Plant-based is on-trend, but is it really healthier?  From vegan cheese to Impossible Burgers, the options are endless for working more plant-based foods into your diet. 

* What is the difference between a vegetarian/vegan diet and a plant-based diet?* How can you plan meals using more plant-based foods?* What do Laura and Amy really think about the burger alternatives on the menu?* How can plant-based diets fit into other meal plans, such as low carb or diabetes?

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How to extend meat with mushrooms…

Mighty Mushroom Blended Burger

Culinary trend: Blend mushrooms into burgers to eat less meat

Check out the Nutrition Facts:

Consumer Survey on Plant Alternatives to Meat Shows That Nutrition Facts Are More Influential Than the Ingredients List

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