The Plant-Based Food Revolution
Why High-Tech Veggie Burgers Are Here to Stay
crucial of these, called “heme,” allows scientists to create a burger that replicates the umami flavors found in beef. The Impossible Burger is such a convincing facsimile that it even “bleeds” like real meat does. Seeing the success of Impossible Foods and the changing attitudes toward plant-based substitutes, Beyond Meat joined the fold as Impossible Food’s primary competitor. What started as a niche concern is now a mainstream trend, with Impossible Foods supplying more than 3,000 restaurants and Beyond Meat creating a brand-new 26,000-square-foot lab to investigate possible applications. Consumers are loving the opportunity to try out these new products and decrease the amount of animal products they consume. In the latest annual report from food delivery service Uber
While the number of vegetarians and vegans in the United States increases every year, there will always be people who struggle to find acceptable meat substitutes. If you’ve tried to eat less meat in the past, only to be turned off by poor imitations of the real thing, you’ll be excited to know that many companies are developing ways to provide diners with plant-based foods without compromising flavor or texture. The first company to put their stamp on this exciting new trend was Impossible Foods. Founded in 2011 by biochemist Dr. Patrick O. Brown, Impossible Foods hit on an innovative way to produce a nonmeat burger. Instead of trying to replicate the texture and flavor of ground beef through the use of substitutes like beans or tofu, the Impossible Burger uses compounds found in plants that mimic the properties of those found in meat. The most
Eats, the company predicts that plant-based, healthy options will be a major trend for 2019. “People aren’t just ordering in Chinese food and pizza anymore. As wellness gets more and more popular, we’ve seen a spike in searches for clean- eating staples [with] meat-alternatives,” the report states. While going vegetarian may be a bit extreme for many Americans, all of us could stand to eat a little less meat than we currently do. If you want to experience what the future of plant-based foods looks like, order an Impossible Burger the next time you see it on a menu.
SUCCESS STORIES
“I came here with a frozen shoulder due to exercises I had done. When I arrived at ProPT, my range of mobility was limited, and everyday movements were extremely painful. Dr. Patt assessed me, and I started my eight-week program of PT. Each week I improved and felt improved range of motion. When I started I couldn’t fasten my seatbelt without pain; now I am completely pain- free! Overall it’s been a good experience. Eight weeks of physical therapy later, and I’m as good as new! Thank you to the staff for helping me through this journey.”
Tiramisu
Inspired by foodnetwork.com
Ingredients
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2 teaspoons dark rum 24 packaged ladyfingers
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6 egg yolks
3 tablespoons sugar
1 pound mascarpone cheese 1 1/2 cups strong espresso, cooled
1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate shavings, for garnish
–Diane Heun
Directions 1. In a large mixing bowl, use a whisk to beat together egg yolks and sugar until thick and pale, about 5 minutes. 2. Add mascarpone cheese and beat until smooth. 3. Fold in 1 tablespoon of espresso. 4. In a small, shallow dish, combine remaining espresso with rum. Dip each ladyfinger into mixture for 5 seconds. Place soaked ladyfingers at the bottom of a walled baking dish. 5. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture on top of the first layer of ladyfingers. Top with another layer of ladyfingers and another layer of mascarpone. 6. Cover and refrigerate 2–8 hours. 7. Remove from fridge, sprinkle with chocolate shavings, and serve.
“I came here with the option of PT or surgery. Nobody wants surgery! But if the PT didn’t solve my issues, surgery was a must. After a few months of physical therapy here, surgery is not a requirement. Prior to coming I had severe sciatica pain, couldn’t sit for long periods, and my workout regimen was very limited. Since completing PT, I have zero sciatica pain, I can sit, and
I’m almost back to my full workout/training program. The reduction of pain has been such a great turnaround in my life! I couldn’t have asked for a kinder, more professional and talented team to help with my issue. The experience at ProPT is what any patient would want. Just an amazing team!”
–James Parriott
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