Processed meats - including ham and bacon - have caused cancer, according to a much-anticipated report by the World Health Organisation.
The study suggests that just 50g of processed meat a day, the equivalent of less than two slices of bacon, increases the chance of developing bowel cancer by 18 per cent - so could cutting out meat altogether make for a healthier lifestyle?
We know vegetarian diets can help with weight loss and weight management, thanks to increased fibre intake from plant-based foods, but did you know a vegetarian diet can also help combat several forms of chronic disease and provide your skin with a nice healthy glow? Here are five reasons you may want to consider swapping your beef burger for a beet burger.