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For the first time ever in 2010 the US Department of Agriculture included vegetarianism in its food pyramid, considered the national standard for healthy eating, and people are taking notice. In February Oprah had her TV show staff eating vegan for a week (some loved it, while others hated it), Bill Clinton claims to be ‘almost vegan’ for the sake of his heart and Martha Stewart is also getting in on the game – she recently cooked a take on boeuf bourguignon using gluten as a meat substitute. (more…)

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Eating less red meat, adding fibre to your diet and getting regular exercise could lower your risk of developing bowel cancer by almost 50 per cent. That would mean 17,000 fewer cases a year, says the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF). The WCRF recommends that people eat no more than 500g, or just over a pound, of red meat a week and that they avoid any type of processed meat altogether. (more…)

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A new documentary by the author of the highly publicized China study has a simple message: meat is not only bad for the environment, but also bad for you. Cornell professor T Colin Campbell attracted a lot of attention in 2005 when he published research arguing that a western diet high in meat and dairy products can cause diabetes, heart disease and cancer. Now he’s back, with a film that sets out to explain why veganism is the healthiest choice. (more…)

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With stars getting back down to a size zero mere weeks after giving birth, the pressure is on for new mums to return to their pre-pregnancy size as soon as possible. Studies have, however, shown that it may take as long as a year to get back to your original size and that in fact taking it slowly and doing it naturally is healthier for you and your newborn baby. (more…)

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Choosing locally produced food in season is the best way to get the most out of what you eat. When you buy local you lessen the impact your groceries have on the environment while getting the benefit of eating nutrient-packed fresh fruit and vegetables. Of course, you save money buying fresh produce in season, too. Here’s what to look out for this spring – vegetables so good for you they’re known as superfoods. (more…)

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You may have changed your diet in an attempt to lose weight and flatten your belly, but are you really eating the right things? While some foods can actually help to create a perfect stomach over a long period of time, avoid eating certain things during the day if you don’t want to look bloated on a big night out. So eat right and keep your belly looking trim and toned this summer! (more…)

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Certain spices not only make your food taste great but they have added health benefits, too! Spices also help to add flavour and aroma to otherwise bland dishes, allowing you to cook leaner meals with less salt. Our spices come from all over the world and have been used in the preparation of food for generations so make sure you get your daily dose of chilli, ginger or cinnamon to keep your heart and stomach happy. (more…)

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Olive oil is unique in that is comes from a fruit, unlike other plant-based food oils which are extracted from grains or nuts. ‘The most prized olive oils are sold unrefined and shortly after harvest, as fresh as possible, and are used more as a delicious, delicate flavouring in their own right, not as a medium in which to cook other ingredients,’ says food scientist, Harold McGee. Below are some olive oil-based sauce recipes that don’t call for any cooking at all. (more…)

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Travelling Britain as a vegetarian is easy with the Vegetarian Visitor guide, as used by the British Tourist Authority. The guide is updated every year and advises vegetarians and vegans on where to eat and where to stay, including bed and breakfasts, guest houses and hotels. Vegetarian oriented pubs and restaurants are listed which makes it a handy guide for locals too. Paul McCartney, Annie Lennox, Sting and Kate Bush are famous British vegetarians. (more…)

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Research has shown that a vegetarian diet leads to a lower incidence of heart disease, type II diabetes and high blood pressure. Besides the fact that a balanced vegetarian diet is good for you, it is also a sustainable option. If you’re thinking of going vegetarian, The Vegetarian Society’s website will answer all your questions, from nutritional facts to how to become a vegetarian and how to cook fabulous vegetarian meals. Here’s what you need to know. (more…)