Viva! Health unravels the most recent scientific research and makes it easy to understand. Here we update you on the latest findings…
The cow in the room – scientists call out BS!
- The Environment
- Vegan diets
Over 20 scientists have written to the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation expressing dismay at its failure to withdraw their 2023 Pathways Toward Lower Emissions report which downplays how much reducing animal foods could cut agricultural greenhouse gases.
Two decades of studies find huge health benefits linked to plant-based diets
- Heart disease
- Vegan diets
More research shows how a healthy, vegan diet protects your heart health.
Global heating on the up – still no mention of animal agriculture
- Global warming
- The Environment
Global heating on the up, 1.6°C is now best-case scenario.
Covid-19 – veggie diets protect
- Covid-19
- Vegan diets
Yet more research showing how a plant-based diet may protect against Covid-19.
Live long and prosper on a vegan diet!
- Age Related Health Problems
- Vegan diets
Switching to a healthy vegan diet could add years to your life.
Ultra-processed foods – not a vegan issue
- Meat
- meat alternatives
- Vegan diets
The average UK teen gets two-thirds of their calories from ultra-processed foods (UPFs), this is not a vegan issue.
Animal protein… yet another diabetes risk
- Diabetes
Animal protein intake was linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes in this new study.
Iron from meat increases risk of diabetes
- Diabetes
New study finds those who consume the highest amount of haem iron from red meat have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Meat and diabetes – all types of meat increase risk
- Diabetes
New research found all types of meat were linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes.
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.
