In new research, published inย The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, scientists looked at how diets containing real meat compare to those using plant-based meat alternatives, especially in terms ofย cardiovascular healthย andย diabetesย risk.
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Plant-based meatย analogues (PBMAs) are designed to mimic the taste and texture of real meat using sustainable ingredients and are becoming increasingly popular worldwide.
The findings showed no significant changes inย cholesterolย profiles for either diet, but both diets were linked to improvements in someย blood sugarย markers.
There was no clear advantage of one diet over the other in improving heart health. However, in a smaller group that closely monitored their blood sugar, those eating animal meat managed their blood sugar levels better.
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Blood pressure improvements were also noted in the animal meat group but not in the PBMA group.
This suggests that the benefits often associated with plant-based diets might not directly apply to PBMAs, as they differ nutritionally from whole plant foods and their impact on heart health.
