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Vegan planet

Eat green – why vegan is the greenest diet

24/07/2019  |   Health

Thanks to Swedish schoolgirl Greta Thunberg and protest group Extinction Rebellion, it feels like we are finally waking up to the imminent threat posed by climate change. Sadly, the importance…

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Dialling Down the Grim Reaper Gene

15/07/2019  |   Health

In 1993, a major breakthrough in longevity research was published about a single genetic mutation that doubled the lifespan of a tiny roundworm. Instead of all worms being dead by 30 days,…

Folate – Not Just for Pregnancy

02/07/2019  |   Health

Why do we need it? Folate is vital for normal cell division and the nervous system and functions with vitamin B12 in the formation of healthy red bloods cells. It also…

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Why We Cry for One, But Not for Billions

Fat lies and bad science

23/04/2019  |   Health

Saturated fat is the unhealthy type of fat we don’t need – it raises cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart disease. It’s found in meat pies, sausages, fatty cuts…

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Fuelling vegan athletes

08/04/2019  |   Health

How active you are largely determines how much energy you need to feed your body but that’s not where it ends. Younger people tend to have faster metabolism; more muscular…

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Happy and energetic

The B vitamins

20/03/2019  |   Health

Vitamin B helps with energy, immunity, brain function, and red blood cell production and deficiencies can cause various health issues.

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Cold and flu: What to eat and drink for a speedy recovery

05/03/2019  |   Health

Fruit and veg smoothies You need to drink to stay hydrated and if you’re not hungry, the best way to get some healthy vitamins, energy-giving carbohydrates, disease-busting antioxidants and water…

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Raising Vegan Children

06/02/2019  |   Health

As a vegan parent, the gazillion questions about your child’s health you are made to answer can make you question if you’re doing the right thing. Rest assured, a vegan diet…

Nutritious vegan diet on a budget? No problem!

09/01/2019  |   Health

Essentials at the ready Basic foods we rely on for sustenance and nutrition – fruit and vegetables, pulses, nuts and seeds, wholegrains – can be dirt cheap and if you’re…

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