the topics page and start there. That should take a lifetime or two to "digest".

@vaughn257 3 жыл бұрын

The impossible patty if you buy it from impossible foods has 370 milligrams of sodium but if you get the impossible whopper you are looking at more like 1,240 milligrams per whopper.

@lisettebrown8317 2 жыл бұрын

This is true. It’s the same if you get the impossible burger from Amy other fast food place. The sodium is much higher at fast food places. It’s better to make your own when you do eat the impossible burger.

@vaughn257 2 жыл бұрын

@@lisettebrown8317 funny thing is I had a impossible burger tonight that I grilled at home on my George Foreman Indoor/outdoor electric grill. I love that grill I use it year around :)

@marymaruwright 10 ай бұрын

I'm on probably my 5th or 6th attempt at going fully WFPB. Having Beyond Burgers as the occasional treat meal and other tasty PB substitutes has really helped me to stay the course. I really appreciate Dr Gregor highlighting not letting perfect get in the way of good, and affirming that these products can be helpful when transitioning. It's been about two months of 'good' for me and I keep watching these videos and others in this space for smart perspectives and inspiration. So helpful. Thank you!

@edunogues23 3 жыл бұрын

Man I loooove these vids but the audio could be much better,due to the way you speak some words are almost impossible for me to understand(not a native english speaker) I think you sould tell your audio engineer to compress you a bit more! Thanks for the info tho

@smudge8882 3 жыл бұрын

The captions are pretty accurate, so maybe turning on captions would help?

@katecarr8986 3 жыл бұрын

Go all kale and quinoa! LOL :-) love this

@DingisMaximus Жыл бұрын

What about carcinogens produced after cooking?

@eelkeaptroot1393 3 жыл бұрын

I think some of those meat analogues are almost too real in look, smell and taste. But one good thing is that impossible and beyond sparked a trend where other producers are offering similar products, some are even more affordable.

@Sana-gq9ow 2 жыл бұрын

Why does it matter if it’s not meat?

@slydawwg Жыл бұрын

Fake plastic meat,...just how stupid can you really go America ?

@madmonkeycycling9098 3 жыл бұрын

You also need to talk about the additives like methylcellulose or additives used for preservation. Plant based mimics contain a ton of binding agents, what's the health risk in that

@aaronmontgomery2055 Жыл бұрын

@@CRM-114 How are you able to say no risk? Has there been a long study on the impacts of them eaten at regular intervals over a long term (over 90 years) for multiple types of people? You can say no known risk but nothing else.

@tamaskis-szeman1783 Жыл бұрын

No risk - sponsored by Pfizer:)

@Godbestaatniet2005 3 жыл бұрын

Big fan of Greger here, BUT WHY do you make these video's play a bit faster than real-time? I don't get it, it's so unnecessary!🤷🏻‍♂️ Please fix it when editing. 🌱✌🏽🌎🐽

@gloryb-tv 2 жыл бұрын

I decided my own home made veggie burgers are SO much more nutritionally-sound and healthier for a human body than these processed burgers. I liked how the Impossible burger tasted, but I went against my own methods and ate them BEFORE checking out what was in them. Why did I do that? Ugh. My veggie burger recipe has a base made from portobello mushrooms, no heme, no preservatives, etc., and I can pre-make them and freeze them for later. They bake in the oven for 30 minutes. So delicious and none of these processed ingredients. And Bill Gates makes no money off of my veggie burgers, which is a bonus.

@L_Train Жыл бұрын

Do you have a video on it?

@MilaDanceSport 3 жыл бұрын

I love that we can see you now in these videos, Dr. Greger! Thank you for all your hard and invaluable work!

@WikiPeoples 3 жыл бұрын

Will you please make a video about hydrogenated vegetable oils? Most of us are on board with avoiding meat and dairy but are only just starting to learn about the detrimental impacts of oils like Canola, Corn, Peanut, Soy, etc... please show us you aren’t just a shill for big agriculture and talk about this subject. I appreciate your videos 👍

@OKOPShow Жыл бұрын

very helpful!

