As the saying goes: 'An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure'. In this case, that ounce or kilogram of prevention would comprise fruits and vegetables. Solid research exists that eating more fruits and vegetables protects our health and reduces our impact on the environment.

Furthermore, eating less meat means prevention of another problem described in the article: the increased killing of animals. Singapore, already known as a food paradise and already a leader in so many other areas, can become a leader in the preparation and consumption of tasty food that is good for our health, good for the environment and kind to animals.

George Jacobs

President, Vegetarian Society (Singapore)