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What would happen if the world converted to veganism?

Isn’t livestock farming one of the most significant contributors to carbon emissions?

Will reducing the UK’s red meat consumption improve our environmental impact?

How much red meat can you eat to remain within government guidelines?

Why are whole grains good for your health?

Can eating potatoes increase risk of type 2 diabetes?

Can you explain in more detail how livestock farming can have a positive impact on the environment?

Dairy health benefits through the life stages

Nutrients in beef, lamb and pork

Can you tell us about British dairy farming?

Can you tell us about British pig farming?

If livestock farming is sustainable in places like the UK, why do so many scientists call for reduced consumption?

What about the environmental impact on livestock farming?

What are your views on veganism as a diet?

Is red meat bad for you, or is red meat healthy?

Is switching towards a more plant-based diet healthier for you?

Is red meat only important to help with your iron intake?

There are a lot of mixed messages in the media around food and nutrition, so it’s easy to get confused. That’s why we’ve started the We Eat Balanced campaign, to provide an evidence-based antidote to misinformation.

We know the food choices we make go hand-in-hand with our health and wellbeing, and a balanced diet is one that offers variety, nourishment and enjoyment, while remaining in harmony with the environment.

Here in the UK, we have a balanced approach to farming, and we want to shine a light on that too. Our farmers are united in their ambition to bring high-quality, nutritious and sustainable food to everyone, and are continuously driving towards a carbon-neutral farming industry with high welfare standards at its heart.

There are a lot of mixed messages in the media around food and nutrition meaning it’s easy to get confused. That’s why we’ve started the We Eat Balanced campaign, to provide an evidence-based antidote to the misinformation.

We know that the food choices we make are integral to our health and wellbeing, and a balanced diet is one that offers variety, nourishment and enjoyment whilst remaining in harmony with the environment.

Here in the UK we have a balanced approach to farming, and we want to shine a light on that too. Our farmers are united in their ambition to bring high quality, naturally nutrient rich produce to people, and are continuously driving towards a carbon neutral food industry with high welfare standards at its heart.