PRESS STATEMENT
31 October 2007
The World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) recommendations
The Vegetarian Society welcomes the recommendations of the recent WCRF
publication which encourages the public to eat mostly foods of plant
origin, limit the intake of red meats and avoid processed meats.
The World Cancer Research Fund study adds to the growing consensus that
a diet based around plant foods can have wide ranging benefits for humankind.
A
healthy diet is, of course, achievable without eating any meat. A varied
and balanced
vegetarian
diet meets the government’s recommended
balance of good health, particularly in helping both adults and children
to consume at least five portions of fruit and vegetables a day, together
with plenty of complex carbohydrates, fibre and other essential nutrients
The
Expert Panel’s
recommendations for cancer prevention emphasize the prevention of weight
gain and previous
studies have shown that vegetarians
suffer less from obesity than the general population.
The Vegetarian Society would not claim a vegetarian diet to be a panacea,
but it certainly ticks a lot of boxes for anyone with real concern.
For members of the public thinking of reducing their meat intake, The
Vegetarian Society, an educational charity, produces free information
and guidelines on a healthy meat free diet call 0161 925 2000 for a copy
of Healthy Eating for Vegetarians and a starter pack.
Notes to editors
• For more information/interviews please contact Su in the Press Office
on 0161 925 2012 or email press@vegsoc.org Outside office hours The Vegetarian
Society Press Office can be contacted on 07973 108 165/ 7.
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