Leonard T. Koonce 
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British aircraft carriers Queen Elizabeth and Prince of Wales have launched a plant-based menu for navy sailors – following trials to ‘gauge demand’.
Vegan options on the ships will include meatless burgers, lentil lasagna, pies and falafels. Desserts include apple pie served with dairy-free custard.
“Nutritious diet”
According to the mirror, a spokesperson for the Department of Defense (MoD) said: “A healthy life in the armed forces is of vital importance and we encourage a nutritious diet.
It is reported that the Defense Ministry has confirmed that the six-week menu is now available on both ships and that plant-based meals will be introduced throughout the fleet.
Rejected
Last year, a vegan Navy hopeful saw his application to join the New Zealand Defense Force rejected due to his “specific dietary requirements.”
Jack Burns, who previously trained as a volunteer firefighter before applying for the Navy, said he was “very disappointed” that the NZDF could not respond to him.
“I found it quite strange that they didn’t examine my personality or my skills. They just watched what I ate, ”Burns said. Newshub.
“I have a lot more energy, I am fit and strong… I am fit and healthy and it is proven by academic literature and vegan athletes that someone can not only be healthy with a vegan diet, but can thrive. “
