For decades now, the benefits of vegetarian diets and non-vegetarian diets have been discussed. While avoiding the latter has been known to reduce the risk of diseases. However, a new study has found that women who ate a vegetarian diet were actually at a 33 per cent higher risk of hip fracture compared to regular meat eaters. The study was conducted with over 26,000 middle-aged women in the UK.

Vegetarian diets have gained popularity in recent years. These is often perceived as a healthier dietary option, with previous evidence that shows a vegetarian diet can reduce the risks of several chronic diseases, including diabetes, heart disease, and cancer compared to omnivorous diets.