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Why headlines claiming pork “helps you live longer” get the science wrong

28/01/2026 | Tags:

Meat
Red meat

Yet another Daily Mail headline spinning the science – lack of evidence of harm does not equal evidence of benefit!

Health news

The Daily Fail: The Real Secret to Living Longer? Plants, Not Meat

08/01/2026 | Tags:

Ignore the misleading headlines – a healthy vegan diet is the best way to increase longevity

Health news

Iodine status in the UK deserves our attention, but dairy is not the ‘solution’

07/01/2026 | Tags:

Cows - Dairy
Iodine

Alarmist claims that unfortified plant-based milks are driving lower IQs distort the facts – most people in the UK get enough iodine and mild deficiency can be avoided by using fortified plant milks which provide iodine without the downsides of dairy.

Health research

No ifs, no buts – time’s up for butter!

07/01/2026 | Tags:

Cows - Dairy

You don’t need butter and the evidence against it is mounting, plant-based oils, on the other hand, can improve health.

Health articles

10 common mistakes that stop people from going or staying vegan

05/01/2026 | Tags:

Vegan diets

The pushback against veganism can be tough enough to deal with without self-doubt creeping in. Stick with it and you will soon feel the benefits!

Health blog

6 ways a vegan diet can support healthy ageing

03/01/2026 | Tags:

ageing

A healthy vegan diet, alongside other strategies such as exercise and social connection, is a great way we can support healthy ageing.

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Vegan kids are more than OK – ignore misleading headlines

17/12/2025 | Tags:

vegan children
vegan diet

Don’t let misleading headlines put you off, a well-planned vegan diet is the healthiest diet, for adults and children.

Health

Protein

15/12/2025 | Tags:

We need protein for many vital reactions and processes in the body, as a component for hormones and many other body functions. How much protein do we need?

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