If you missed the first video in this series on plant-based meats, check out The Environmental Impacts of Plant-Based Meat Substitutes: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-SJSFGTWgKjs.html
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?
@@evilcanofdrpepper it seems you have never heard of the vegan/ plant-based nutrition RU-vidr 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.
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?
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
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
@@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.
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 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.
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
@@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.
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.
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.
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.
@@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.
@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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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".
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
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.
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.
@@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 :)
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!
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
@Io inthenightsky the negatives effects (carcinogenic, hypertension) of salt is offset/neutralize by something in the miso sources by nutritionfacts : ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7Zl0uhaL6LI.html
@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 ? ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7Zl0uhaL6LI.html on nutritionfacts website or youtube
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.
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.
Dr. G., you are adorable. Thanks for bringing us the facts. My meat-loving husband will do the ground Impossible now in spaghetti and other similar dishes. I couldn’t be happier. That stuff is GOOD!🤗
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 👍
Thank you for the great video! Ofcourse nothing beats a healthy Whole Food Plant Based diet. And these burgers,even if they are plant based, are still processed food ...and as such we should eat them occasionally!
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.
It's a nice treat to have from time to time, it's great for impressing meat-eaters when they come over for dinner, and it's also great to bring to a BBQ and eat similar foods as everyone else. The ability they have to encourage people to try plant-based diets cannot be overstated. My brother-in-law is a proud Texan grill master, but he's also plant based, and likely would not be if it weren't for foods like impossible "meat" and dayia "cheese."
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?
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.
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!
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.
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.
Changed my diet to a carnivore diet, removed all those hyper mega processed seed oil, started cooking at home and avoid any hyper processed fat. I am in best shape of my life, getting closer to my weight target, energy levels are mostly consistent and my mood improved significantly. This video has some relevant info but is full of the propaganda towards super processed junk food. There are lots of half truths here and a lot of hiding behind studies that were cherry picked to prove a point..
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.
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 🍔
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).
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.
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...
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 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
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.
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. 🌱✌🏽🌎🐽
Loving the impossible whopper -mayo! Just wish it would go back on the 2/$6 deal lol. The more impossible whoppers we buy the more advertising they’ll get and the cheaper they will become meaning the more likely meat eating folks are to try them :)
I'm curious why the industry doesn't use potassium-sodium salt which you can buy cheaply in the supermarket these days. It contains about 2/3 potassium and 1/3 sodium and it tastes just as good as sodium only salt.
I won’t eat the impossible or beyond burger but the problem is so many restaurants are switching to them that it’s starting to get hard to find other veggie burgers at restaurants. These days I consider a “burger” to be the delivery platform for holdable lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado, jalapeño, mustard, and pickles. The “burger” could probably just be baked tofu or something like that.
its not a complete discussion without mentioning omega 6 and omega 3 fatty acid ratios. And there are much more trans fats in fried foods pastries, and processed foods. This is an advertisement. Where do you get your funding?
Your bang on, & it's so obvious, I think it's just the amount of money in advertising, & other paid for Media that has allowed it to grow unnaturally. Cheers
I don't eat meat, and I've tried those patties a couple of times out of curiosity more than anything else, but indeed from the start I was super suspicious of how they would make plants stuff taste like meat, and honestly, those patties are bot for me. Beside they are extremely greasy and hard to digest.
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".
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
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.
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.?
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.
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?
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.
@@JustaPhilosophystudent yes. I like healthier options, that have been around forever in chinese amd vietnnam cuisine. The problem with more recent options is that it is basically genfood, bacteria's that come from a lab and you wouldn't otherwise find in nature. I know it is deemed safe, don't get me wrong, but I will always say no thanks to a meat replacer that has been invented from scratch in a lab.
The increased sodium is not such a huge issue, I find, when you consider the fact that the product is more salty than its meat counterpart and thus, requires less seasoning, somewhat evening out in the end. We once cooked our Beyond Beef with as much beef seasonning as actual beef the first time we ate it and immediately regretted it. It still tasted fine, mind you, but we now use the seasoning very sparingly, with much better results.
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”.
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
Beyond has an incredible line of products. These products are healthier than eating meat and poultry. If processing is done with healthy natural products there should be no issue. Regarding a comparison to animal agriculture products , in slaughterhouses and processing plants where cows ,pigs and chickens die the most vile and unhealthy chemicals are used .,and you eat it .
Cellulose is literally just trees. nothing toxic about eating a little bit of a tree. It's a non toxic plant. The alternative is carrageenan that causes inflammation in the bowels and diarrhea in many people. May be no nutrition in a little tree pulp but there's no harm in it either.
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.
Yes it is a no brainer. And between Impossible Burger that uses GMO soy and Beyond Meat that uses non GMO pea, it is also a no brainer to pick Beyond Meat.
Nice objective look at this. So many people caught up in the bullshit negative hysteria about veggie meats; just senseless pushback for their popularity. I really enjoy them, if you don't like them or think it's "weird" then don't eat them.
