VfL Blog

The long-term health of vegetarians and vegans

Extensive research into the nutritional adequacy of vegetarian diets has shown that a well-planned vegetarian or vegan diet can supply all of the nutrients required for good health. But less is known about the long-term health of vegetarians and vegans. In a recent review paper published in the...

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Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of a former Homes for Elderly Vegetarians (Vegetarian Housing Association) tenant, Violet Elizabeth Booth, of Colwyn Bay. Born in 1919, Violet became vegetarian in her late 30s. She started planning for her retirement some 20 years later, while...

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Mature Zone 2016: Bigger and better than ever

Following the success of the Mature Zones that we ran at Vegfest London and Vegfest Scotland last year, we’re back in 2016! Our first Mature Zone of the year will be at Vegfest Brighton on 27 and 28 February. This is one of Europe’s largest vegan festivals and we can’t wait to be there...

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