Americans are eating up the meat industry’s health claims

Protein-hungry shoppers are buying more meat with their health top of mind. Health experts, however, wish they’d think beyond the butcher counter. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. More than three-quarters of U.S. consumers saw meat and poultry as “part of a healthy, balanced diet” last … Read more

Beyond Meat drops the ‘Meat’ from its name as it expands to plant-based drinks and snacks

Beyond Meat is dropping “meat” from its name as it moves beyond the struggling market for plant-based burgers, sausages and tenders and expands into new categories like protein drinks. The company, rebranded as Beyond The Plant Protein Co. — or simply Beyond on its packaging — changed its website and social media channels this week. … Read more

Refined carbs and red meat driving global rise in type 2 diabetes, study says | CNN

Editor’s Note: Sign up for CNN’s Eat, But Better: Mediterranean Style. Our eight-part guide shows you a delicious expert-backed eating lifestyle that will boost your health for life. CNN  —  Gobbling up too many refined wheat and rice products, along with eating too few whole grains, is fueling the growth of new cases of type … Read more