TWO OF THIS YEAR’S DIET BUZZWORDS ARE ‘vegetarian’ and ‘vegan’. Followed carefully (taking care over nutritients), they can be health trends worth trying. And, for all of us, whether meat eaters or not, scientific evidence shows putting more plant-based food on our plates is better for us than relying on animal sources for our protein every day.
It’s no longer just niche health food stores that are supplying the goods, either. Supermarkets and high street coffee chains are constantly adding new plant-based dishes to their shelves to meet demand.