Viva! Health unravels the most recent scientific research and makes it easy to understand. Here we update you on the latest findings…
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.
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.
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.