Vegetarian & Vegan Foundation

The Vegetarian & Vegan Foundation – or VVF – is a registered charity. It was set up to monitor and to explain the increasing amount of scientific research linking diet to health – providing accurate information on which to make informed choices.

We regularly communicate this information to the public, health professionals, schools and food manufacturers by:-

The VVF is a vital – and almost solitary – source of accurate and unbiased information and advice on diet and health. It is free from any commercial or vested interests.

If you are not already a member have you considered joining the VVF? You’ll receive the colourful, easy-to-read Veggiehealth magazine, five fact sheets in a special folder, campaign information, and you’ll be entitled to free advice on vegetarian and vegan nutrition from our nutritionists.

The Vegetarian & Vegan Foundation can help you and your family to start eating healthily – giving everyone the chance of a brighter future.

“The vast majority of diseases that kill most of us before our time in the West can be prevented by consuming an all plant-based diet. There are no nutrients in animal-based foods that are not obtained to better advantage in plant-based foods.”
T. Colin Campbell, Professor of Nutritional Biochemistry

Improving choice for vegetarians and vegans

Viva!’s sister charity – the Vegetarian & Vegan Foundation are campaigning for vital changes to be made across the UK to how institutions and businesses approach vegetarian and vegan foods. To pursue change – and to bring healthy, nutritious, plant-based meals up the menu in hospitals, eateries and supermarkets, we need to hear about your experiences – and so have put together three mini surveys looking at:

Please help us by completing the survey by Friday 9 May 2008.. By doing do you’ll have a chance of winning one of three great prizes.

Become a School Speaker
.... and do one of the most effective things you can for the animals!

Saturday 7 June 2008 10.00-5.00 at Carrs Lane Church Centre, Carrs Lane, Birmingham B4 7SX

Get Healthy with Heather

Get Healthy With Heather

Thinking of going vegan? Our colourful new guide covers all you need to know about making the change, with information on nutrition, shopping, recipes and advice from Heather herself! Buy it here

Keep the Doctor Away – the Veggie Way!

Add years to your life, cut your risk of killer diseases and whittle away the pounds – that’s the message behind a new guide from the VVF. Written with healthcare professionals in mind, the guide Veggie Diets – Protecting Your Health is brimming with research which shows the many health advantages of following a plant-based diet. Its clear and helpful presentation, scientifically proven advice and nutritional guidelines drew interest and accolades from many of those attending the Primary Care exhibition held at Birmingham NEC in May. We gave away over a thousand guides, as well as magazines and other resources, to GPs, health visitors, midwives and other health professionals. To order a free copy for your local health centre, GP or practice nurse, simply email Amanda.