Viva! Health unravels the most recent scientific research and makes it easy to understand. Here we update you on the latest findings…
Fermented foods – ten of the best
- Fruits and Vegetables
- Microbiome
What likely began as a simple way to preserve food is now known for creating foods with a wide range of health benefits including supporting gut health, immunity and overall wellbeing.
Dairy farms could be ground zero for the next pandemic
- Bird flu
- Cows - Dairy
- Factory farming
- Pandemic
Scientists reveal why bird flu is spreading so easily among US dairy cows — it’s airborne!
Vegan diet beats Mediterranean diet for weight loss, scientists find
- Obesity and Overweight
- Vegan diets
Vegan diet beats Mediterranean diet when it comes to helping weight loss, scientists find
Rooting for health – garlic and ginger
- Antioxidants
- Fruits and Vegetables
- Heart health
From ancient kitchens to modern medicine cabinets, garlic and ginger are celebrated not only for their culinary uses but also for their powerful health-promoting properties, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and cardiovascular benefits.
Garlic
- Food
Garlic is a true powerhouse with many sulphur phytochemicals which are stronger than those in onions and offer a number of health benefits.
Mini factsheet: Heart health
- Heart health
Your heart pumps oxygen-rich blood around your body through a network of arteries. Problems arise when arteries are blocked by the build-up of plaques made of cholesterol and other fatty substances in blood
6 ways fibre is your gut’s best friend
Fibre is the name for complex carbohydrates that we cannot digest in our stomach but feed the good bacteria in our large intestine. Here are six ways fibre is good for our gut and good for our entire body.
Boost your mood: how a vegan diet nurtures your gut and brain
- Depression
- Mental Health & Cognitive Function
- Microbiome
A healthy vegan diet lowers the risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease and cancer. But did you know, it may also help contribute to a feeling of wellbeing?
Calcium and the vegan diet – beyond the dairy myth
- Bone health
- Dairy
- Osteoporosis
We all know that we need calcium for healthy bones and teeth, but many still believe that we need cow’s milk and dairy products to get it.
10 processed foods that are actually good for you
The word ‘processed’ gets a bad rap but some processed plant-based foods are actually health powerhouses that deserve a place on your plate.
