The Nutritional Quality of Plant-Based Foods
The Nutritional Quality of Plant-Based Foods There is growing interest in the adoption of a more sustainable diet, and this has led to the development of plant-derived alternative products that are used as a substitute for products of animal origin. This is a promising way to improve the sustainability of the agricultural food industry; however, there are increasing concerns regarding the nutritional profile of plant-based products, with emerging evidence that many are not nutritionally equivalent to conventional animal products. In this study, we provide a narrative review focusing on the nutritional quality of plant-based alternative products. First, we summarize the available literature examining consumers’ and healthcare professionals’ perceived healthfulness and nutritional concerns regarding plant-based foods. Then, we compare the nutritional ...