Healthy recipe box service Green Chef has launched a new partnership with NHS Doctor and author of the Doctor’s Kitchen cookbook, Dr Rupy Aujla. As part of the partnership, Dr Rupy has launched four new vegan and vegetarian recipes exclusive to Green Chef.
The partnership and the launch of the recipes comes as research shows that a whopping 81% of Brits who’ve started a diet this year have ended it early, with crash diets and social media pressure key reasons why. More than that, for those setting themselves resolutions or new goals throughout the year, the top two goals are to either eat healthier or exercise more. But research shows that almost two thirds (61%) give up on those goals in less than a month, with almost a quarter (22%) saying that’s the case just after a week. When asked how they feel when they give up on their goals, they reported feeling guilty (31%), sad (27%) and frustrated (22%).
Dr Rupy said: “Setting yourself realistic goals that prioritise your long-term health is absolutely crucial. I’ve focused my recipes on vegan or vegetarian dishes because substituting out animal products means eating far more vegetables and fruits, which contain essential nutrients your body needs. In fact, plant-based diets lead to fewer reported cases of obesity, heart disease and type 2 diabetes, and as a doctor, I can’t emphasise enough just how important packing flavoursome veggies and fruits into your diet really is.
