A meat-free diet is good for heart health, can reduce cancer risk, lower blood pressure and decrease asthma symptoms. Vegetarian food has a lower carbon footprint so its supporters are also doing their bit to save the planet.
Here are some of the best eating out places for plant-based food in Derbyshire, according to Google reviews.
5. The Three Horseshoes, Clay Cross
The Three Horseshoes, Market Street, Clay Cross scored 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 802 Google reviews. Mark Harrison posted: "The menu is well put together and it should be noted that the vegan and vegetarian options are equivalent in choice to the standard options, this is refreshing and highly valued. The food we received was excellent." Photo: Google
6. Pizza Pi, Chesterfield
Pizza Pi, Vicar Lane, Chesterfield S40 1PY, scored 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 316 Google reviews. Sky Is Clear posted: "Plenty of pizzas with vegetable toppings. My partner had one with pesto that was super tasty even for me as a meat eater." Photo: National World
7. Gulab Tandoori, Chesterfield
Gulab Tandoori, Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield, S40 2BA scored 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 259 Google reviews. Andrew Goodburn posted: "They have a wide range of food including vegetarian dishes." Photo: Google
8. The Market, Chesterfield
The Market, New Square, Chesterfield, S40 1AH scored 4.5 based on 1,196 Google reviews. Adam Wood posted: "Great food, an amazing choice for vegetarian/vegan. Friendly staff. Fantastic atmosphere." Photo: Google