@nightrunner14 3 жыл бұрын

The meat substitutes are a GREAT Transition to WFPB, but you get to the point where they hold you back and then begin erasing the health benefits. Couldn't agree more that in a pinch, they are the better choice... But an even better option is to Fast.

@lilithstorm7026 3 жыл бұрын

Personally, as I went vegan for the health benefits before learning about the ethics, I found it best to transition straight to wfpb and my system soon became very sensitive, meaning healthy foods made me feel great and things like sugary vegan cakes and processed vegan burgers make me feel crap! I think transitioning with these foods would have slowed me down, but good for those who don't want to change but want to stop paying for animal abuse.

@Kozim10 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :)

@VivaCohen 3 жыл бұрын

I think things like Beyond Meat and Impossible have been incredible for transitioning people into plant-based eating. It's opened a lot of people up to doing their own research on plant-based eating and helped get rid of the 'all you eat is lettuce and tofu' stigma that plant-based eating used to have. And plant-based options in restaurants and fast food chains is skyrocketing because of these companies. No, it's not as healthy as whole plant foods, but it's a better option than animal products (for health, animals, and the environment). It's a nice treat or emergency option at restuarants when you're out and about or on vacation. They're really helping plant-based eating go mainstream. They don't need to be eaten too often, but they are delicious. I think the goal the plant=based community needs to focus on is getting more people on board because the planet can't sustain meat and animal product consumption anymore. And these companies have quickly done what plant-based eaters haven't been able to do in the past by opening people's minds en masse.

@Bunni504 2 жыл бұрын

Fake meat is stupid. We just don’t eat just because it taste good. It’s also because plants can’t give us we need. It’s also because plant proteins can’t be absorb by our bodies. That’s why vegans use supplements.

@IshtPreetSinghBrar 3 жыл бұрын

You missed out on discussing important components like Heme-iron which is artificially added to these substitute burgers and other refined oils used to make these burgers which are in general unhealthy.

@chrisnamaste3572 3 жыл бұрын

Better than meat but not ideal.

@chantelmilligan 3 жыл бұрын

They found traces of human meat in these..

@brandont4693 3 жыл бұрын

A little meat once in a while especially chicken, turkey, fish, is not bad for you.

@MayorBrownn 3 жыл бұрын

@@brandont4693 it’s bad for everything

@adiohead 3 жыл бұрын

@@brandont4693 _"A little meat once in a while especially chicken, turkey, fish, is not bad for you."_ It's bad for the chicken, turkey, and fish. It's bad for the planet. And yes, it is bad for you. Plants are good for you! Live vegan.

@chantelmilligan 3 жыл бұрын

@Miss Juicy Guess they deleted my comment - here it goes again - Read this article - www.sausageroll.com.au/lifestyle/food/impossible-burger-contains-human-meat-new-conspiracy-theory-suggests - I also said that Bill Gates is a major investor in these companies.. (can't trust them)

@Elena-er7zp 3 жыл бұрын

How can you cook a Beyond Burger and think it’s healthy. One pattie has got to have at least 2 TBSP of oil. Makes it so darn delicious!

@talanky 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I was wondering this exact question and got a well researched answer here as I'd hoped

@paulamitchell880 Жыл бұрын

I am indeed a kale and quinoa type of vegetarian. I simply cannot handle the sodium and highly processed alternatives

@Justtellmetheanswer6910 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Dr G. Month 1 into my lifestyle change. Feeling great. Keep up the great work.

@slydawwg Жыл бұрын

Please, don't be silly ;)

@Richard.Atkinson 3 жыл бұрын

Imagine being an MD in 2021 and still believing that dietary cholesterol is bad for you? So sad.

@Prettymapleleaf 3 жыл бұрын

Great for a treat every once in awhile. I love beyond meat

@sircorkysriley4904 3 жыл бұрын

for sure good treat but can't beat whole foods. I like a beyond burger about once every couple months

@sircorkysriley4904 3 жыл бұрын

@@jackstubbington387 yes i agree that is why I limit to 5-6 times a year . plus i really stay away from as much processed food as possible

@shipleyshipster 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I prefer to think of impossible and beyond as restaurant options if on the rare occasion I'm on vacation or eating out (very infrequent). I don't see them as grocery items I should buy and have at home, that leads to temptation to use them often.

