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Ultra-processed vegetarian & vegan foods

Ultra-processed vegan and vegetarian foods may look healthy, but are they? James Gallagher investigates.

We鈥檙e going meat-free for this podcast!

The supermarket shelves are heaving with faux meats and vegan ultra-processed foods. And if you don鈥檛 want to put milk in your coffee or on your cereals there鈥檚 a load of plant-based alternatives.

So we take a look at how healthy these foods are and what you need to know when you鈥檙e doing the weekly shop. Sorry you will have to listen to me eating a sausage roll.

PRESENTER: James Gallagher
PRODUCERS: Beth Eastwood & Lorna Stewart

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  • Tue 28 Sep 2021 21:00
  • Wed 29 Sep 2021 15:30

Ultra-processed vegan and vegetarian foods: are they as healthy as they look?

Ultra-processed vegan and vegetarian foods: are they as healthy as they look?

James Gallagher investigates for Radio 4's Inside Health.

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