Many people think that it is difficult to obtain sufficient protein whilst following a vegetarian diet. However, this is simply not true, as there are plenty of excellent protein sources for vegetarians, and in actual fact most meat-eaters consume much more protein than their bodies require. Protein requirements for humans are 40g-50g per day. …

The health benefits of oily fish have been widely publicised. However, fish stocks are in decline, and many of us choose not to eat fish for ethical reasons. The good news is that the beneficial omega-3 oils can now be obtained from algae (which is where the fish obtain the oils from) and these algae oils have been extracted and purified to produce …

Vitamin D deficiency is a wide-scale problem affecting many people, not just vegetarians and vegans. It is estimated that more than 50% of people in the UK have insufficient levels of vitamin D and 16% have severe deficiency during winter and spring. So why is this so important? The consequences of vitamin D deficiency Vitamin D deficiency impairs …

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 that we make …

Vegetables are awesome. 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 …