> I never understood these engineered ultra processed meat imitation products, they are not healthy - period.

People don't eat burgers for health reasons.

> There's already healthy and delicious cuisines that have developed over thousands of years (Indian, Nepalese, I'm sure many others).

Why eat ice cream when chicken is healthier?

You're comparing apples and oranges. Yes, there are plenty of delicious vegetarian foods, but you can't just substitute one for the other. If you're craving eggplants, replacing it with lentils will not satisfy you.