By Vijay Kumar Malesu Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc. Nov 4 2025 Swapping meat for plant-based or mycoprotein products reduces saturated fat and increases fiber, but these modest changes may not significantly improve cholesterol levels and could lead to a reduction in protein intake among key age groups. Study: The nutritional composition and impact on UK dietary intakes of meat and plant-based meat alternatives . Image Credit: barmalini / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the