The Pros And Cons Of Beyond Meat

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Those of you who care about environment and animals don't have to worry anymore. These days we humans know how to make meat out of plant. And it's all with a little help from Beyond Meat.

What is Beyond Meat?

Beyond Meat is essentially a group of activists who are doing their best to reduce greenhouse gasses. Furthermore, these folks are passionate about healthy eating. The head of Beyond Meat, Ethan Brown is trying to sell a meat substitute that smells and tastes just like a real thing. Yes, it's a sort of 'fake meat' that is so unbelievably delicious.

What Does Damage the Environment?

The UN once stated that livestock takes up 18% of the blame for all gas emissions associated with greenhouses. It's more than all dirty planes, cars running

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