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Kampala Vegan Fest Promotes Plant-Based Diets

The Kampala Vegan Fest promoted plant-based diets for health and animal welfare, addressing rising non-communicable diseases in Uganda.

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Kampala Vegan Fest

Innocent Nabaasa AmumpaireDr. Paul Kasenene

What is the overall goal of the Kampala Vegan Fest?: The festival aims to raise awareness about the connection between diet and health, encouraging healthier food choices for individual well-being and environmental sustainability.
What dietary recommendations were given to the attendees?: Dr. Kasenene advised consuming at least 90% plant-based foods and limiting animal products to 300 grams weekly to reduce health risks associated with high animal protein intake.
What was the main focus of this year's Kampala Vegan Fest?: The Kampala Vegan Fest promoted plant-based diets to improve health and animal welfare, highlighting the link between diet and non-communicable diseases like cancer, diabetes, and hypertension.
What concerns regarding health were highlighted at the festival?: Nabaasa urged Ugandans to adopt plant-based diets and encouraged schools to provide nutritious meals, citing rising NCD cases in Uganda, many linked to lifestyle choices including diet.
Who were the key speakers at the festival and what were their main messages?: Innocent Nabaasa Amumpaire, Executive Director of the Kampala Vegan Fest, and Dr. Paul Kasenene, a nutritionist, emphasized the importance of consuming organic foods and plant-based options for better health outcomes.

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