@FreeRadicals9478 3 жыл бұрын

Tried it once. Had disgusting chemical-smelling farts. Won’t ever touch it again. Not destroying my perfect gut microbiome cultivated over a decade for a few shallow moments of taste pleasure.

@sircorkysriley4904 3 жыл бұрын

@@FreeRadicals9478 that is awesome I totally love your commitment which I share

@Lost_In_LA 3 жыл бұрын

The nutrition comparison should also show pesticide and arsenic levels between beef, Impossible, and Beyond.

@tonytrinidad4409 Жыл бұрын

😂👍🏼🥩🤣👍🏼

@12345tlynne 3 жыл бұрын

My kids would rather have the tofu (they love it)...we tried the beyond meat and it was a no-go for us.

@Wwetitanfan27 3 жыл бұрын

How long ago did you try it? They've had a few different versions, and remember they have multiple products. besides the burgers and the ground, italian style meatballs, they have a few sausage flavors, and now regular and spicy breakfast sausage too. Love me some tofu but I wouldn't give up on beyond either.

@12345tlynne 3 жыл бұрын

@@Wwetitanfan27 We tried the sausage (Beyond).

@Wwetitanfan27 3 жыл бұрын

@@12345tlynne gotcha, maybe experiment with different ways to prepare it because i remember my parents loved it the first time they had it and then didn't like it as much. I don't remember what they did each time though

@lilithstorm7026 3 жыл бұрын

Well that's great as it's certainly a lot healthier for them! No need to get them on the meat alternatives if they're happy with tofu 😁

@Truggy 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative. He sounds like Jeff Goldblum doing a Moira Rose impression. I love it.

@conscience-commenter 2 жыл бұрын

Dr Greger, there is an article from GMO science on rats fed impossible meat that states weight gain, inflammation, kidney disease and anemia resulted . The gm yeast and soy leghemoglobin are the culprit. Trying to genetically engineer meat from plants has a long way to go before it can be considered safe for human consumption.

@scienceislove2014 Жыл бұрын

I don't see like why people are so obsessed with meat.. Plus.. Like a really good bean burger.. there was this chef i found online and his recipe was AMAZING.. PLUS I Would rather choose beyond burger than going for impossible burger.. Leghemoglobin should be a problem tho.. i don't understand that from a science point of view..like for those eat normal flesh ...shouldn't be harmed from occasional impossible burgers...

@veganath 3 жыл бұрын

Love this guy's speech cadence & delivery, but most importantly the medical & nutritional knowledge he presents is astounding!! Thank you Dr. Greger

@UrDoinItWrong 3 жыл бұрын

If you watch his older videos/lectures it's interesting to see his speaking style evolve over the many years haha

@matchu4444 3 жыл бұрын

@@UrDoinItWrong You can see everything about him devolve over the years. He looks like the cryptkeeper he's 47 btw lol

@ThySpaceGuy 2 жыл бұрын

somebody had to say it

@carefulconsumer8682 3 жыл бұрын

The ones I tasted are not too great. I'd rather have the whole food veggies in my bowl.

@mjanavel 3 жыл бұрын

That cow patty was an interesting touch.

@samanthagaton1310 3 жыл бұрын

when you know the answer is no, but you need dr greger to parent you to not eat them hahah

@LauraAskaniDE 3 жыл бұрын

Hahahah 100%

@RandyChase 3 жыл бұрын

I have seen the point about sodium levels in many plant based meats as a negative relative to animal meat. I think it is a little bit of an unfair comparison. It is like if a seasoning was considered something we should limit, and a beef burger has zero seasoning... but the plant based burger has some seasoning in it. Then we cook either one and add seasoning. Do people really cook a burger from a cow and not add more salt to it? Obviously not something that would be controlled... but it would be interesting to see sodium content AFTER seasoning. If I cook with Beyond Sausages for example, I use less salt in the dish that includes them. If I grill some Impossible Burgers, I do not add salt. When I used to grill beef burgers (a decade ago!)... I would salt them on the grill.

