Viva! Health unravels the most recent scientific research and makes it easy to understand. Here we update you on the latest findings…
Nature-positive
- The Environment
More research shows the biggest direct driver of wildlife loss is intensive agriculture, livestock farming and fishing.
AGE compounds in meat and dairy
- Cheese
- Meat
Compounds found in animal foods – especially when they are cooked – increase the risk of disease.
Bowel cancer risk
- Fruits and Vegetables
Eating plenty of fruit, vegetables, wholegrains, pulses, nuts and seeds lowers the risk of developing bowel cancer.
Acid attack
- Vegan diets
Meat, dairy, cheese and eggs increase acidity in the body and can lead to chronic diseases such as diabetes and cancer.
Neanderthal leftovers
- Evolution
Many think our hunter-gatherer ancestors show that we were designed to eat meat, but the research tells a different story.
Chicken Dinner – the Consequences
- Bird flu
- Broiler chickens
- Chicken
- Zoonoses
Poultry farming is a major driver of bird flu and wild bird losses
Is Drought Increasing?
- Climate Crisis
- The Environment
Scientists say that drought is now 20 times more likely because of the climate crisis
Where did covid come from?
- Covid-19
- Zoonoses
Evidence suggests that covid came from animals with the origin of this spill-over, from wildlife to people, occurring via the wildlife trade.
Meat Increases Risk of Diabetes
- Diabetes
- Meat
Meat increases the risk of diabetes while vegan diets tend to lower it.
Plant-Based Diets Improve Cancer Prognosis
- Cancer
- Vegan diets
Research suggests that higher intakes of plant-based foods are linked to an improved prognosis for cancer survivors.
