A  bacon roll in the morning, a hearty Sunday roast, or kebab after a night out. Could you imagine giving these up - even if it helped slow the rise of global warming?

 UK Climate Chief Lord Stern is appealing to the British public to give up eating meat to reduce the rise of greenhouse gases.

 Meat for the majority of the population is a diet staple but in Britain today we are eating double the amount of meat we did in the 1960’s. This means the average British person consumes approximately 82g per day - or in lifetime about eight beef cattle.

 Tests show that livestock produce up to 8 per cent of the UK’s methane gases- by burping and farting. While this seems a small figure, consider that the 1.5bn cattle worldwide produce two-thirds of all the earth’s ammonia levels.

 However, is a vegetarian diet really the answer?

 Eating a vegetarian diet that includes foods such as cheese and yoghurt still contributes to the increase in greenhouse gas levels. The best way to avoid causing further damage to the environment according to scientific evidence is to eat vegan plant-based diet.

 Another way to eat responsibly is to buy locally grown produce. Check where and how your produce is produced at http://www.climatefriendlyfood.org.uk/

 If you fancy trying a meat-free day then why not head to Kingston’s only vegetarian restaurant - Riverside Vegetaria which opened in 1989. The menu has a selection of healthy vegetarian, vegan, gluten and wheat free dishes-ranging from mouth-watering curries and stir-fries to wraps and tempting desserts.

Riverside Vegetaria: 64 High Street Tel: 020 8546 7992