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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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LEADING science-based health charity the Vegetarian & Vegan Foundation (VVF) is very concerned about scare stories circulating about the supposed dangers of a vegan diet.
A NEW survey from the Vegetarian & Vegan Foundation (VVF) reveals how a third of vegetarians who spent time in hospital found vegetarian food provision in hospital poor.
Going veggie is safer and healthier… This week saw all Irish pork products recalled from stores after the discovery of toxic substances called dioxins in slaughtered pigs.
WHAT you eat can really help you look after your mental health. This is the message from leading health charity the Vegetarian & Vegan Foundation (VVF)…
