And God said, “Let there be Beyond Burgers.” God saw the Beyond Burgers, and they were good. In all seriousness though, can we, as a collective, appreciate how hard these burgers slap? Recently, A&W made the decision to add these patties to their permanent menu after selling out within weeks of their introduction, and it’s been a revolutionary move. I’m aware that vegan restaurants in Vancouver have been stocked with this delicacy for some time now, but as far as accessibility and price go this is a big step in the right direction. For those not in the know, Beyond Burgers are plant-based burgers that look and taste like real meat, all while being made of pea protein! I’m not joking when I say they really fooled me with their texture, colour, and taste. They also boast similar statistics to beef in terms of protein content and calories, yet they contain no cholesterol. Whether you care about animal welfare, food sustainability, health, or just good eating, it’s incredible that we live during a time where a meat alternative is only a drive-thru order away.
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Chandy is a biology major/chemistry minor who's been a staff writer, Arts editor, and Managing Editor at The Cascade. She began writing in elementary school when she produced Tamagotchi fanfiction to show her peers at school -- she now lives in fear that this may have been her creative peak.
