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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.

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A-Zs

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A-Z of nutrients

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!

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A-Z of foods

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.

A-Z of diseases

A-Z of diseases

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.

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A-Z of hidden nasties

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.

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Vegan Health FAQs

Need some nutritional knowledge or answers to quandaries, queries or questions? Drop a line or email to Viva!Health’s vegan health experts

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Soya

Used to fuel the increasing global demand for meat and animal-based foods, soya has now become one of the world’s biggest crops.

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Health articles

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Powered by Plants – why plants are the best sports fuel

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.

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The menopause madness Are you hostage to hormones? What are the solutions?

There is much confusion and a real lack of information about the menopause – we explain why it can make life so difficult for many women and what we can do about it. Can vegan diets help hormone balance?

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5 rules for eating well on holiday

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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Why veganism is healthy

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.

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What I need each day for good health

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?

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Meal plans

These meal plans are intended for guidance only. The information presented here is not intended as medical advice nor does it replace medical advice.

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Expert endorsements and testimonials

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.

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Men’s Health

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.

Health conditions

Bone health

Bone health

In order to grow up big and strong with healthy bones you need to drink milk and eat lots of dairy products, right?

Breast cancer

Breast cancer

Why is the number of women with breast cancer rising? Is diet involved and what can you do about it?

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Other cancers

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.

Diabetes

Diabetes

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.

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Heart disease and stroke

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.

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Obesity

The global obesity epidemic is no small problem! Obesity can lead to a wide range of diseases from heart disease to diabetes.

Why animal products harm

Why Animal Products Harm – Meat

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.

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Why Animal Products Harm – Dairy

Cow’s milk and dairy products are not natural foods for us – we are best suited to drinking breastmilk as babies only. Consuming dairy products made from the milk of a different species is not just unnatural, it’s also unnecessary and may harm your heath.

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Global health threats

Antibiotic resistance

Antibiotic resistance

The overuse of antibiotics in humans and animals has led to the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria or ‘superbugs’.

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Bird flu

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.

COVID-19 Coronavirus - All You Need to Know

Covid-19 – what you need to know

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.

Factory Farms – A Breeding Ground for Disease

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!

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Mpox (monkeypox)

The number of people with mpox (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.

Zoonotic diseases – 3 in 4

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.

Sports nutrition

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The Vegan Edge

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.

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Nutrition basics

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.

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Essential food groups

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!

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Nutrition by sport

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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Materials

All the materials you need to be a thriving vegan athlete!

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Campaigns

Zoonotic diseases – 3 in 4

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.

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Slash the Risk

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.

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Scary Dairy

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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Latest news & blogs

FSA contamination advice ignored

29/05/2015  |  

Pregnant women could be jeopardising their unborn children according to a nationwide survey of restaurants, published today. It reveals a total ignorance of Food Standards Agency (FSA) advice for pregnant…

Volunteers needed

12/02/2015  |  

We are looking for volunteers who’d be willing to help us distribute campaign leaflets. As you probably know we’ve launched a new campaign – The Big-D. The campaign is centred…

Give As You Live

12/02/2015  |  

Give As You Live   Give As You Live is a great way to raise funds for the VVF as you go about your everyday shopping online.   How it…

Break Free campaign

12/02/2015  |  

Report Order our brand new Break Free report bringing you an overwhelming amount of science-based evidence speaking against dairy and other animal products and learn about our Break Free diet…

Got milk? Got eczema?

09/11/2014  |  

More and more people are cutting milk and other dairy products out of their diet for health reasons. With the National Eczema Week approaching (13-21 September), it’s time to look…

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