@AB-12345 Жыл бұрын

This guy looks healthy and trustworthy. Just look at him.

@tomihaili8756 3 жыл бұрын

I need none of these substitutes but it´s good they exist.

@sharit7970 3 жыл бұрын

Great 'pros and cons' discussion, thanks for doing the research and posting!

@tomsawyer8525 3 жыл бұрын

At 2:11 the DR claims that "partial trans fats" have been phased out of the food supply. How is it when I look at my (TOP BRANDS) peanut butter it lists "fully hydrogenated vegetable oil" as an ingredient? Hydrogenated oils are by definition a "trans fat".

@johnerb5481 3 жыл бұрын

I'm on board with the impossible burger, normally buy a couple to heat up the next day...

@jhadesdev9576 3 жыл бұрын

I was hoping dr Greger was going to talk about it on the channel. I have recently started going all in on fake meats, eating them almost daily. They taste good, but are they healthy? I doubt it, let's see what Dr Greger says. So far from this first video, they don't seem that bad.

@smurfofsanity 2 жыл бұрын

The way this man is moving like a Sims character practicing his speech in the mirror makes me feel like this man is selling something over explaining something.

@HeatherHolt 3 жыл бұрын

I love beyond burgers. They’re definitely not something you eat if you’re wanting to be healthy all the time (what burgers are!). But they’re a nice bi monthly treat. And my BF and his son love them!! Thanks for the info, Dr. G!

@slydawwg Жыл бұрын

You do want your friend & son to live a long healthy life I'm sure. Well, Your off to a bad start.

@sergpie Жыл бұрын

Proper burgers made with good quality beef are completely nutritious and healthy enough to be eaten daily (make your own patty, use real cheese and not that American plastic wrapped garbage). You would literally go into liver failure if you did that with impossible burgers

@Frenchblue8 3 жыл бұрын

Beyond Burger was the best I had tasted the first time I tasted it. I had the impossible from Burger King and it tasted like every other Burger King Burger ~ a badly seasoned sole of shoe. We tried a couple I've never heard of from the mainstream supermarket like Pure Farmland and friendly farms(I think).... They are perfectly wonderful on a toasted burger buns, with violife cheddar slices melted and whatever else you like on a burger, meaning seasonings, condiments and raw veggies like onion, tomato, peppers, avocado, or cooked veggies like onions, peppers, mushrooms in other words... PLANTS. But in my opinion, in america, hands down,! is the store brand burger patties from Trader Joe's! Super yum 🍔

@taasch2505 Жыл бұрын

Yeah BK can't make a burger. But I buy them frozen and pan fry them and season with goya Adobo and add ketchup and mayo on whole wheat bread, yum

@slydawwg Жыл бұрын

Wow ! are you washed !

@cmkirn 3 жыл бұрын

I was out of town a few weeks ago with only fast food options. SO glad the Impossible Burger was available at BK👍🏻

@carolynbrown3379 3 жыл бұрын

Love the visuals!💚

@vascoamaralgrilo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Gluvs2utube Жыл бұрын

Most people are going to add salt to the meat burger and Salt is not required for the plant based burger. Then let's not forget they add diary cheese that also increases Saturated fat to very high levels. After watching this video I feel better about my plant based meat that I consume once a week. Whose down for doing a challenge to eat plant based meats daily to see there is any physical changes to the body.?

@shinytomoon 3 жыл бұрын

I know it's not the healthiest but I do enjoy having the option to even eat a burger along with everyone else. And it's only occasionally. I do enjoy making my own from scratch at home sometimes but the convenience factor wins out a lot when you can have the quick to go order from a restaurant, and I'm thankful my local burger chain even offers the Beyond patty because I live in a meat happy city in the south.

@travisrifanburg3633 Жыл бұрын

Would a keto diet circumvent "fat" issues when including meat in a daily diet? Since the body is literally running off from fats. As apposed to sugars and carbohydrates that break down into sugars?

