Vegetarian and vegan diets are not linked to more symptoms overall, but the reasons for dietary restriction may still deserve attention.
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A study links plant-based diets to lower odds of reaching 100 – but the result depends on age, weight and how plant-based diets are followed.
Disgust is a primal emotion – and it could be the key to eating less meat.
The pioneering US health reformer and breakfast cereal inventor introduced plant-based meat substitutes to the public.
Using more appealing language and descriptions — rather than simply labelling foods ‘vegan’ or ‘vegetarian’ — can encourage people to choose plant-based foods more often.
The first argument came from a Roman philosopher called Sextius, who was known for his simple lifestyle.
Navigating healthy vegetarian options on a menu can be trickier than making plant-based meals at home.
These five foods rate highly on the nutrient-rich foods index and on cost, meaning they represent good value for money when it comes to buying nutritious food.
When we look at the study itself, it seems the media coverage has focused on a tiny aspect of the research, and is misleading.
Eating a vegan or vegetarian diet is about more than just food.
The recent surge of plant-based food consumers in Europe, particularly the Netherlands, can be a promosing further Indonesia’s gastrodiplomacy strategy of Indonesia Spice Up the World (ISUTW).
Switching to a plant-based diet could save lives.
More people are opting for a “social omnivore” lifestyle – could it save the planet, your health and your social life?
Tangible solutions would reduce livestock methane emissions, while also improving productivity and livelihoods.
No, you’re not imagining it. Some people really do experience bloating or gut upset when they eat a lot of salad.
You might start by asking your child what’s in and what’s out according to their new diet – and why they decided to go vegetarian in the first place.
The celebration of generous portions, meat and fat as masculine and patriotic would have been alien to Washington and Jefferson, who advocated vegetables and moderation as American ideals.
A climate-friendly diet is a relatively easy way to reduce your environmental impact.
Hip fractures are one of the most common types of fracture – which disproportionately affect women.
Plant-based diets may lack a number of important nutrients, such as vitamin B12 and iodine.
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Senior Researcher on Environment and Health, University of Oxford
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Associate Professor, Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Deakin University
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Postdoctoral Researcher, Behaviour Change Interventions, University of Oxford
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Professor, Food Economics, University of Guelph
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Program Director of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Accredited Practising Dietitian, Adelaide University
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Professor, Sustainable Food Systems, Dalhousie University
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Visiting Research Fellow in Philosophy, University of Hertfordshire
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Senior Public Engagement Fellow, University of Southampton
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IT Service Desk Coordinator, Swansea University
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Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Science and Technology, Anglia Ruskin University
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Associate Professor in Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management, University of Guelph
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Director, Agri-Food Analytics Lab, Professor in Food Distribution and Policy, Dalhousie University
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Researcher, University of Oxford
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Lecturer in Social Psychology, Lancaster University
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Professor of Philosophy, Arizona State University