HEALTH & DIETS

With bad publicity surrounding intensive animal farming and with more people becoming more health conscious, vegetarianism and veganism is increasing in popularity. Several long term studies have shown that vegetarians benefit from increased longevity, improved health and are at lower risk of fatal diseases.

Vegetarian diets vary from just no meat, to no meat and only certain animal products. Vegans are strictly no meat and no animal products. In a vegetarian cafe or restaurant you can expect to find dishes containing beans, tofu, lentils, dairy products and of course vegetables. There are very few strictly vegan restaurants, the ones listed below include vegetarian and vegan dishes.

Manchester has a number good quality vegetarian and vegan restaurants. Below are a few of the best.

Green House
331 Great Western Street, Rusholme, Manchester, M14 4AN

Greens
Lapwing Lane, West Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2NT

Earth Cafe
16-20 Turner Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester, M4 1DZ

The Basement
24 Lever Street, Manchester, M1

Eighth Day
111 Oxford Road, Manchester, M1 7DU

For further information on Vegetarianism, you can visit: www.vegetarian.co.uk