Restaurant Drops Beyond Burger For Being ‘Unhealthy’ – Plant-Based Doctor Responds

Plant-based physician Dr. Garth Davis spoke out against a restaurant's decision to remove Beyond Meat from its menu, claiming that the notion that a conventional beef burger is healthier than a Beyond Burger is unfounded. He referenced the SWAP-MEAT trial conducted by Stanford University, which found that participants had lower cholesterol levels and TMAO concentrations while eating plant-based meat. The study challenged the assumption that beef is automatically healthier than plant-based alternatives, highlighting the benefits of choosing a plant-based burger over a beef burger.

While acknowledging that Beyond Burgers may not be the healthiest option due to high sodium content and lack of fiber compared to whole plant foods, Dr. Davis emphasized that the plant-based alternative can still be a healthier choice for those looking to enjoy a burger. He argued that calling beef burgers healthier solely because they contain "real meat" is not supported by scientific evidence, urging people to consider the health benefits of choosing plant-based options.