The Claim
Plant-based meat products in the UK contain significantly higher dietary fiber content than both standard and reduced-fat meat equivalents across all product categories, with some products containing up to ten times more dietary fiber.
What the research says
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Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
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Plant-based meat products in the UK have much higher dietary fiber content than regular and reduced-fat meat products, with some containing up to ten times more fiber.
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Plant-based meat products in the UK contain significantly higher dietary fiber than both standard and reduced-fat meat equivalents across all product categories, with some products containing up to ten times more fiber, which may help address the UK population’s chronic fiber deficiency.
When people eat plant-based meat, the fiber in it adds bulk to their stool and feeds bacteria in the gut, which then produce short-chain fatty acids that support gut health.
What the research says
1 studyPlant-based meats in the UK have way more fiber than regular meat—sometimes ten times more—so they could help people get the fiber they need for better digestion and health.
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