Ch. 36 "Of the Sick Brethren" of St. Benedict's Rule understands that meat is for the sickly:

let the use of meat be granted to the sick and to the very weak for their recovery. But when they have been restored let them all abstain from meat in the usual manner.

Healthy people have no need for meat.

Obviously, no one needs meat in order to be healthy.  One can have a very healthy diet without meat.  But, back to the purpose of this topic, can "plant-based meat" be a part of that healthy diet?

In other words, are foods that are heavily infused with synthetic chemicals (as "plant-based meats are) healthy?  Do people who abstain from meat or vegans consume large doses of synthetic chemicals in healthy diets?

Obviously, no one needs meat in order to be healthy.  One can have a very healthy diet without meat.  But, back to the purpose of this topic, can "plant-based meat" be a part of that healthy diet?

In other words, are foods that are heavily infused with synthetic chemicals (as "plant-based meats are) healthy?  Do people who abstain from meat or vegans consume large doses of synthetic chemicals in healthy diets?

Actually, no one needs plants to be healthy

Lots of health problems among vegetarians and vegans.

Such as?

Carbohydrates are the only macronutrient that a human can live without healthily.

You think being a space cadet and drainbow is "healthy"? You're also wrong about insulin and sugar. The fact is sugar increases insulin sensitivity which means less insulin is needed. Fats greatly decrease insulin sensitivity because the receptors get all blocked. That means much higher insulin levels in the blood.

Will burying apple seeds grow apple trees provided there is adequate watering? Is it that easy to grow apple trees?

You think being a space cadet and drainbow is "healthy"? You're also wrong about insulin and sugar. The fact is sugar increases insulin sensitivity which means less insulin is needed. Fats greatly decrease insulin sensitivity because the receptors get all blocked. That means much higher insulin levels in the blood.

Space cadet here. Fat does NOT effect blood sugar in any way. Sugar and carbs spike blood sugar and causes an insulin surge to lower the blood gucose, so yes originally  there is initial sensitivity, but as time goes on the cells ,resist the insulin and do not allow any more glucose to enter the cells- the ineffectiveness of the insulin, along with high blood sugars(diabetes) and high insulin in the blood cause obesity ( ask any type one diabetic that has been injecting insulin all their lives- more insulin, more weight gain)For awhile and maybe all of their lives, some people s have effective and sensitive insulin glucose reactions. But for the millions with insulin resistance and type ll diabetes this is not the case. Blood sugar spikes for long periods are dangerous and lead to insulin resistance. Healthier to dump the sugar and carbs to stay off meds.

True- processed seed oils (canola/ rape seed ,corn oil) are filled with phytates and are super inflammatory , as well as are  all hydrogenated fats.
Staying with natural animal based unprocessed fats are best,(butter) but oil from the fruit of the plant ( not the seed) are ok like olive oil, avacado oil and coconut. The Ratio of omega 3 ( natural animal fats and non seed oils) compared to omega 6 ( processed oils and fats) must be improved and is so out of balance today.