October
1st is world vegan day
Lets
have a look at the benefits of eating vegetarian diet
It’s
a healthy choice
A balanced vegan diet (also referred
to as a ‘plant-based diet’) meets many current healthy eating recommendations
such as eating more fruit, vegetables and wholegrains and consuming less cholesterol
and saturated fat. Balanced vegan diets are often rich in vitamins,
antioxidants and fibre, that can decrease the chances of suffering from
diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke and some cancers. Well-planned
plant-based diets are suitable for all age groups and stages of life.
It’s
better for the environment
Switching to a plant-based diet is
an effective way for an individual to reduce their eco-footprint. Vegan diets
can produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions than meat-based diets.
Plant-based diets only require around one third of the land and water needed to produce a typical Western diet. Farmed animals consume much more protein, water and calories than they produce, so far greater quantities of crops and water are needed to produce animal ‘products’ to feed humans than are needed to feed people direct on a plant-based diet.
Farming animals and growing their
feed also contributes to other environmental problems such as deforestation,
water pollution and land degradation.
Choosing to live a life free from
animal products means choosing a path that is kinder to people, animals and the
environment.
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