Swap processed meat for plant-based options to boost fibre, researchers say

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Novel Plant-Based Alternatives Support Nutritional Adequacy of Diets and Reduce Their Environmental Impacts found the switch could raise overall fibre intake by 4%-6% and reduce saturated fat by 6%-7% and salt by 3%-4%

Swapping processed meat for popular plant-based alternatives could lift fibre intake and cut saturated fat and salt, according to a study led by researchers at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.

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