Dreaming of a green Christmas: Plant-based meats may be greener but are they healthier?

Data analyst Ika Bhagchandani, who became a vegan in March this year, will be using only plant-based meat and vegan dishes for Christmas this year. ST PHOTO: JOEL CHAN
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SINGAPORE - It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. The festive lights are up, Christmas trees are being snapped up and many are busy buying gifts or making plans for their Christmas meals.

In particular, some are planning to have a greener Christmas by having a vegan or vegetarian meal, and having plant-based meat.

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