Chocolate, cheese, chicken and meat – driving deforestation!
The most serious aspect of the environmental crisis according to some scientists is the loss of biodiversity – the other living things with which we share the Earth. This huge loss, they say, represents a crisis that could surpass the climate threat.
One of the most common misconceptions about soya is that soya-eating vegans are responsible for the destruction of rainforests. This couldn’t be further from the truth.
There are more mock meat varieties coming on to the market than we can keep count of so how do you choose what to buy and what to give a miss?
It’s a myth that vegans miss out on protein, in fact, plant protein is much healthier than the protein found in meat and dairy, and a varied, vegan diet is packed with it.
A vegan diet is the the best diet for both your health and that of the planet. If you want to protect the planet, eat less meat.
You can all get all the nutrients you need from a varied, vegan diet – and often in a form our bodies can better use. Plus, you avoid all the harmful health effects of eating meat, fish and dairy.
