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Eating plant based may help prevent Type 2 Diabetes

Globally, diabetes is on the rise! The World Health Organization reports that the number of people with diabetes has escalated from 108 million in 1980 to 422 million in 2014. Researchers studying diabetes have always stressed on following a wholesome diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes and nuts and keeping meat consumption to …

80% of Americans plan to replace meat with plant-based alternatives

According to Numerator’s Infoscout Omnipanel data, 80% of US shoppers might replace a portion or all of their meat consumption with meatless alternatives. Results of the study indicated that 21% were ready to go completely vegan; 23% intended to replace a sizeable portion; whereas 36% were comfortable in replacing only a small portion of their …

London university bans beef on campus to fight climate change

London’s Goldsmiths University has banned the sale of beef in all cafes and shops on campus in an effort to reduce its carbon footprint. When the new academic year starts this September, no food outlets will stock beef as the university attempts to become carbon neutral by 2025. The campus will also introduce a 10p …

Adidas launches new 100% recyclable vegan shoe made from ocean plastic

Adidas has expanded its range of eco-friendly vegan shoes with the launch of the Terrex Two Parley. The new offer is part of a line in partnership with Parley for the Oceans which is created entirely from plastics recovered from the ocean, and is 100% recyclable.  Earlier this year the sportswear giant pledged to release …

World’s first vegan rugby club forms in the UK

The first ever all-vegan rugby club has launched in the UK and is currently looking for new players.  The Green Gazelles has been formed to prove the potential of plant-power, and is both scouting male and female players.  Founder Brendan Bale is looking for players of all abilities and already has interest from some high …

New Zealand government encourages plant-based eating

New Zealand’s government has included the promotion of plant-based eating in a groundbreaking report into the future of its health sector and sustainability. The Ministry of Health published report titled Sustainability and the Health Sector, which looks into the carbon footprint of hospitals and other healthcare providers. It suggests introducing new vegan menus, encouraging people …

Arnold Schwarzenegger says you don’t need meat to build muscle

Arnold Schwarzenegger has dispelled the myth that you need meat to build muscle in a new documentary which showcases the benefits of plant-based eating for elite sports stars. The Game Changers is a ‘revolutionary documentary about meat, protein and strength’ which is set to be released this year. The documentary features high profile sports stars …

Belgian doctors claim parents raising vegan children should face criminal charges

Doctors in Belgium have recommended criminal charges of up to two years imprisonment for parents who bring their children up on a vegan diet. Belgium’s Royal Academy of Medicine published the legally influential opinion which goes against widespread medical advice and evidence. The doctors justified the position with the claim that children need proteins and …

Beyoncé wants you to go vegan, for at least 22 days

Beyoncé has released a video advertisement for a plant-based meal planning service.  The 37 year old star of Austin Powers in Goldmember has teamed up with “friend, trainer, exercise physiologist and New York Times Best Selling author,” Marco Borges, in the creation of 22 Days Nutrition, a web-based meal planner. The video, which focuses heavily …

Man loses 100lbs on plant-based diet then opens a vegan restaurant

Doctors told father of three James McGee, from Texas, USA, there was not much hope for him to live for another year, but switching to a plant-based diet has turned his life around. McGee was suffering from such serious and complicated health issues that he was taking 22 medications, and given little chance of recovery …

Dad loses 13 stone by ditching KFC and going vegan

A man has lost an incredible 13 stone by swapping a fast-food meat addiction for a vegan diet. Mark Henderson, 46, from Blackpool, UK, was clinically morbidly obese, tipping the scales at 32 stone due to a habit of eating a KFC family buckets and consistently consuming 10,000 calories a day. But he’s dramatically turned …

Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic credits his success to plant-based diet

Five-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic has spoken out about his plant-based diet, which he credits with improving his recovery time. The 32 year old Serbian player, currently ranked world number 1 in men’s singles tennis, told the press about his diet at a post-match conference, several days before winning his fifth Wimbledon title. “I do …