# Is plant-based meat actually healthier for you? - Carolyn Beans

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Published: 2026-07-16T11:30:00+00:00
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Explore the differences between farmed meat, plant-based meat, and lab-grown meat, and find out which is best for you and the planet.--In 2021, a survey of over 1,000 Americans found that nearly two-thirds had eaten plant-based meat alternatives in the past year. Many cited potential health and environmental benefits as their motivation. But are these alternative meats actually better for us and the planet? Carolyn Beans investigates the differences between farmed meat, plant-based meat, and lab-grown meat.Lesson by Carolyn Beans, directed by Laura Jayne Hodkin.This video made possible in collaboration with Speed & ScaleLearn more about how TED-Ed partnerships work: https://bit.ly/TEDEdPartnersA special thanks to Raychel Santo and Keeve Nachman who provided information and insights for the development of this video. Support Our Non-Profit Mission----------------------------------------------Support us on Patreon: http://bit.ly/TEDEdPatreonCheck out our merch: http://bit.ly/TEDEDShop----------------------------------------------Connect With Us----------------------------------------------Sign up for our newsletter: http://bit.ly/TEDEdNewsletterFollow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/TEDEdFacebookFind us on Twitter: http://bit.ly/TEDEdTwitterPeep us on Instagram: http://bit.ly/TEDEdInstagram----------------------------------------------Keep Learning----------------------------------------------View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/which-is-better-for-you-real-meat-or-fake-meat-carolyn-beansDig deeper with additional resources: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/which-is-better-for-you-real-meat-or-fake-meat-carolyn-beans#digdeeperAnimator's website: https://www.laurajaynehodkin.comMUSIC: https://www.campstudio.co----------------------------------------------Thank you so much…

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