No red meat, more veggies?
You’ve probably come across stories of people proclaiming how going on a plant-based diet has changed their lives for the better.
These could even be first-hand accounts from a friend or a relative you previously knew as a hardcore carnivore who scouted the island for the best steak and char siew – and is now embracing kale salads and asking for extra veggies like a new mantra. But have you ever wondered why someone would resolutely make that 180-degree lifestyle change?
There are different reasons why many people are adopting plant-based or vegan diets in Singapore, said Professor Francis Seow-Choen, a consultant colorectal surgeon from Concord International Hospital.
