One Third Of Brits Back Plant-Based Shift In Hospitals

One third of Brits support the idea of implementing an entirely plant-based menu in NHS hospitals, according to a survey conducted by Plant-Based Health Professionals UK. The survey found that many believe plant-based meals would be healthier and better for the environment, with 53 percent of respondents emphasizing the importance of promoting healthy lifestyles in hospitals. The founder of PBHP, Dr Shireen Kassam, suggests a "plant-based by default" approach similar to one in New York City, which could lead to better health outcomes for patients and help the NHS achieve its Net Zero targets.

Implementing plant-based menus in hospitals could potentially save the NHS £74 million annually, which is significant given the strain from COVID-19 and chronic under-resourcing. The survey also revealed that a significant portion of the public would support replacing dairy products with plant-based alternatives and eliminating processed meats from hospital menus. With 32 percent expressing interest in trying an entirely plant-based meal and 31 percent having reduced their meat consumption at home in the past two years, there seems to be growing support for change in hospital food offerings.