The real Paleo diet was plant-based
Evidence shows our ancient ancestors ate a plant-based diet
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Evidence shows our ancient ancestors ate a plant-based diet
More research shows the biggest direct driver of wildlife loss is intensive agriculture, livestock farming and fishing.
Compounds found in animal foods – especially when they are cooked – increase the risk of disease.
Eating plenty of fruit, vegetables, wholegrains, pulses, nuts and seeds lowers the risk of developing bowel cancer.
Meat, dairy, cheese and eggs increase acidity in the body and can lead to chronic diseases such as diabetes and cancer.
Many think our hunter-gatherer ancestors show that we were designed to eat meat, but the research tells a different story.
Poultry farming is a major driver of bird flu and wild bird losses
Scientists say that drought is now 20 times more likely because of the climate crisis
Evidence suggests that covid came from animals with the origin of this spill-over, from wildlife to people, occurring via the wildlife trade.
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