Viva! Health unravels the most recent scientific research and makes it easy to understand. Here we update you on the latest findings…
A diet that is better for you is also better for the planet
- The Environment
- Vegan diets
The diet that is healthiest for the planet is also healthiest for humans.
Pastures degraded – overuse and climate chaos to blame
- Environment
- Global warming
- World hunger
Half the world’s pastureland has been degraded by overexploitation and the impact of climate chaos, putting food supplies in peril.
Reduce your risk of heart disease and cancer with a vegan diet
- Heart disease
- Vegan diets
More research shows how a healthy, vegan diet protects your heart health.
Vegan diet benefits those with type 1 diabetes
- Diabetes
We know a low-fat vegan diet can help people with type 2 diabetes, it may be beneficial for those with type 1 too.
Fish oil supplements linked to heart disease and stroke
- Fish oil
- Heart disease
Fish oil supplements don’t lower the risk of heart disease and may increase the risk of atrial fibrillation.
Bone health – it’s all about quality
- Bone health
- Osteoporosis
New research offers reassurance to vegans.
Focus on bowel cancer
- Cancer
- Vegan diets
A large body of evidence shows that plant-based diets protect against bowel cancer while meat increases the risk
Remember, plants are cool
- Climate Crisis
- Environment
Research shows how plants, even just a few grown on a balcony, can help mitigate high temperatures
Wild-caught fish numbers
- Environment
- Fish
- fish farming
Fish are sentient creatures and should be measured in individual numbers rather than by weight, say scientists
Ancient ancestors dug potatoes!
- Evolution
More evidence shows our early ancestors relied more heavily on plant foods than previously thought
