Achievements
Nurse education At the end of April, staff members travelled to Birmingham City University to talk to student nurses about veganism. The day was geared towards helping to improve understanding of veganism in general, in particular understanding the practicalities of caring for vegans in hospitals, and how to cater for them. Dietitian Heather Russell delivered some great practical advice in a way sure to stick in students’ minds. Attendees were shown an example of a vegan shopping basket, and took part in a quiz which helped to educate about vegan basics. Goodie bags were provided for participants, along with handouts about vegan nutrition, caring for vegans and how plant-based eating could benefit the NHS from environmental, health and financial perspectives.
Follow the Trademark Join us in promoting the international Vegan Trademark on our new Instagram and Twitter channels by following @vegantrademark. We’re very proud of our Trademark, and we absolutely love sharing photos of products labelled with it. We’ll aim to bring you info about newly registered products as well as exciting products from around the world. Remember to tag us in your photos and include our hashtag #VeganTrademark when you see our Trademark while out and about.
New nutritional resources We have recently updated our website with a completely new and improved set of nutritional resources. These practical, easy-to-understand fact sheets provide a sound starting point for anyone following a totally plant-based diet. Visit vegansociety.com/nutrition to see how your nutritional intake measures up against the latest guidelines for optimum health. Here you will find fact sheets on many of the major nutrients, as well as advice tailored to different age groups. We have also included information on bone health, keeping active and advice for those in different stages of life, including pregnancy and breastfeeding. You can also find guidelines for people who lead particularly active lifestyles. Even if you have been vegan for a long time, it’s never a bad idea to brush up on your knowledge and check that you’re hitting all the right targets on a daily basis. If you have more specific nutritional enquiries, feel free to take advantage of Dietitian Corner, which can be accessed through the members’ section of the website. Issue 3 2017 | The Vegan 5