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Apr 2021
18m 35s

Plant-Based Meats: Part 1

Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM
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Ever wonder about the personal, human effects of plant-based meats?  We’ve got some new research to help you sort it all out.

This episode features audio from The Environmental Impacts of Plant-Based Meat Substitutes, Are Beyond Meat and the Impossible Burger Healthy?, and Plant-Based Protein: Are Pea and Soy Protein Isolates Harmful?. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

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