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FLOWER POWER

W ith a fifth of British people actively trying to reduce their meat consumption, Eatplanted has created a selection of recipes using clean ingredients, inspired by Michelin-star chefs. But if you’re on the fence about shifting towards a more plantpowered approach, there are numerous health and performance benefits for doing so.

For a start, on average vegans and vegetarians live longer, and grow old with fewer health conditions. Those eating a plant-based diet, for example, tend to have a lower risk of heart disease and cancer (our two biggest killers in the west), as well as diabetes, plus healthier gut profiles and lower blood pressure. That’s partly because plant foods are incredible nutritional packages, filled with phytonutrients, antioxidants,

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