I am a vegetarian because I do care about animals.

When I do eat eggs, I always make sure they are 100 per cent free range. You do not have to kill a chicken to eat an egg. I read the ingredients of everything I buy to make sure no animal product is present and no unwanted ingredient has been used.

I only eat cheese if it is veggie friendly. I eat artificial stuff, like soya, and find it tastes a lot like meat, the only difference is an animal hasn't had to suffer for me to enjoy my meal.

I do not impose my opinions on others. We all have the right to our choices – please respect that.

A Steans, Melton Mowbray.