USA

US GOVERNMENT RECOMMENDS PLANT-BASED DIET Wednesday, March 25th, 2009

A study by the US National Cancer Institute, has looked at the diets of 500,000 people. Those eating the highest amount of meat were more likely to die during the course of the ten year study. The study noted that not only does meat have the unhealthiest forms of fat it also contains cancer-causing chemicals.  Unsurprisingly, the meat industry has denounced the study as flawed.

PLANEAT would welcome the opportunity to prepare a plant-based meal for the President of the Meat Institute, whose best defense for meats role in a balanced diet is that it provides “satisfaction and fullness”.

For more info on the study:

http://archinte.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/short/169/6/543

OBAMA MAKES A RECIPE FOR A HEALTHIER WHITE HOUSE Friday, March 20th, 2009

Mrs Obama has begun a project to grow a vegetable garden on the White House lawn.  After being warned by their family doctor, that the children were putting on too much weight, Mrs Obama decided she needed to change the family’s diet.  Bancroft Elementary School has been chosen to help plant, harvest and cook vegetables alongside the President’s family. The 1100 square foot of earth will grow 55 varieties of organic veg from Thai Basil and Tomatillos to Spinach, Chard and Black Kale.

Obama has consistently shown an active interest in promoting a healthier lifestyle to his country, and this is definitely a step in the right direction.