Monday, December 06, 2010
Dubai event encourages a vegetarian lifestyle
Fruitarian, vegan, or raw foodie? If you have wondered what the difference is, then the Meveg Congress, opening today, might be the thing for you.
The two-day event at the Dubai World Trade Centre brings together 16 proponents of healthy living from as far as Singapore, Russia and the United States.
The effort seeks to convince audiences that ditching meat, even if only for a few days each week, can help people and the planet to become healthier.
That message is particularly relevant in the UAE, which has very high levels of diabetes and obesity, as well as a deep environmental footprint in the world.
According to the World Wide Fund for Nature, the UAE has the highest per-capita footprint at 10.68 hectares. This indicates what portion of the planet's natural resources people living here need to sustain their lifestyles.
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full story:
http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/dubai-event-encourages-a-vegetarian-lifestyle
The two-day event at the Dubai World Trade Centre brings together 16 proponents of healthy living from as far as Singapore, Russia and the United States.
The effort seeks to convince audiences that ditching meat, even if only for a few days each week, can help people and the planet to become healthier.
That message is particularly relevant in the UAE, which has very high levels of diabetes and obesity, as well as a deep environmental footprint in the world.
According to the World Wide Fund for Nature, the UAE has the highest per-capita footprint at 10.68 hectares. This indicates what portion of the planet's natural resources people living here need to sustain their lifestyles.
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full story:
http://www.thenational.ae/
