Those meat-free burgers may not be the healthier option.
According to researchers from the UK, more than a quarter of the 157 meatless products had more salt than recommended.
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The meat substitutes contained an average of .89 grams of salt per serving.
The real beef burgers averaged .75 grams per portion.
A high salt diet can increase blood pressure, and has been linked to stroke and cardiovascular disease.
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