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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What you need for healthy bones
- Bone health
- bones
- Calcium
- healthy bones
- plant-based diet
- vegan diet
- vegan health
- Vitamin D
Your bones are like living cities, always rebuilding and repairing themselves and exchanging materials with their environment – discover why they need both calcium and vitamin D, and other nutrients to stay strong!
Organic foods: are they worth it?
Organic label means better quality food but it comes at a price – it pays to know when to splash out and when to scrimp!
Coconut oil… best of a bad bunch?
- Cholesterol
- Fats
- Fruits and Vegetables
- Nuts and Seeds
Previously shunned for its high saturated fat content, coconut oil has experienced a huge revival in popularity and is now found in health food shops and supermarkets across the country.…
Vegans and the Protein Myth
- Nuts and Seeds
- Pulses
- Soya
- Wholegrains
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.
Iron – why plants are best
- Iron
- Vitamins and Minerals
The old myth that we need meat for iron is deeply entrenched but it’s not the best source for a number of reasons. If you want the good stuff, read on.
7 reasons to go vegan for the planet
- Climate change
- Environment
- vegan diet
Going vegan is one of the easiest and most effective changes you can make to help combat climate change and save the planet.
Factory farming and Antibiotic resistance
- AMR
- antibiotic resistance
The links between the two are clearly spelt out by Emanuel Goldman, Professor of Microbiology, Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School, Newark, USA – and his conclusions are stark.
How to upgrade your diet with nine easy swaps
- eat better
- eat healthy
- eat well
- healthy diet
- healthy vegan
- plant-based diet
- Vegan
If you want to eat a little healthier but don’t know where to start, worry not, these tips will get you on the right track!
Chocolate, cocoa, cacao and our emotions
Why do chocolate and cocoa make us feel good? It turns out there’s a very powerful cocktail of natural compounds that all work together to produce pleasurable feelings and more!
Dementia and diet – what you need to know
- Age Related Health Problems
- Brain food
- Cognition
- Diet and dementia
- Vegan diets
We used to think that old-age dementia just happens to some people but now we know there’s a lot we can do to reduce the risk.
