Pastures degraded – overuse and climate chaos to blame
Half the world’s pastureland has been degraded by overexploitation and the impact of climate chaos, putting food supplies in peril.
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Dr. Justine Butler
Justine joined Viva! in 2005 after graduating from Bristol University with a PhD in molecular biology. After working as a campaigner, then researcher and writer, she is now Viva!’s head of research and her work focuses on animals, the environment and health. Justine’s scientific training helps her research and write both in-depth scientific reports, such as White Lies and the Meat Report, as well as easy-to-read factsheets and myth-busting articles for consumer magazines and updates on the latest research. Justine also recently wrote the Vegan for the Planet guide for Viva!’s Vegan Now campaign.
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Half the world’s pastureland has been degraded by overexploitation and the impact of climate chaos, putting food supplies in peril.
We know a low-fat vegan diet can help people with type 2 diabetes, it may be beneficial for those with type 1 too.
Fish oil supplements don’t lower the risk of heart disease and may increase the risk of atrial fibrillation.
More research links processed meats to dementia and cognitive decline.
What are the alternatives to the protein found in animals foods and which ones are healthiest?
Tomatoes and peppers complement each other well in terms of flavour, texture and nutritional content and can be included in a healthy, varied, vegan diet.
Peppers are a nutritious choice that can be included in a healthy, varied, vegan diet providing flavour, texture and a wide range of nutrients.
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