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British Celebrity Vegetarians
Vegetarianism is growing in popularity all the time. When I started reading up on it I was surprised just how many celebrities were veggies like me. Below are some of the more famous vegetarians I found – you may well be surprised at some of the names in the list. When I was creating the [...]
Processed Meat and Bowel Cancer
Occasionally a story linking processed meat to cancer will appear in the news. Parents are advised not to put ham in their children’s sandwiches, and for a while, some people take notice and reduce their consumption. However, these news stories are soon forgotten, and people go back to their old habits. It is therefore important [...]
What is a Vegetarian?
Vegetarians often encounter confusion about their diet, with many unsure about what a vegetarian can and cannot eat. If I tell someone I am vegetarian, the conversation usually proceeds with “do you eat fish?” followed by “do you eat dairy products?”. Some of this stems from people with different kinds of diets labelling themselves as [...]
An Early Vegetarian: Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)
Leonardo da Vinci was a remarkable man. He is considered to be one of the greatest painters of all time, yet he was also a highly talented sculptor, mathematician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, botanist and writer. He was an undisputed genius, and one of the most widely talented people to ever have lived. He was also [...]
Health Benefits of a Vegetarian Diet
A healthy vegetarian diet will provide all the dietary nutrients required by the human body. It can also offer a number of health benefits over a standard meat-inclusive diet. The main benefits are outlined below. Reduced Risk of Bowel Cancer and Stomach Cancer The consumption of red meat and processed meat can increase your risk [...]
