Cottontails’ new campaign helps people too! Visit our homepage at bunny.org.uk and follow the links to Vegan like Bunnies and Cottontails’ Cookbook to find out more.

Eat (more) like a bunny!

Rabbits thrive on a natural, fibre-rich diet based on grass, hay, wild plants (plantains, dandelions), apple/pear/willow twigs and leaves, veggies and fruit. But did you know that a plant-based way of eating is the healthiest for humans too? It’s been proved to reverse many lifestyle illnesses, such as heart disease, skin problems, IBS and type 2 diabetes. It also enables you to lose weight and keep it off while still eating large portions. This is especially helpful if you’ve struggled with yo-yo dieting, disordered eating and food obsession.

Don’t eat less, eat right

We’re not trying to convert you to veganism! But chances are that you’ll get healthier and slimmer and feel fantastic when you adopt this way of eating. A plant-based diet includes all minimally processed fruit, vegetables, mushrooms, grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, herbs and spices, so there’s plenty to eat!

Just because something is vegan, it does not mean it is healthy. Vegan processed foods (fake meat/cheese, vegan burgers/cakes, etc.) if eaten occasionally can help transition to a plant-based lifestyle. But they’re full of fat, sugar and salt, and lead to overeating and weight gain. Eat whole, natural foods instead, for example sweet potatoes with peas and mushrooms - they’re super filling, quick to prepare and you don’t need to use any fats.

Try it for one week (or two)

Changing the way we eat is not easy, but you can do it! You could start by having one whole-plant meal every day, e.g. breakfast oatmeal with berries or banana on toast followed by fruit salad. You’re probably already eating some plant-based meals so have them more often, e.g. falafel, houmous and salad, rice and beans, mashed potatoes with spinach and tofu, pasta with a tomato and basil sauce, avocado on toast, lentil or courgette soup. Then go online and do a bit of research to find other simple vegan meals you might like. We recommend advance food prep/batch cooking so you’ll always have something delicious ready to eat.

Reset your taste buds

Did you know that our taste buds renew every couple of weeks? So even if you think you don’t like vegetables, by eating them more frequently you will learn to love them. We’ve recently discovered how tasty steamed red cabbage is, and we can’t get enough of our grated cauliflower, tomato & basil soup. For more recipe ideas follow the link to Cottontails’ Cookbook.

Healthy eating in the modern world

Fruit, vegetables, mushrooms, grains and legumes are nutrient-rich but naturally low in calories, so there’s no need for calorie-counting. When your tummy is full of the food your body needs, cravings and disordered eating will gradually disappear. But avoid keeping junk or trigger foods in your house/car/workplace as they’re designed to be addicting. Eating them “in moderation” is something most people simply can’t do. In addition, your brain will drive you to eat calorie-rich foods in case there’s a famine coming. We can’t fight our biology or resist a jar of (vegan) Nutella, but we can choose what we buy and keep in our environment. If you are serious about getting slim and healthy, please ask family members and housemates to eat their fattening/processed foods outside the house (or hide them from you, if necessary under lock and key!) Or find support in an online community - visit bunny.org.uk/vegan-like-bunnies for trustworthy sites, YouTube channels, etc.

Are you ready to hop on board?

For more information about a whole-food plant-based diet, google Vegan like Bunnies and Cottontails’ Cookbook. You don’t have to be vegan to try our recipes - all eaters are welcome! Dr Rosane Oliveira of the Plant-Based Life Foundation has posted an excellent blog about getting started on a plant-based lifestyle at pblife.org/lifestyle/5-phases-plant-based-journey/.

Please note

We are not health professionals and simply wish to offer some advice. If you have any questions/health issues please consult a (plant-based) doctor or dietician. Many now offer online consultations - see our list of resources at bunny.org.uk-vegan-like-bunnies for more information.

Please continue to sign and share this petition as it really helps our work. We are all volunteers and cannot afford to advertise. Our next update will be all about rabbits, thank you for reading this!

Have a wonderful week.

Love,

COTTONTAILS

bunny.org.uk