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.
13. Thai Thai Restaurant, Chesterfield
Thai Thai Restaurant, Lordsmill Street, Chesterfield, S41 7RW scored 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 387 Google reviews. Purple Toaster posted: "The menu had plenty of options for all types of people. My partner ate vegetarian although she isn't one but loved the imitation duck which looked the part ." Photo: Google
14. Zahid, Chesterfield
Zahid, Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield, S40 2AL scored 4.4 stars out of 5 based on 233 Google reviews. Paige Aulton posted: "The food was amazing. It was my first time trying the cauliflower and potato dish and I will never be ordering an Indian without that dish." Photo: Google
15. Qoozies, Chesterfield
Qoozies, Unit 2a, Vicar Lane, Steeplegate, Chesterfield, S40 1PY scored 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 328 Google reviews. Andrea Pickering posted: " Great vegetarian choices and lovely smoothies. Presented well, looks as yummy as it tastes. Staff are always friendly and helpful too." Photo: Google
16. Thyme To Eat, Chesterfield
Thyme To Eat, The Shambles, Chesterfield, scored 4.3 stars out of 5 based on 121 Google reviews. Francisca Veliz posted: "Nice place and the food delicious, I had a goat cheese tart with salad." Photo: Google