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

Woman holding two raw uncooked red vegan meat burger patties by salad bowls in packaging

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

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.


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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.



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