The Veg Pledge is an Initiative founded by Cancer Research UK which asks you to “Take the Veg Pledge” and ditch meat for a fullmonth.
There’s many benefits to cutting meat from your diet, with research suggesting that following a diet with a stress on vegetables, fruit, whole grains and legumes can lower your risk of cancer, help to take care of a healthy weight and gastrointestinal system further as having a positive impact on our planet in addition.
As well as being an honest reason to boost welcome funds for life-saving research to beat cancer sooner, Cancer Research UK also aim to teach people on the advantages of following a Vegetarian diet during their Veg Pledge campaign and encourage people to createsteps towards living a healthier lifestyle which may help to lower your risk of developing chronic illnesses. Cancer Research UK are keen to denote that simply surgical procedure meat, fish and animal products doesn’t automatically mean a healthier diet and like everyone, vegetarians and vegans should confirm they:
– crumble least five portions of a range of fruit and vegetables a day.
– Base meals on potatoes, bread, rice, pasta or other starchy carbohydrates. Choose wholegrain versions where possible.
– Have some dairy or dairy alternatives (such as soya drinks and yoghurts). Choose lower-fat and lower-sugar options.
– Eat some beans and other pulses, eggs for vegetarians, and other proteins.
– Choose unsaturated oils and spreads like rapeseed or vegetable oil, and eat them in small amounts.
– Drink many unsweetened fluids like water
– slow down on foods high in fat, salt or sugar like sustenance
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