Plant-Based Meat is Healthy For The Planet. Question, is it Healthy For You?

QUESTION IS, IS IT HEALTHY FOR YOU?

Amidst the authentic Mutton Biryani, Tunde Kabab, Rogan Josh, and Chicken Tikka, contemporary meat substitutes made with 100% vegetarian ingredients and cruelty-free approaches are gaining immense popularity. Thanks to advanced food technology that has made plant-based meat products mimic animal meat in all respects, be it taste, texture, cooking procedures or nutritional values like Vitamin B12. 

Whether you are considering to cut-down meat consumption or completely giving it up, it is crucial to understand the health benefits of the alternate meat products to solidify the commitment towards a plant-forward diet. This article will highlight the negative attributes of meat consumption, which are inherently absent in new-age plant-based products.

To choose mean or green protein, that is the question!

Conventional meat items were believed to be wealthy sources of protein and nutrition. However, we must realize that these products also come loaded with cholesterol, high calories and surplus saturated fat. On top of this, processed meat products like sausages and bacon are integrated with immoderate sodium and nitrate, often used as preservatives. All these elements are highly detrimental to your heart and can cause major diseases like Cancer and Cardiovascular diseases or lifestyle issues such as obesity and diabetes. This has led to the birth of plant-based meat products.  

Considering the vast contribution of traditional meat products to environmental degradation and the aforementioned health risks, modern-age people have started opting for greener and healthier plant-based meat products. These products mimic the good properties of regular meat while replacing the unhealthy parts with healthier substitutes. 

For example, instead of relying on protein procured from animal-based meat products, food technologists today draw out protein from mushrooms, tofu, lentils, quinoa, chickpeas, beans and legumes. In addition, since most consumers are worried about lower B12 levels in plant-based foods, new food tech companies are working strenuously to incorporate it into their products as well. 

Similarly, since cholesterol comes primarily from animal-based products and alternative meats or vegan meat are made entirely from hand-picked vegetarian items, they innately don’t contain even a drop of cholesterol. It is sufficient to say, less or no consumption of meat can reduce health-related risks and scale-down the adverse effects on the environment.

Bon Appetit!

It is high time that society in general stops comparing myths surrounding plant-based meats with facts. If you also believe that only meat products can offer good protein in your daily diet, then be prepared to get a shock. 

Numerous vegetarian ingredients can easily fit the bill, including Brussels sprouts, Broccoli, Artichokes, Corn, Peppers and Spinach. So, be assured that relinquishing meat doesn’t mean removing protein from your diet. 

In fact, plant-based meat manufacturers use modern science and technology free from chemicals or artificial preservatives. The proteins derived here are far cleaner than animal-based meats as animals reared for meat consumption are often large in number and fed with cocktails of antibiotics and steroids. 

 

Blue Tribe meats are made of simple ingredients, derived from plant-based sources. They have no GMOs, antibiotics or synthetically produced ingredients. The Plant-based Nuggets are made of Peas and Soya, Keema is made of Soya and Sausages are made of only Peas. Our meats offer protein levels greater than or equal to their animal-based counterparts with no cholesterol, no antibiotics & no hormones. Since its plant-based it has a lot of fibre which your doctor will certainly recommend you add to your diet. It’s also healthy for the planet cause raising livestock generates 14.5 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions that are very bad for the environment. So here’s to a healthier you and a healthier planet too!

To enable consumers' growing conscious lifestyle commitments, we are using cutting-edge technology like low-moisture protein extrusion to imitate regular meat in terms of the texture and taste.

So, to all the food lovers out there, don't feel pressured to give up on your taste buds for taking a conscious step towards environmental rejuvenation. 

Some questions we get asked often:

Q. IS BLUE TRIBE HEALTHY?
A. BLUE TRIBE products offer protein levels greater than or equal to their animal-based counterparts with no cholesterol, no antibiotics & no hormones. Since its plant-based it has a lot of fibre which your doctor will certainly recommend you add to your diet. It’s also healthy for the planet cause raising livestock generates 14.5 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions that are very bad for the environment. So, here’s to a healthier you and a healthier planet too!

 

Q. WHAT DOES BLUE TRIBE TASTE LIKE?
A. BLUE TRIBE is designed to have the same taste and texture as animal-based meat, so you can use it in your favourite non-Vegetarian dishes while feeling good about the choice you’re making for you and the planet. Most people who've tried us would certainly agree that we got the flavour bang on!