Pages tagged “Plant based diet”
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Stuff.co.nz: We need to talk about Vegans: should New Zealand embrace a meatless future?
Article on the merits of a plant-based diet, and changing consumer behaviour, with comments from OraTaiao Co-convenor Dr Alexandra Macmillan. Read here.
Written by Romelli Rodriguez Jolly
March 03, 2020 -
Otago Daily Times: Study finds plant-based diet could save climate
Article on research showing the emissions reductions, health benefits, and health cost savings which could be achieved from NZ moving to a plant-based diet, with comments from study author and OraTaiao member Jono Drew and OraTaiao Co-convenor Dr Alexandra Macmillan. "Fortunately, foods that are health-promoting tend also to be those that are climate friendly." Read here.
Written by Romelli Rodriguez Jolly
January 24, 2020 -
Ministry right to urge reduced meat and dairy in hospitals
JOINT MEDIA STATEMENT, 9 August 2019
The New Zealand Climate & Health Council and health promotion charity Doctors for Nutrition strongly support the new Sustainability and the Health Sector guidance announced last week as it will result in a much healthier population.
“People and the planet will both be healthier if we shift towards a plant-based diet, and cut back on meat and dairy, as recommended,” according to Dr Alex Macmillan, Co-convenor of OraTaiao: The NZ Climate and Health Council.
Written by Romelli Rodriguez Jolly
August 09, 2019