World Vegetarian Day is an awesome initiative that aims to get people to give vegetarianism a go, even just for a day! A healthy, well-balanced vegetarian diet is high in fibre, low in saturated fat, and provides abundant fruits and vegetables; what’s not to love? Minimising red meat consumption is consistently linked to improved health outcomes, including a reduced risk of various cancers and cardiovascular complications1. So, even making a small change towards reducing overall meat intake can have a big impact! To find out more about implementing a vegetarian diet or about reducing your meat intake, speak to Carly our dietitian.
References
- Monica Dinu, Rosanna Abbate, Gian Franco Gensini, Alessandro Casini & Francesco Sofi (2017) Vegetarian, vegan diets and multiple health outcomes: A systematic review with meta-analysis of observational studies, Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 57:17, 3640-3649, DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2016.1138447