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A little info on International Animal Rescue -

IAR works to rescue primates (primarily orangutans, macaques and slow lorises) from the pet trade, working to rehabilitate rescued animals with the aim of releasing them back into the wild. Recently, IAR has also been working to save as many orangutans as possible from forest fires in Borneo, relocating these animals to safe areas as quickly as possible. IAR also do educational outreach work both locally and globally to discourage the keeping of primates as pets. As you can imagine, all this work costs money.

Which brings us to the 10 Day Monkey Diet. For 10 days in March, I'll be only be eating foods which are included in the diet of the capuchin monkeys and chimpanzees at Edinburgh Zoo. Luckily, they recieve a fantastically varied diet, but one that is free from sugary, fatty, highly seasoned or processed foods (and needless to say, free from alcohol).

The Menu
Food and drink may only be consumed if they are included on this list:

Chicken*
Fish*
Eggs*
Cheese*
Sweet Potatoes
White Potatoes
Brown Rice
Wheat Flakes
Yoghurt*
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Celery
Fennel
Leeks
Cabbage
Spring Greens
Lettuce
Chicory
Carrots
Turnip
Aubergine
Courgette
Green Beans
Sugarsnap Peas
Parsnips
Peppers
Beetroot
Cucumber
Butternut Squash
Seaweed
Garlic
Tomatoes
Mushrooms
Avocado
Mustardcress
Watercress
Apples
Pears
Peaches
Pineapple
Mangoes
Melons
Oranges
Papayas
Kiwis
Plums
Grapes
Bananas
Chickpeas
Beans
Lentils
Peas
Sweetcorn
Peanuts (unseasoned)
Whole Nuts
Sunflower Seeds
Pumpkin Seeds
Dates
Raisins
Popcorn (plain)
Wholegrain Bread
Porridge (plain, made with water)
Mealworms
Locusts
Crickets
Chow
Marmoset Jelly
Water
Diluted sugarfree squash

Food Preparation

Food may only be consumed raw, or cooked by boiling (in water), baking or microwaving.
Oil or seasonings cannot be used. Chopping/blending (such as for a
salad or a smoothie) is allowed.

I'll be updating here on my progress in March, and if you'd like to donate to support IAR, that would be fab. You can also support any of the other primatologists who've decided to take part in this, to support Wild Futures, another fantastic primate charity.