Viva! health are the experts in vegan nutrition – the number one place to go for information on diet and health! We provide the latest research on why a vegan diet can help prevent and treat disease. Whether you want basic or complex information – we have the answers.
For members of the public, journalists, health professionals, whether you are vegan already or just feeling vegan-curious – we are here for you!
On our colourful and informative pages, you will find out what you need to be healthy and which foods you need to eat to get all the nutrients you need to thrive.
There is much confusion and a real lack of information about the menopause – Juliet Gellatley explains why it can make life so difficult for many women and what we can do about it.
Our Slash the Risk campaign involves placing huge billboards in the West Midlands and Bristol in November and December which will reach 12 million people.
This easy-to-read guide summarises the huge health benefits of a vegan diet; reducing your risk of disease and providing everything you need to thrive.
It’s a myth that vegans miss out on protein, in fact, plant protein is much healthier than the protein found in meat and dairy, and a varied, vegan diet is packed with it.
How much protein do you need? What’s the difference between good fat and bad fat? Where can you find health-protecting vitamins and minerals? Our A-Z of Nutrients has all the answers and more!
A vegan diet is packed full of amazing, health-promoting foods. In our A-Z of Foods, we take you through them one by one, explaining and exploring their benefits, unique properties and potential risks.
What we eat can affect our bodies in a number of ways and there’s no denying that animal products are linked to all kinds of health problems – from diabetes and cancer, to arthritis and zits. We explain all in our A-Z of Diseases.
It’s never been easier to avoid meat, fish, eggs and dairy – but what about those hidden ingredients? Do you know what isinglass, carmine or shellac is? Our A-Z of Hidden Nasties will help you spot the hidden ingredients in our everyday products.
Need some nutritional knowledge or answers to quandaries, queries or questions? Drop a line or email to Viva!Health’s vegan health experts
Used to fuel the increasing global demand for meat and animal-based foods, soya has now become one of the world’s biggest crops.
Find out everything you need to know about fuelling your performance on a plant-based, vegan diet.
Plants can do more than just keep us well-nourished and healthy – a plant-based diet can also shift your sports endeavours to the next level. It’s no coincidence that more and more athletes are going vegan – and reaping the benefits.
There is much confusion and a real lack of information about the menopause – Juliet Gellatley explains why it can make life so difficult for many women and what we can do about it.
Just because you’re vegan, it doesn’t mean you’ll have to make do with bread and salad when you travel. Be prepared and you’ll enjoy your holiday food just as much as your time off!
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A healthy vegan diet is packed with foods providing a wide range of nutrients that give you energy, are easy on your digestive system, boost your immune system, help clear-up your skin and improve your mood.
Have you ever wondered what you need to eat each day? How much protein and carbohydrate should you get? What types of fat do you need and where can you get them?
According to some ‘health’ writers vegan diets are deficient in vital nutrients. So, do vegans need to become pill-poppers to stay healthy?
These meal plans are intended for guidance only. The information presented here is not intended as medical advice nor does it replace medical advice.
In recent years, the popularity of veganism has risen sharply and many more people are now becoming vegan or buying vegan products than ever before.
Just as a vegan diet is the healthiest diet for infants, children, women and older people, it is also the healthiest diet for men. There is no magic ingredient in meat or dairy that benefits men’s health.
In order to grow up big and strong with healthy bones you need to drink milk and eat lots of dairy products, right?
Why is the number of women with breast cancer rising? Is diet involved and what can you do about it?
In the UK, one in two people born after 1960 will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime. Just four types of cancer (breast, prostate, lung and bowel) make up more than half of all cancers.
Our D-Diet is specifically tailored to the needs of diabetics and has been shown to be able to reverse diabetes and enable many patients to be taken off their medication.
Heart disease is one of the UK’s biggest killers. Smoking, lack of exercise and poor diet all contribute. The government recommends lean meat, low-fat dairy and oily fish.
The global obesity epidemic is no small problem! Obesity can lead to a wide range of diseases from heart disease to diabetes.
You don’t need to eat meat. In fact, cutting meat out of your diet can do you a lot of good because humans are not true carnivores and meat-eating has a wide range of detrimental health effects.
The consumption of cow’s milk and dairy products is not natural or normal and has been linked to a number of health issues and diseases.
Regardless of confused media messages, the facts remain. Egg consumption has been linked to heart disease and stroke, type 2 diabetes, cancer and food poisoning.
Fish is not a health food by any means. Widespread pollution makes fish and shellfish so dangerous to eat that the Government recommends limits for their consumption.
The overuse of antibiotics in humans and animals has led to the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria or ‘superbugs’.
Avian influenza (bird flu) viruses are among the most dangerous viruses that can affect humans, with a case fatality rate ranging from around 30 to 60 per cent.
We are in the midst of a global health emergency. Here, we answer the most frequently asked questions about COVID-19 and explain why we must stop eating animals to prevent future pandemics.
Scientists have been warning us for years that the next pandemic could come from a factory farm. Let’s end factory farming before it ends us!
The number of people with monkeypox outside of Africa in May 2022 exceeded the total number detected outside the continent since 1970. This rapid spread has put scientists on high alert.
Three in four of the world’s new or emerging infectious diseases come from animals. Responsible for three million deaths a year, these diseases are largely transmitted through trading wildlife (legally and illegally) and factory farming.
A vegan diet offers many advantages to athletes. Here, we explore what they are, how diet affects your performance and why plants are the best sports fuel.
A varied, wholesome vegan diet is the best choice for athletes but to fuel your body right, it’s best to be aware of nutrition basics – what we need and where we get it from.
A healthy vegan diet that will support your athletic endeavours consists of these essential food groups. They are crucial to smart meal planning, so don’t skip any of them!
Each sport or type of physical activity has its own specifics. With these nutrition tips and key messages, you’ll be invincible!
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Three in four of the world’s new or emerging infectious diseases come from animals. Responsible for three million deaths a year, these diseases are largely transmitted through trading wildlife (legally and illegally) and factory farming.
Our Slash the Risk campaign involves placing huge billboards in the West Midlands and Bristol in November and December which will reach 12 million people.
Going dairy-free is a smart move not just for ethical reasons but also because it will very likely improve your health in several ways. Try going dairy-free and see for yourself!
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Some thrive on it and wouldn’t look back while others find it challenging. So what are the advantages and disadvantages of eating raw?
It’s widely accepted that the foods we eat affect our physical health but we’re often not aware that they can also affect our mental health.
Our gut microbiota don’t just play an important role in digestion, but may affect our immune system, our mood and even our genetic expression.
Expert tips on how to provide children with the healthiest start in life.
There are probably more myths, misinformation and downright lies about soya than any other food. The scare stories about the ‘dangers’ of this humble bean are not supported by any...
All the world’s major health organisations agree that a well-planned plant-based diet can provide all you need through all stages of life. But what exactly is a well-planned plant-based diet?...
Phytonutrients are the natural chemicals that occur in plants. We are only just discovering that despite their small quantities, they often have very powerful effects.
If you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) don’t fall into the trap of thinking you can’t eat many plant foods – you can and eating the right ones can help.
Most of us love a sweet taste – we have evolved to like it. But how to sweeten our life the healthy way without overloading on sugar?
