Going vegan could lead to cleaner air say Oxford scientists

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Going vegan could lead to cleaner air – saving over 200,000 lives globally, say Oxford scientists 🌍

• Plant-based diets can lead to cleaner air by significantly reducing air pollution from animal farming.

• Shifting diets could prevent up to 236,000 premature deaths globally by improving air quality and reducing related health issues.

• Adopting vegan diets can also positively impact the economy by enhancing workforce productivity affected by air pollution.

Reinventing the eel: first lab-grown eel meat revealed 🥼

• Forsea Foods in Israel has developed the first lab-grown freshwater eel meat, offering a sustainable alternative to the overfished wild eel, with plans to commercialize the product within two years.

• The company employs organoid technology, using embryonic stem cells from fertilized eel eggs to replicate real eel meat's texture and flavor, aiming to match the high market price of wild eel.

• This innovation is part of a broader movement toward cultivated meat, aiming to reduce environmental impact and offer sustainable alternatives to conventional meat and overfished seafood.

Pro-Meat Ads In UK Supermarkets Prompt ASA Complaints 🛒

• Complaints have been filed with the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) against new government-backed ads by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), promoting meat and dairy, despite their significant environmental and health impacts.

• The campaign, which aims to persuade young people and is backed by a £4 million investment, has been criticized for misleadingly presenting meat and dairy as "balanced" without acknowledging their negative consequences.

• Major UK supermarkets are displaying these ads, raising concerns about contradictory practices as these retailers have committed to achieving net zero emissions, yet are promoting products linked to climate change and health issues​

Vegan Chinese eatery opens in Glasgow marking first location in Scotland 🍜

• Wawin Vegan Chinese, a popular plant-based Chinese restaurant, opens its first Scottish location in Glasgow's Southside, currently operating as a takeaway.

• This expansion adds to their existing network, with branches in Manchester, Leeds, York, Sheffield, and Nottingham, offering a 100% vegan and authentic Chinese menu.

• The launch in Glasgow has been met with enthusiasm from locals, expressing excitement and positive reviews of their experiences at other locations.

Daniel Humm and Alain Ducasse Are Cooking up Vegan Dinners in New York and Paris 🧑‍🍳

• Daniel Humm and Alain Ducasse, renowned chefs, are collaborating on an eight-course, plant-based dinner series in Paris and New York.

• The collaboration highlights Humm's plant-based philosophy at Eleven Madison Park and introduces a new challenge for Ducasse, known for his vegetable-centric but not exclusively plant-based cuisine.

• This partnership signifies a unique culinary venture, blending the chefs' distinct styles and dedication to innovative, vegetable-focused gastronomy.

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High-Protein Vegan Meals EVERYONE Should Know

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A creamy, tasty and nutritious broccoli and cauliflower soup recipe to kick off February from Kate @ The Veg Space.

GetVedgy Ramblings

“Ok, but you can still eat fish right”?, “But what about Omega 3?” Fairly confident most people reading this will know the answer. So this is one you can share with the next well meaning friend or family member who asks you.

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