Cutting back on meat and dairy is one of the ways many of us are looking to start healthier habits. Flexitarianism is on the rise, with more and more British meat-eaters buying vegan and vegetarian products as part of their weekly shop. 40% of us now spend over £25 each week on meat-free alternatives, thanks to our growing awareness of the health and environmental impacts eating meat can have. What is flexitarianism? A flexitarian diet, also known as ‘casual vegetarianism’ has become an...
Going meat-free, even just for a day, can be daunting. And, for the majority of us, defaulting to a meat-based meal has been ingrained in our choices from the get-go. But eating meat-free not only encourages creativity and in our kitchens, but it also has huge health benefits too.
A study carried out in 2010 by the Department of Health at Oxford University discovered that eating meat no more than three times a week could prevent 31,000 deaths from heart disease, 9,000 deaths from cancer...
So you’ve decided that you’d like to become vegan, but where do you start? Transitioning to a vegan lifestyle can seem really daunting, but often the idea of a big lifestyle change is a lot scarier than actually doing it.
Whether you already eat a vegetarian diet or you consume meat, if you focus on making one change at a time, the progression to veganism will feel quite natural. It’s important to go at your own pace though, and to decide on a method that works best for you.
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In a recent poll of 2,000 Brits, more than half said they were ‘too busy’ to make healthy food choices. In fact, two-thirds admitted that they often eat ‘badly’ because they don’t have the time to prepare nutritious food.
We know the struggle. We all lead busy lives.
Maybe you work near eateries that sell fancy salads or fresh sushi. Or maybe you often run to the shop to grab a sandwich or meal deal when you’re busy with the kids. The trouble is, yes we can access delicious and often...
With more than 500,000 people in Britain now following a vegan diet, it’s clear 2017 seemed to be the year of change. Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian or eat a bit of everything, it’s likely you’ve seen the articles, heard of the documentaries and maybe even tried some of the plant-based alternatives now gracing our everyday supermarkets. But what is it?
According to The Vegan Society, “veganism is a way of living which seeks to exclude, as far as is possible and practicable, all forms...
Vegetarian, vegan and plant-based diets are seemingly becoming more popular, but what are the benefits of reducing our animal-product consumption? We speak to nutritionist Susan Burry, who explains more.
Firstly, what are your views on vegetarian and more plant-based diets?
Vegetarian or more plant-based diets can be more healthy if they are well-planned and have added variety.
As the nutrition consultant for the Enquiry Service of the Vegetarian Society, it has become apparent to me...
A new study has found that millions of lives could be saved each year by 2050 if people adopt vegetarian and vegan diets. According to research published by Oxford University, cutting down on meat consumption would also protect the planet.
Lead author of the study, Dr Marco Springmann, highlighted how a person’s diet has great influence on their health and the global environment.
“Imbalanced diets which are low in fruits and vegetables, or high in red and processed meat, are responsible...
Many of us are becoming more aware of what we are putting into our body and how certain food affects our health. With meat consumption continually in the headlines, it is no surprise that we are looking to what we believe are healthier diets.
But unlike being vegetarian, being vegan means cutting out any produce that comes from an animal. This includes meat, fish, dairy products, eggs, honey and no processed or packaged foods containing those ingredients.
What can you eat on a vegan...
A common question about vegetarianism tends to be: 'Is being a vegetarian healthy?' The answer is a resounding yes!
Although your diet won't automatically become healthier just by cutting out meat, it is what you eat to replace this food source (and the minerals it provides) that makes the vegetarian diet so beneficial.
Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables means you consume more nutrients and are less likely to reach for congesting foods.
You are also more likely to broaden your...
Meatless Mondays are increasingly popular among meat-eaters today, and a clear sign that more people are looking to the vegetarian lifestyle to improve their health.
While many people may not want to give up meat altogether, adopting vegetarian habits can help meat eaters to enjoy plenty of meat-free meals and boost their intake of plant-based foods.
Evidence shows that eating less meat can make a big difference to your weight. It can also lower the risk of high blood pressure and...
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