Viva! Health unravels the most recent scientific research and makes it easy to understand. Here we update you on the latest findings…
Vegan kids are more than OK – ignore misleading headlines
- vegan children
- vegan diet
Don’t let misleading headlines put you off, a well-planned vegan diet is the healthiest diet, for adults and children.
Protein
We need protein for many vital reactions and processes in the body, as a component for hormones and many other body functions. How much protein do we need?
Evolution and the Paleo Myth – our ancient ancestors were plant-based
- Evolution
If you want to follow an authentic ancestral diet, consider a wholefood plant-based diet rather than a meat-heavy ‘Paleo’ diet!
The beginner’s guide to vegan nutrition
- Vegan diets
Want to go vegan but need a little help? We have the answers for you here…
Top 10 ways to get more protein in your diet
- Protein
Where do vegans get their protein? Well, here are the top 10 ways to get plenty of protein on your plate.
From milk to meat, plant-based alternatives are healthier, researchers report
- Dairy
- Meat
- Ultra-processed food
A new study adds to the growing body of evidence showing that vegan ultra-processed foods are healthier than the meat and dairy foods they are designed to replace.
High blood pressure in children nearly doubled in 20 years
- Blood Pressure
- Heart Disease & Stroke
The number of children with high blood pressure has nearly doubled in 20 years, driven by poor diets, inactivity and rising obesity rates.
Seaweed uncovered
- Fruits and Vegetables
- Iodine
- Thyroid
There are many delicious ways to savour the flavours of the sea, without the cruelty or environmental harm caused by fishing, while reaping the abundant health benefits that seaweed has to offer.
Scientists call for cancer warnings on bacon and ham
- Bowel cancer
- Processed meat
Ten years after WHO declared processed meat as carcinogenic, we are still waiting for government action.
10 cheap vegan foods with amazing health benefits
You don’t have to spend a fortune on so-called ‘superfoods’ to reap the health benefits of a plant-based diet.
