Veggies who eat fake meats are are 42% more likely to get to depression than people who don’t

THE vegetarian diet has a number of health benefits, research shows.

But perhaps one element of it should be avoided, after it was linked to depression.

A study found vegetarians are at risk of depression if they ate meat alternatives, called plant-based meat alternatives (PBMA).

They include products such as fake bacon, chicken, sausages or burgers and are increasingly seen on supermarket shelves.