On November
12th The Daily Express ran a front page story entitled, “New diet to
halt diabetes: Eating less meat and dairy can slash risk by half”[1] And
another article in the Daily Mail this September suggested that veganism can
lower cholesterol and ease painful joints[2] So it’s not just the fear of
finding horsemeat in your Sunday lunch that’s persuading many more of us to go
vegetarian and vegan, there are so many clinically proven health reasons too!
This is why VegfestUK Brighton is set to be one of the most popular veggie
lifestyle events this March...
VegfestUK -
Europe's biggest and best veggie lifestyle shows - are back in the nation's
veggie capital, Brighton next year, on March 29th 30th at
the Hove Centre. With over 135 stalls full of mouth-watering food alongside
fashion, cosmetics and bodycare, plus inspiring dietary tips from talks,
cookery demos, workshops, films and kids' cookery classes, on top of a
speed-dating session, a bodybuilders competition, as well as great live comedy
and music, this show is certain to attract not only veggies but all food and
festival lovers.
“Since our
shows began back in 2003, we've always strived to maintain a balance between
festival charm and food education, and that has proved to be very attractive
for the veggie-curious and the meat reducers, who have been growing in leaps
and bounds for the past decade,” say the organisers. “VegfestUK gives everyone
a top day out while getting across the benefits of increasing their fruit, veg
and grain intake and reducing their meat and dairy, in a very informal and
friendly atmosphere. The best thing is: no one is under pressure to go veggie
at all.
People can
just come down to our festivals, sample a myriad of quality, healthier
plant-based substitutes for their customary sausages, doner kebabs, chicken
nuggets, milkshakes and pizzas, enjoy the festival capers, then make their own
dietary decisions afterwards.”
In the wake
of the horsemeat scandal, the 2013 show attracted a record-breaking 7,200
visitors over 2 days and included presenters Janey Lee Grace (BBC Radio 2) and
Sarah Jane Honeywell (CBeebies).
With the sharp rise in health consciousness in
recent years, the strong attendance figures look set to continue at the
nation's veggie capital next March. Admission is £2 for adults (pay on gate),
and free for under 16's.
For further details, visit www.brighton.vegfest.co.uk
[1] http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/442519/New-diet-to-halt-diabetes-Eating-less-meat-and-dairy-can-slash-risk-by-half
[2] http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2416221/Could-going-vegan-days-week-ease-creaky-knees.html
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