Fake Meat vs. Real Meat: Comparing Nutrition | Dr. Matt Nagra | The Exam Room Podcast

This is a full nutritional comparison between fake and real meat. How do chicken, pork, and steak impact the risk of heart disease compared to plant-based meat alternatives?

Dr. Matthew Nagra is lead author of a study analyzing the health risks and benefits of plant-based meat alternatives. He utilized data from 1970-2023 to determine the long-term risks of consuming meat compared to nonmeat options. He joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll with the full analysis and results.

The complete nutritional profile of both options are discussed in this episode:
Saturated fat
Protein
Sodium
Cholesterol
Fiber
Carbohydrates
Calories
Monounsaturated fat
Polyunsaturated fat

We also analyze the effects of replacing meat with meat alternatives:
Total cholesterol
LDL cholesterol
Blood pressure
Weight
Waist circumference
Apolipoprotein B-100

Additionally, Dr. Nagra compares the fat and protein sources in meat alternatives:
Soy protein
Pea protein
Mycoprotein
Vital wheat gluten
Vegetable oils
Olive oil
Coconut oil

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Episode Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
1:01 New Study Overview
10:40 Cardiovascular Health: Fake Meat vs Real Meat
13:09 Types of Oils Used in Fake Meats
15:22 Weight Loss: Fake Meat vs Real Meat
16:22 Addressing the Lack of Long-term Data
18:22 Are Health Benefits from the Fake Meat or the Absence of Real Meat?
19:34 What About Vital Wheat Gluten / Seitan?
21:25 Ranking Healthiness: Beyond Burger vs. Regular Hamburger vs Ham vs Bacon
22:45 Dr. Nagra’s Checklist to Picking a Fake Alternative
24:26 Breaking Down Processed Foods
29:47 Dr. Nagra’s Hope For the Future of Fake Meats
32:42 Conclusion

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