Vegans ‘have twice as many sick days as their meat-eating colleagues’

Vegans have twice as many sick days as their meat-eating colleagues in the UK, according to a new report.

The study found that vegans had almost five days off a year for the likes of flu, cold and minor ailments — well above the national average.

They were also three times more likely to visit the GP.

Vegans reportedly book 2.6 appointments to see the doctor during the cold and flu season in the UK, compared to the national average of 0.7.