They're said to be low in fat, good for cholesterol and an overall healthier choice than the real deal.

But a new trial suggests that plant-based fake meat products are not in fact a nutritious choice - and could increase the risk of heart disease.

The study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that people who ate a diet high in fake meats like Beyond burgers and Impossible burgers for eight weeks had higher blood sugars than those who ate real meat.