Not all UPFs are equal
- Ultra-processed food
- Vegan diets
Not all ultra-processed foods increase the risk of disease, while processed meats and sugary foods do, some breads, cereals and savoury snacks may lower the risk.
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Not all ultra-processed foods increase the risk of disease, while processed meats and sugary foods do, some breads, cereals and savoury snacks may lower the risk.
Our gut bacteria play a significant role in inflammation, a key driver of many chronic diseases. Your diet can make all the difference.
More research shows how a plant-based diet lowers the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Research shows that plant protein is every bit as good, if not better, than protein from animal foods for building muscle.
Over 20 scientists have written to the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation expressing dismay at its failure to withdraw their 2023 Pathways Toward Lower Emissions report which downplays how much reducing animal foods could cut agricultural greenhouse gases.
It is now becoming clear that eating a variety of plants has additional benefits, such as diversifying the gut microbiome and giving us a more resilient gut.
Are all ultra-processed foods (UPFs) equally bad and do vegan UPFs offer any health benefits?
Living with colitis requires a lot of experimenting with diet to find what suits you but a plant-based diet is certainly healthy and can help improve your gut health.
We don’t need dairy, there are many plant-based sources of calcium that can help protect your health.
Misleading headlines suggest you need cows milk to protect against bowel cancer, but a healthy vegan diet is best!
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