The Fakeaway Fallacy: Why Healthy Alternatives Won't Replace Takeout The proliferation of "fakeaways" – healthier versions of takeaway meals that can be made at home – has been touted as a solution to our indulgent cravings and poor eating habits.
But this trend may only mask the problem, rather than genuinely addressing it. Fakeaways rely on a simplistic equation: replace the guilty pleasure of ordering in with fresh produce.
This supposedly results in healthier, cheaper, and quicker meals than their takeaway counterparts. However, scratch beneath the surface, and this narrative reveals itself to be flawed.