These veggie burgers aren't as healthy as you think

Heat up and cool down No Images? Click here     With grilling season in full swing, we're spending the month of July focusing on all things meat (and meat substitutes, so stay with us, vegetarians!). I don't know about you, but I've been obsessed with trying the new beef-like veggie burgers from Impossible Burger and Beyond Meat. More and more chains carry them, and they taste almost like the real thing, down to the pink, mock medium-rare finish. Eating these meatless alternatives surely helps the planet and it's good for our bodies, too ... or so I thought, until I read this story by HuffPost contributor Erica Sweeney. It turns out that in many ways, these processed veggie burgers aren't much better for us than beef. Yikes. Keep reading for more meaty stories (and a SUPER refreshing coffee drink), and have a delicious weekend! XO, Kristen   Behold, your new favorite coffee drink Your summer needs an espresso tonic. It's quite simple — espresso and tonic over ice — but the quinine in the tonic creates a lively flavor profile, and there are a few different ways to make it that'll impact the final result. HuffPost reporter Monica Torres investigated every which way to make this enchanting summer beverage. LEARN HOW TO MAKE IT   "Vegetarian" menu items aren't always what they seem Did you know that cornbread is often made with bacon fat? Or that risotto is usually cooked with chicken stock? While many foods may seem vegetarian, restaurants aren't always transparent about the ingredients they use. Find out which dishes to be wary of and how to talk to waiters to ensure you're not unknowingly eating animal products. READ MORE   Tuno: The fake canned tuna that's begging for you to like it   Never seen vegetarian canned tuna before? Well, it exists. The problem is, there isn't much demand for it. But with the damage that overfishing is doing to our planet, there SHOULD be more demand. Find out why items like Tuno could be in your future. READ MORE   Meat sweats: They're real!   Ever notice that when you eat a ton of meat, your body mists sweat from every crevice? You're not imagining it: The meat sweats are a physical phenomenon, and we talked to experts who explained exactly what's happening in your body. READ MORE   Eat on: The Popsicle Recipes You Need To Make This Summer Big Batch Cocktail Recipes You Should Have At The Ready How To Make Sweet Tea Like A Southerner    .     👋You may have noticed our website is now www.huffpost.com. Don't worry, it'll still be the same HuffPost you know and love, just with a new URL. Make sure to update your bookmarks!   HuffPost is now a part of Verizon Media Group. On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Oath Privacy Policy which will explain how your data is used and shared. Learn More. No moon dust. No B.S. Just a completely essential daily guide to achieving the good life. Subscribe here. Like what you see? Share it. Can't get enough? You'll also love HuffPost's Entertainment newsletter. ©2019 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe    . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe