Events & Courses
27 September 2010 - 03 October 2010
National Vegetarian Week
, Queensland
The fourth annual National Vegetarian Week is being held to encourage Australians to make positive changes to their lifestyle habits, in order to live to a ripe old age.
Latest research from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) confirms that a diet rich in fruit, vegetables and legumes can substantially lower the risk of many common diseases including heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and some cancers.
Dan Buettner’s research into the world’s ‘Blue Zones’, or longest-living communities, has proven that a plant-based diet, plenty of exercise, and a close community network can have major benefits on people’s holistic health and general wellbeing.