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This week it’s: Veg Pledge month!

Find out more about veg for Veg Pledge month

THE Veg Pledge, where you promise to avoid eating meat for a whole month, was started by Cancer Research UK. You can, of course, make the pledge at any time, but November is when most make the vow. Although I do eat meat, I have reduced my intake of it, and my favourite restaurant is purely vegan – it’s in the New Forest, name provided on application! Research suggests that following a diet of vegetables, fruits, whole grains and legumes can lower your risk of cancer, and help to maintain a healthy weight and gastrointestinal

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