Age is just a number to your health when you’re vegan

Mary Minihane gave up meat over 40 years ago and believes her health is due to a simple diet of fruit, vegetables, nuts, seeds and greens she tells Margaret Jennings.

As you settle down to enjoy the turkey and the ham on Christmas Day spare a thought for Cork woman Mary Minihane, who at the age of 64 has been a vegetarian for over four decades.

Back in 1974 as a young woman, when Mary made the decision to never eat meat again, she stood out from the crowd. Nowadays it’s a mainstream lifestyle decision and most restaurants offer vegetarian options.