China has enlisted Arnold Schwarzenegger and film-maker James Cameron to call for lower meat consumption, with the government poised to tackle its environmental crisis.
Scientists from the University of Hawaii are to explore how the consumption of meat impacts masculinity, and question if men can stomach the punch of a vegetarian alternative.
Meat reduction – or ‘flexitarian’ eating – is on the rise. In this special edition article, FoodNavigator asks why are consumers reducing meat, and how prevalent is the trend?
High intake of processed meat may increase the risk of developing type-2 diabetes by 40 per cent, according to a new meta-analysis from Norway and the US.
High intake of red and processed meats may raise the risk of lung
and colorectal cancer by up to 20 per cent, according to a new
study from researchers at the USA's National Cancer Institute.
High consumption of meat over a long period of time could raise the
risk of developing colorectal cancer, say researchers following a
large sample study.
