DESPITE seeming healthy, plant-based meat alternatives may actually be ageing people from the inside out.
At least, that is the opinion of Tracy Campoli, a certified 'holistic health coach' from Florida, who warned that the products can cause chronic inflammation and visible signs of ageing.
The fitness coach analysed five different 'healthy foods' that are naturally highly processed, and concluded that fake meat is one of the worst.
"Just because it's plant-based, it doesn't mean it's healthy - you've got to read your labels," Campoli warned her 347,000 subscribers on YouTube.
She claimed that some popular plant-based meat alternatives are deficient in vital nutrients like protein, and are instead full of additives, seed oils and salt.
"You might think: 'I'm going to avoid red meat because of heart disease, sodium and it's better for the planet'.
"But more plant-based alternatives might actually be causing some fine wrinkles on your face."
Wholegrain breads that are full of hidden sugars and emulsifiers, granola, rice cakes and gluten-free snack products are also no good, Campoli said.
"Many of these products contain hidden sugars which contribute to glycation - meaning it stiffens and weakens your collagen, making your skin saggy and contributing to the visible signs of ageing."
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