Viva! Health unravels the most recent scientific research and makes it easy to understand. Here we update you on the latest findings…
The Vegan Advantage: Insights from 80,000 Adventists
- Bowel cancer
- Breast cancer
- Cancer
- Vegan diets
New research from the Adventist Health Study-2 found that vegetarians and vegans have a significantly lower risk of developing cancer compared to meat-eaters.
Vegan diet beats Mediterranean diet for weight loss, scientists find
- Obesity and Overweight
- Vegan diets
Vegan diet beats Mediterranean diet when it comes to helping weight loss, scientists find
The Meat Industry’s Secret Assault on Public Health
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Heart disease
- Red meat
Red meat appears healthier in studies funded by the red meat industry but not healthy in independent studies.
Paleo diet was plant-based
- Evolution
- plant-based
More evidence suggesting our ancient ancestors were plant-based and that infants were weaned before the age of one year onto plant-based foods.
Better than the real thing? You bet!
- Meat
- meat alternatives
Plant-based meats are an exception among UPFs in that they are better than the foods they were designed to replace.
UPFs linked to premature ageing
- Age Related Health Problems
- Ultra-processed food
Research shows ultra-processed foods accelerate ageing.
Not all UPFs are equal
- Ultra-processed food
- Vegan diets
Not all ultra-processed foods increase the risk of disease, while processed meats and sugary foods do, some breads, cereals and savoury snacks may lower the risk.
The triangular relationship
- Digestive system
- Microbiome
- Vegan diets
Our gut bacteria play a significant role in inflammation, a key driver of many chronic diseases. Your diet can make all the difference.
Vegan diets good for hearts
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Heart disease
- Heart Disease & Stroke
- Vegan diets
More research shows how a plant-based diet lowers the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Plant protein not inferior to meat, beef industry-funded study finds
- Meat
- Protein
- Sports nutrition
Research shows that plant protein is every bit as good, if not better, than protein from animal foods for building muscle.
