Uh-oh! Vegan Alternatives Are Bad for You, Surprise, Surprise.

Welcome to the VedgyVoice. This week we have:

• 🔮 Research Predicts Radical Change in UK Diets by 2054, Including Rise in Alternative Proteins

• 🐕 Calls to Ban Greyhound Racing Intensify After Stats Show Increased Death Toll

• 🌍 Protecting 1.2% Of Earth’s Land Could Save Rare and Threatened Species

• 🏥 A Third of Brits Would Back 100% Plant-Based Menu in NHS, New Study Reveals

• ⚠️ Uh-oh! Vegan Alternatives Are Bad for You, Surprise, Surprise.

📰 What’s Happening?

Research Predicts Radical Change in UK Diets by 2054, Including Rise in Alternative Proteins

• Research by FixOurFood and the University of York predicts a significant shift in UK diets by 2054, with a rise in alternative proteins and urban farming.

• The study suggests ingredients like azolla (aquatic ferns) might become common in foods, while climate change could enable the growth of produce like avocados and olives in southern England.

• Co-op’s Responsible Retailing report shows increasing consumer concern for ethical and sustainable food, though willingness to pay more for such products has decreased.

Calls to ban greyhound racing intensify after stats show increased death toll

• There is a rising call to ban greyhound racing in the UK due to the high death and injury rates among racing dogs, with over 2,700 deaths and 22,000 injuries reported between 2018 and 2022.

• Campaigners argue that the practice is cruel and unethical, causing significant suffering to greyhounds who race at speeds up to 40 mph on curved tracks, leading to frequent injuries and fatalities.

• Critics of the ban suggest that better regulation, rather than an outright ban, could improve welfare standards, but advocates stress that the inherent risks of the sport make it untenable.

Protecting 1.2% Of Earth’s Land Could Save Rare And Threatened Species

• A new study indicates that protecting just 1.2% of the Earth's land could save thousands of rare and threatened species, focusing on key biodiversity hotspots.

• Researchers identified 16,825 critical sites that need protection within five years to avert the sixth mass extinction, emphasizing areas in tropical and subtropical forests.

• The study suggests that targeted conservation efforts could be more effective than current broad carbon sequestration strategies, potentially costing $53 billion annually, which is a small fraction of the US GDP.

A third of Brits would back 100% plant-based menu in NHS, new study reveals

• An analysis suggests that if everyone in England adopted a plant-based diet, the NHS could save around £6.7 billion annually, reducing the incidence of diseases like cancer, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes by 2.1 million cases.

• This shift could cover the yearly budget of up to seven hospitals or pay the annual salaries of nearly 185,000 nurses. Even a partial increase in veganism would yield significant savings for the NHS.

• Dr. Shireen Kassam advocates for plant-based meals in hospitals, highlighting that it could reduce the prevalence of heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and certain cancers, saving millions annually.

🎬 Watch & Learn

Uh-oh! Vegan alternatives are bad for you, surprise, surprise.

You probably seen the negative headlines following this recent study. Unsurprisingly most of the reporting on it was either misleading or just completely false. Ed does a great job here of uncovering the actual findings from the study.

🧑‍🍳 What’s Cooking?

I’ve had a serious sweet tooth recently and the usual green smoothie or toast for breakfast just isn’t cutting it. Here’s some great options for a sweeter start to the day!

Simple Vegan Overnight Oats Simple Vegan Overnight Oats are the easiest make-ahead breakfast ever! You can prepare several jars at a time and have a nutritious breakfast ready for every day of the week. I’ll show you how! No chia seeds or other hard to find ingredients.

Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowl Jumpstart your day with this Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowl! With fresh fruit, toasted nuts, and warm spices, it's refreshing, healthy, and satisfying.

Vegan Banana-Oat Pancakes Like banana bread in pancake form, these pancakes have crisp edges and tender centers with big banana flavor, plus the wholesome chew of raw oats.

Seriously the Best Vegan Banana Bread Yes, this IS the Best Vegan Banana Bread! The tender, moist, and fluffy texture sets it apart and practically melts in your mouth! This recipe is a reader favorite for good reason: not only does it taste amazing, it requires just 10 ingredients and 20 minutes of your time.

Vegan Apple Muffins Our vegan apple muffins combine freshly harvested apples’ sweet and tart flavor with a satisfyingly soft and moist crumb. The recipe is with simple everyday ingredients, it’s packed with apple pieces, and is excellent for a quick breakfast, brunch, or as a healthy snack.

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