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Martin Freeman reveals he has given up vegetarianism after 38 years over concerns that meat replacements are 'very, very processed'

Martin Freeman has revealed he's given up being a vegetarian after 38 years because meat replacement products are 'very, very processed'.

Study co-author, Dr Sumanto Haldar, a lecturer in nutrition science at Bournemouth University said: 'At present, producing these plant based meat alternatives often involves a substantial amount of processing. 'As it stands, the plant based meat alternatives currently available do not offer same health advantages as a traditional plant-based diet, generally consisting of whole foods such as whole grains, legumes and a plethora of fruits and vegetables. Nutritionally, these are similar and carry the hallmarks of an ultra-processed food which is high in saturated fat, salt and sugar as well as having a very long ingredient list which contains additives you wouldn't find in your own kitchen.

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