@travisrifanburg3633 Жыл бұрын

Also. There was an independent 3rd party study done at "White Oak Pastures". Between holistic grass fed grass finished beef vs the carbon footprint of companies like "Beyond Beef". And it was found that the all natural beef farm actually had a net NEGATIVE carbon footprint. Which was the exact opposite with mass GMO harvested plants. In addition the all natural beef farm also replenished the soil nutrients that the plants absorb. As apposed to the GMO fields that use chemical fertilizer and never replenish the micro or macro nutrients into the soil. Which ultimately make the produce or meat grown from the ground and grass that grows from it less nutritious for the human body than land that has implemented holistic beef raising.

@vegantreehugger8400 3 жыл бұрын

I got attacked on Facebook because of this video. Somebody else posted it and a bunch of people were saying that they were vegan for the animals and the environment. All I said was to please take care of yourselves. Suddenly I am judging and attacking. Junk food vegans are learning way too often and the hard way that eating these things is still detrimental to our health. I love an impossible burger. But I don’t like having High cholesterol, especially when I consume absolutely zero dietary cholesterol. Please everybody, take care of yourselves. Eat the treats but don’t make them be a regular part of your diet. I made the mistake of adding them too often and now I’m paying for it.

@therealtoni 3 жыл бұрын

What about the higher salt content of these products???

@r1r597 3 жыл бұрын

Ooh any studies on ancient civilisations who were vegans ?

@branching123 3 жыл бұрын

I'm taking the answer as "no". If the question was, "is it healthier?" Then, "yes"

@lindapb6529 3 жыл бұрын

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@pedziplantbasedkitchen 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dr. Greger!! Amazing info you always deliver

@slydawwg Жыл бұрын

So out of touch.

@armandbamerni5792 3 жыл бұрын

I know the answer before watching your video. Short answer> Its not healthy to eat it everyday as its processed more or less the same way as non vegan products and it has same amount of calories and fat. However, it doesnt contain cholesterol and may be considered a healthier choicer for you, definitely for the animal and environment. Its very nice to see more of these choices on menus in restaurants. Makes it easier to be vegan. So eating it occasionally can impossibly cause any harm to my health. Now let me see what your studies says mr Gregor

@halasimov1362 3 жыл бұрын

No need for processed GMO (proprietary) foods when you can eat Whole Real Plants! Grow food not lawns. ✌

@someguyontheinternet7856 3 жыл бұрын

What about blood pressure that is too low?

@jennifercuddy5663 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t need meat anymore after the beyond meat burger. It’s really good. Now I can be more a vegetarian. I haven’t tried the sausage yet, but I’m looking forward to it.

@Jake24378 Жыл бұрын

I love this guy’s delivery!

@azncrombie4u 2 жыл бұрын

I find it not really all that healthy, it’s like eating processed meat or something, you do avoid the bad saturated fat tho

@andmen3112 3 жыл бұрын

You really got me on this one doc - I'm afraid we have not seen enough impact on the ingredients found in these meat replacement foods

@Prodigious1One 2 жыл бұрын

Smart advice.

@NGHealthCoach 3 жыл бұрын

What about the isolated protein in beyond and impossible. Wouldn't that be a cancer risk?

@regalrayquaza7609 11 ай бұрын

This guy’s manner of speech is really entertaining

@Lost_In_LA 3 жыл бұрын

The image of a the cow eating grass and excreting stool and hamburgers is hilarious.

@Maxtibles 2 жыл бұрын

Love the vid! Great job!

@benmunn81 3 жыл бұрын

I like to use about half of a normal serving in tacos or pasta. I’m hoping they can offer a lower sodium version in the future. Walmart sells Impossible for around $6.50 for a 12 oz package. Getting closer to ground beef prices. Once it’s actually cheaper than beef, I think more meat eaters will give it a try. Definite win for the environment and the animals.

