Several studies linking excessive meat consumption – particularly red and processed – with pressing health issues as well as greenhouse emissions that contribute to climate change have been constantly discouraging meat eaters to rein in their intake. But meat is delicious and is a rich source of protein, and going cold turkey can be difficult for many.
Enter meat substitutes. These healthier and more sustainable alternatives can be made from various things: tofu, tempeh, falafel and jackfruit, among many others. They aim to combat many health and environment issues by providing taste and experience akin to eating the real thing.
Lucky for many health and environment conscious Filipinos, numerous meat alternatives are now available at our fingertips, one of which is the British meat alternative brand Quorn. And here are eight reasons why a meat substitute like Quorn is better for your health and the planet.
It’s made from natural ingredients
Quorn products are made from a fungus called mycoprotein, a naturally healthy protein that is meat-free and low in saturated fats, but high in protein and fiber. Unlike a number of meat substitute ingredients, mycoprotein is non-GMO (genetically modified organism).
It tastes like real meat
Now that we know it’s meat-free, the next important thing to ask is, does it taste like the very thing it’s replacing? Quorn’s wide range of products are said to have the taste, appearance and texture of meat – big thanks to its main ingredient mycoprotein.
There are options for vegan and people with celiac disease
Apart from vegetarian products available under the Quorn brand, there are also a range of vegan and gluten-free options – ideal for those with a vegan lifestyle and suffering from the autoimmune disorder celiac disease.
It’s versatile
Quorn offers a wide array of choices (e.g. ground meat, burger patties, nuggets, etc.) that can be used in making different kinds of meals. The products also range from ready-to-cook to cook-from-scratch.
It will help you achieve your #bodygoals
According to Quorn, each meal prepared using its products has 200 less calories and zero cholesterol. Quorn’s products are also 85 percent less in saturated fat than lean beef. They’re also high in protein and fiber. All these together will help you on your journey to achieving those #bodygoals much easier.
It loves the planet
Consuming Quorn meat alternatives is better for the planet as all its products have a carbon footprint of approximately 90 percent less than beef and 75 percent less than chicken – making Quorn Foods the first global meat-alternative brand to achieve third-party certification of its carbon footprint figures. In addition, production of its products uses 40 to 90 percent less land and water than other meat options.
Experts recommend it
It is recommended by doctors, nutritionists and heart foundations all over the world.
It’s the world leader
Quorn aims to be the world leader in meat alternatives, with over three billion servings made over the last 30 years. And from Europe, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, Quorn will soon be conquering the Philippines, following Monde Nissin Corporation’s acquisition of the UK-based meat substitute company.
To know more about Quorn, visit www.quorn.com and www.facebook.com/QuornPH.