In a recent study published in International food researchresearchers explore nutrient profiles of next-generation plant-based foods. Study: Designing healthier plant-based foods: fortification, digestion and bioavailability. Image Credit: marilyn bum/Shutterstock.com Is a plant-based diet better? Consumers are increasingly adopting plant-based diets due to concerns about the environmental, health and ethical effects of animal-based foods such as meat, fish, eggs and dairy products. Foods of animal origin have a negative impact on the environment due to their contribution to greenhouse gas emissions, land use, water use, deforestation, pollution and biodiversity loss. While…
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