This week I was sent some samples of some new vegetarian sausages, known as ‘Secret Sausages - Vegetables In Disguise’. The ‘secret’ referred to in the name, is that they contain no meat, and are three quarters vegetables and rice. They are approved by the Vegetarian Society, and three sausages will provide you with enough …

I have eaten out in a few non-vegetarian restaurants recently, so I thought I’d share my experiences of the ‘vegetarian options’ I encountered. Bella Italia Bella Italia: Vegetarian Four Seasons pizza Italian restaurants often provide a few vegetarian options to choose from, and Bella Italia is no exception. The vegetarian …

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. …

Wai Kika Moo Kau is a vegetarian café situated in the Brighton Lanes. They serve a range of breakfasts, pitta pockets, burgers and salads. I must admit, it took me a while to notice the meaning in the name, ‘why kick a moo cow’, in case you haven’t got there yet either! My husband and I visited this café for breakfast one weekday …

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 …