• The Problem with Processed Meat

  • Apr 23 2025
  • Length: 29 mins
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The Problem with Processed Meat

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  • In this episode, we're joined by Audrey Lawson-Sanchez (Executive Director of Balanced.org) to talk about the health and environmental risks of processed meats, why they're still so common on school and hospital menus, and how to start making simple, satisfying swaps. From evidence-based insights to easy plant-based alternatives, we cover everything from Beyond sausages and tempeh bacon to jackfruit, carrot hot dogs.

    Resources

    • Balanced.org

    • Rainbow Plant Life

    • IARC Processed Meat Classification (2015)

    • Gonzalez et al., Food Research International (Review on meat and cancer)

    • Zang et al., British Journal of Nutrition (2023) – Processed meat and chronic disease

    • NCI et al., International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health – Processed meat and depression

    • Lightlife Tempeh Bacon

    • Jack & Annie’s – Jackfruit-based meat alternatives

    • Simple Truth Eggplant Bacon

    • Sweet Earth Benevolent Bacon
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