We need to give young men compelling alternatives to meat-heavy diets

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Meat consumption has been declining in the UK, but young men appear to be bucking the trend, driven by pervasive gym culture ideals and protein misinformation, writes Hubbub CEO Alex Robinson

If we are what we eat, it's no surprise that changing our diets can be tough. But when it comes to tackling the climate crisis and improving public health, few shifts are more urgent than adopting healthier,...

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