Viva! Health unravels the most recent scientific research and makes it easy to understand. Here we update you on the latest findings…
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12/12/2018 |
Tags: - Fruits and Vegetables
- Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamin K was first identified in the early 1930s when it was shown to be essential for normal blood-clotting. The letter K is derived from the German word koagulation. So, it…
26/11/2018 |
Tags: - Age Related Health Problems
- Antioxidants
- Cancer
- Heart Disease & Stroke
Ever wondered why lemon juice stops chopped apple going brown? It’s because it contains vitamin C – an antioxidant that protects food from spoiling when it’s exposed to air. A…
06/11/2018 |
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Most people go vegan for ethical reasons while others take this step for their health or to tread lightly on the environment. We all gradually learn more about the other…
06/11/2018 |
Tags: - Protein
- Pulses
- Vitamins and Minerals
Little wonders Pulses are a great source of protein, complex (healthy) carbohydrates, several B vitamins, vitamin K, calcium, potassium, iron and zinc. They offer an excellent nutrition package and that’s why they are a part of most…
09/10/2018 |
Tags: - Age Related Health Problems
As the dreaded hospital trolley approaches, your heart sinks. What will be today’s offering? Diced vegetables sitting lonely in the middle of the plate or yet another baked potato? Or…
21/08/2018 |
Tags: - Crohn’s disease
- Digestion
- Farting/Flatulence
- Fibre
- Fruits and Vegetables
- Pulses
The food and drink we now consume is far-removed from that of our ancestors, whose food and water were contaminated with soil bacteria. This constantly replenished their gut flora with a healthy population of beneficial bacteria.
10/08/2018 |
Tags: - Cancer
- Cholesterol
- Heart Disease & Stroke
- Pregnancy and Fertility
- Sexual Health
- Soya
- The Environment
A bit of history Soya is a pulse native to Asia and historical records show that Chinese people have been consuming soya beans since the 11th century BC. It was gradually…
07/08/2018 |
Tags: - Fruits and Vegetables
- Nuts and Seeds
- Vitamins and Minerals
Selenium was discovered in 1817 by a Swedish chemist called Jöns Jacob Berzelius. It is similar to tellurium, which had been discovered in 1782 and named after the Latin word…
‘Where do you get your protein?’ ‘But what about iron?’ ‘Are you sure you get enough calcium?’ – I challenge any vegan to say that no one has asked them…
09/07/2018 |
Tags: - Diets
- Obesity and Overweight
A vegan diet is naturally high in fibre, has a better fat profile and makes us generally more aware of nutrition basics. Most people don’t go vegan for health reasons…
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