A vegan diet can help reduce the risk of a severe COVID-19 Credit: Adobe. Do not use without permissionAgroup of clinical experts has told the U.K government going vegan can reduce the severity of COVID-19.
15 top doctors have written an open letter to the government. It advises that a plant-based diet is an effective way of fighting health issues such as obesity, T2 diabetes, and heart disease. These are all major risk factors for COVID-19.
The letter has been signed by experts such as Emanuel Goldman, Dr. Shireen Kassam, and Professor Richard Kock.
‘Obesity crisis’
“The Government is set to ban junk food adverts before 9 pm and end buy-one-get-one-free promotions,” the letter reads.
“Going vegan is one of the simplest, cheapest things Britons can do to slash the risk of becoming seriously ill with COVID-19. Now more than ever before it’s time to embrace the benefits of a plant-based diet before it’s too late.”
‘Severe COVID-19’
The clinicians are also backing the #slashtheriskcampaign – created by vegan charity Viva!.
The campaign will see billboards across the country ‘making clear the stark health benefits of a plant-based diet.’.
“A healthy vegan diet can help you lose weight, reverse Type 2 diabetes and protect heart health, reducing your risk of severe Covid-19.”