@pavelbaidurov228 3 жыл бұрын

You said like if it stays the same and only two companies will be in 10 years. In 10 years it will be much more alternatives, with no saturated fat, low in sodium and with some fiber. Governments should do the same just like with solar panels - put some taxes inside of this industry, because it is a part of the climate problem and will cause an extreme loses for life quility around the world in the long run. Like from Russia BTW

@mikedovsky Жыл бұрын

These are the first 3 ingredients in Beyond Meat: Water, pea protein, expeller-pressed canola oil. As soon as that canola oil hits the hot pan, it will turn to trans fat. This is just another over priced highly processed manufactured frozen food product.

@ginamaine3293 3 жыл бұрын

Make your own veggie burgers & freeze them for when you want them. Lots of you tube video on how to make them = EASY.

@Wwetitanfan27 3 жыл бұрын

Is it really true that hydrogenated oils have mostly been phased out of non animal products? I feel like i still see them, even in peanut butter. Even a vegan whipped cream ive gotten has them

@mozit6 2 жыл бұрын

The percentage of trans fat is not listed if below a certain level (per serving)

@tech_knowledgy 7 ай бұрын

Found out that air frying plant based meats are better than frying.

@thoughtfulpro371 Жыл бұрын

If you want to make a video that is actually helpful. Compare processed vegan burgers side by side to processed animal burgers like a McDonald’s burger. This video is very rambling and hard to take away anything concrete to share with others. I did appreciate the statement about “we can’t let perfection be the enemy of the good”.

@Vamavid 3 жыл бұрын

Processing plants processing plants.

@jaypea3869 3 жыл бұрын

Remind me about the healthy benefits of soy protein isolate? It's the second ingredient in Impossible meats. Check on it's affects to the cardiovascular system, as well as its potential to be a carcinogen. I appreciate the analysis, but leaving out details like that is no better than what Ansel Keyes did in his lipid hypothesis (which is still a hypothesis for a reason).

@carlfalt174 3 жыл бұрын

The preceding video was brought to you by the National Lettuce Carrot and Celery Producers Association of America

@floydsghost 3 жыл бұрын

The cow was pooping hamburgers. XD

@JB-he1jt 3 жыл бұрын

Impossible burger for me and highly recommend it to everyone transitioning into a cruelty free a lifestyle!! 👈💚🌱💪

@tomasdelasota8581 3 жыл бұрын

There is no such cruelty. Please stop saying lies.

@JB-he1jt 3 жыл бұрын

@@tomasdelasota8581 Go visit a dairy farm, then a slaughter house!! Watch" Dominion" here on KZfaq!!

@Jack-zj1ug 3 жыл бұрын

@@tomasdelasota8581 no such thing as cruelty???

@Paul-hl8yg 3 жыл бұрын

@@tomasdelasota8581 You are extremely ignorant of the meat industry!

@tees926 3 жыл бұрын

👍

@heribertorodriguezgutierre9844 3 жыл бұрын

What about the profile of micronutrients of the mock meats and the real thing? Are vegan replacers of animal products better than the real thing in their profile of micronutrients?

@truefuschniken 3 жыл бұрын

💗💗💗

@vincentfox4929 3 жыл бұрын

3:31 the is salt level is worrying though.

@mihali_lifts 3 жыл бұрын

but it is better if you weigh things out

@coderman2754 3 жыл бұрын

What about glyphosate in the impossble burger, are you cool with that? On principle I love these products, but right now I'd rather eat traditional meet until they clean them up.

@Alex-ky4cd 3 жыл бұрын

Impossible had a pretty scathing response to the claim that glyphosate was found in their product. Also, have you considered that the #1 GM crop, round-up ready soy, is used for animal feed?

@mozit6 2 жыл бұрын

@@Alex-ky4cd corn also

@jamesthomas1628 3 жыл бұрын

"Some meat and dairy products have a small amount of naturally occurring trans fat. It's not clear whether this naturally occurring trans fat has any benefits or harm." So says the Mayo Clinic's web page. Greger's over generalizing is not based personal bias and not on science fact

@qigong1001 3 жыл бұрын

The Impossible Whopper tastes like liquid smoke mixed with shoe leather. Tried several locations, tried it several times to see if I could get used to it...no. I'd rather have a falafel or just whole food like he is saying.