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Many studies have found that vegetarians have lower blood pressure than the population at large but the latest one decided to look at a geographically diverse population containing vegans, lacto-ovo...
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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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Many studies have found that vegetarians have lower blood pressure than the population at large but the latest one decided to look at a geographically diverse population containing vegans, lacto-ovo...
A new study suggests that eating pulses (beans, lentils, chickpeas, peas, etc.) on a regular basis can prevent metabolic syndrome – characterised by being overweight or obese with the accumulation...
The results of a long-term (over 13 years) study of nearly 50,000 women of all ethnicities revealed that regular intake of plant substances called isoflavones can significantly reduce the risk...
FOOD giant Marks and Spencer have been blasted by health experts for attempting to mislead consumers over the health benefits of a new “super healthy’ milk, which goes on sale…
Lose pounds, save pounds, never feel hungry and reduce your risk of killer diseases. That’s the promise behind a scientifically-sound new diet from health charity, the Vegetarian &; Vegan Foundation…
WOMEN who want to cut their risk of developing breast cancer should reduce the amount of meat they eat and cut down – or even cut out – dairy produce,…
A GROUND-BREAKING diet which has the potential to reverse diabetes is being launched by a national health charity this week. Viva! Health say the scientifically proven D-Diet, which is balanced,…
A refreshingly original long-term study of several hundred elderly women found that a daily intake of pulses and soya products was associated with a significantly reduced risk of functional disability...
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