Meat-free alternatives may not be as healthy as we think

Eating a whole foods diet with less meat is becoming increasingly popular, with many people turning to alternative meat-free products. But a new study has found many of these products are often high in salt, putting people at risk of high blood pressure which is a major risk factor for heart attack, stroke and kidney disease.

Woman holding two raw uncooked red vegan meat burger patties by salad bowls in packaging Source: iStockphoto Getty