> First of all, there are many studies that show that plant-based meat alternatives are healthier than their meat counterparts
Define healthier, and link the studies.
I eat vegetarian more often than not these days (although I don't usually use plant-based meat), and I'm not disagreeing with you. But cite your sources rather than making vague health claims.
Well, why are people who are afraid of a long ingredient lists (without understanding what the ingredients actually are) and just blurt out that vegan meats are unhealthier not asked the same?
In any case, the sister comment linked to some studies. Have a look.
Also, a simple web search will show you that many animal-based meats (such as red meat) are linked to many cancers, this is not even disputed.
Fair point, there's a lot of nutritional bunk going about. I'm not an expert either, but the Wikipedia article seems to cover the big studies that I've heard of: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meat_alternative#Health
Define healthier, and link the studies.
I eat vegetarian more often than not these days (although I don't usually use plant-based meat), and I'm not disagreeing with you. But cite your sources rather than making vague health claims.