Ep. 51 | Should You Buy Processed Commercial Vegan and Plant-Based Food Products?
May 28, 2024Walk into any grocery store, especially the big ones, and you’ll likely see a plethora of vegan commercial products lining store shelves, beckoning you to buy them with shiny packages and bold words declaring they are ‘plant-based’ or ‘vegan’. These options certainly look good, but the question is, are these good for you and should you buy them? Where is the best place to spend your hard-earned money - on processed commercial vegan food products…or elsewhere?
That’s what we’re going to talk about today. Whether you’re a brand-new plant-based eater, in the midst of your diet transition, or a seasoned plant-based eater, this episode is for you. Let’s see what would be the BEST options to pick in the grocery store, and which foods would be BEST for both your health and your wallet. I’ll see you on the inside!
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Episode Highlights & Key Timestamps:
- [1:49] Podcast Review Spotlight
- [4:27] One reason why this transition can be overwhelming for new plant-based eaters
- [6:31] Why I’m not a fan of ultra-processed commercial vegan or plant-based products
- [8:36] The best way forward
- [9:20] Circumstances where commercial plant-based products could help
- [11:02] An important consideration: the degree of processing
- [12:56] Where to get more support and practical tools for a smoother diet transition
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