Viva! Health unravels the most recent scientific research and makes it easy to understand. Here we update you on the latest findings…
Why the reports of ‘one glass of milk a day prevents cancer’ are bad news.
- Bowel cancer
- Calcium
- Dairy
We don’t need dairy, there are many plant-based sources of calcium that can help protect your health.
Does milk lower risk of bowel cancer?
- Bowel cancer
- Cow's milk
- Vegan diets
Misleading headlines suggest you need cows milk to protect against bowel cancer, but a healthy vegan diet is best!
Barley
Barley has nourished people for millennia – it’s a healthy, sustainable grain with a low carbon footprint and a offers number of health perks.
Rye
Closely related to wheat, rye is a healthier and more sustainable crop with a number of health benefits.
10 foods to add to your diet in 2025
- eat healthy
- healthy vegan
Here are 10 overlooked or forgotten foods you can easily add to your diet without completely changing what you eat.
10 ways to upgrade your snacking game
Snacks should deliver a good energy and nutrient boost to support your health yet we often give in to temptation and munch on sweets or crisps. With just a little forethought, you can upgrade your snacking game and feel much better for it.
Eating well for the new year
- Vegan diets
If you’re looking to eat healthier in the new year, our guest blogger Dr Rebecca Jones shares how a few simple changes can make a big difference in improving your diet.
Tall stories in the press
- The Environment
Talk about twisting the truth! The Times stretches it round the bend and off in direction completely different to the study the article is based on.
5 reasons to have a vegan Christmas
- Christmas
‘Tis the season to be jolly, wish for peace on Earth and send kindness and goodwill to all those around us… including animals.
Understanding the basics when it comes to UPFs
- Ultra-processed food
- Vegan diets
Not all UPFs are created equal – plant based meat can be part of a healthy diet.
