Tertiary butylhydroquinone. TBHQ is a synthetic preservative that prevents discoloration in processed foods.Here are some things you might not know are in that veggie burger: After all, veggie burgers don’t grow in the ground. But it does mean that I support companies that are trying to make a difference in the way we view and consume food.Īnd Beyond Meat is doing a kick ass job at it.Video: What You and Your Family Need to Know About Fake MeatĬonsumer interest in fake meat has been piqued thanks to new manufacturing techniques that give plant-based “burgers” a taste more closely resembling real meat.īut how do corporations make plants taste and have mouthfeel resembling real beef? Chemical additives. That means I am not perfect, and I don’t always get it right. And this is something so undeniably positive that I cannot understand why any ethical vegan would have a problem with it.īecause when it comes down to it, I’m all about doing the least harm possible. People who once would never consider eating less meat, are now actually choosing a meatless meal. For the first time ever, we are seeing imitation meats pop up in restaurant chains all across America, giving the average human being the choice to consume something vegan AND convenient. We are now witnessing a turning point in our food history. And if we can re-create those feel-good feelings around dishes we love, without hurting animals (or people) and keeping the planet in check? Well, I call that a win-win. Bottom line: animal agriculture is unsustainable. I mean hell, I grew up in the south for cryin’ out loud! #hellofriedchickenĪnd so, perfect people aside (psst, they don’t exist), Beyond is necessary, and I’ll tell you why.Īnimals are being slaughtered everyday at an insane rate, as well as placing humans in inhumane working conditions while also taking up valuable resources. At the end of a long day, sometimes we just want a cookie, some fries, or a piece of pizza (or all three). Plus, if you grew up with a constant rotation of fast food, those feelings of getting a happy meal when you were a child isn’t going to go away overnight. Hence the creation of things like nice cream and black bean brownies.Īnd that’s ok, because you’re a human being dammit! I don’t care if you eat Buddha bowls, drink smoothies, or dehydrate raw crackers 18 hours ahead of time at some point your going to indulge in something “unhealthy”, or try to make a healthier version of an unhealthy item. Everyone has moments where they indulge in food, especially in America. Because no matter how healthy you think you are, one thing’s for sure: you’re not perfect. Well, for starters, there will always be food that people view as “unhealthy”, and we will never see things like hamburgers, hot dogs, ice cream, and pizza take a final bow. One thing I’ve heard echo around the internet since the explosion of Beyond products nationally, is that it’s not healthy.īut while I am not here to argue about it’s healthiness, I do want to point out that I personally believe all vegans should be supporting it, whether you enjoy eating it or not. From meatballs to tacos to double cheeseburgers, the sky is the limit when it comes to using Beyond.Ĭheck out the delicious recipes below for some easy Beyond recipes! Why vegans should support companies like Beyond Meat The thing I love most about Beyond Meat is that it is the perfect substitute for *most* of your classic meat-based dishes. The short answer? Well, damn near EVERYTHING. Why vegans should support companies like Beyond Meat.The best part? It worked! (Insert maniacal laugh here.) I was so shocked by how good Beyond tasted, that I immediately started raving about it to all my non-vegan friends and family (so like, everyone I know).Īnd at each family get together last year, I served Beyond, making believers out of every single one of my family members and friends.
It was so BEYOND good that, after licking our fingertips of all the juices, we dusted the grass off our pants, and immediately set off to the grocery store to find more Beyond Beef patties. What followed was a complete moan-fest, with melty vegan cheese and dairy-free mayo dripping from our lips. After watching the vendor throw it on the grill, top it with all the fixins, and plop fries on the side, we found our place on the lawn to picnic. But after visiting a vegan fest in my area last spring, my husband and I thought we’d try a Beyond cheeseburger for giggles.
So I’ll admit it: I was skeptical of Beyond Meat at first.Īs a vegan of almost 10 years, I didn’t believe that something could taste so close to meat (or at least, what I remembered meat tasting like).
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