We asked five experts: is vegetarianism healthier?

Not eating animals might make you feel more virtuous, but is it good for your health?

Four out of five experts say a vegetarian diet is healthier. Source: Photo by Brooke Lark on Unsplash

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Vegetarianism is on the rise in Australia, as many vegetarians will gladly tell you. While many people who eschew meat products do so for the sake of animals and the environment, we’re starting to learn more about the negative health effects of meat and the benefits from eating a plant-based diet.

We asked five experts if a vegetarian diet is healthier.

Four out of five experts said yes

Here are their detailed responses: