Viva! Health unravels the most recent scientific research and makes it easy to understand. Here we update you on the latest findings…
Breathe easy
- Allergies
- Vegan diets
A healthy vegan diet, rich in fruits, vegetables, grains and pulses, with little or no animal products, may combat asthma.
Improve your gut health
- Digestion
- Fibre
The positive effects a vegan diet can have on your gut health may be one of the reasons why vegans have a lower risk of many diseases.
Too much pressure
- Blood Pressure
Two new studies show that vegan diets may help prevent and treat high blood pressure.
Meat health warning
- Cancer
- Chickens - Meat
- Meat
We know that meat increases the risk of bowel cancer but new research shows that it also increases the risk of nine other serious illnesses.
Green chemoprevention!
- Cancer
- Fruits and Vegetables
Compounds in cruciferous vegetables are known to have anti-cancer properties. For this reason, broccoli, in particular, should be a regular feature of your diet.
DNA Methylation
- Cancer
- Diabetes
- Heart disease
- Vegan diets
The way our genes are expressed varies according to our diet, this may help explain the lower risk of disease in vegans.
Metabolic syndrome
- Diabetes
Cut the risk of developing metabolic syndrome with a plant-based diet
Beat the blues
- Depression
- Mental Health & Cognitive Function
Polyphenols from fruit, veg and chocolate can help you beat the blues.
Vegans diets have staying power
- Obesity and Overweight
Vegan weight-loss diets are easier to stick to.
Best weight loss diet
- Obesity and Overweight
Vegan diet offers double weight loss benefits
