Viva! Health unravels the most recent scientific research and makes it easy to understand. Here we update you on the latest findings…
vegan diet blamed for suicide? Behave!
- Mental Health & Cognitive Function
- Vegan diets
News scare-stories should focus on B12 deficiency prevention, not on weaponising a tragedy against veganism.
Ebola – deforestation and diet
- Deforestation
- Global health threat
Find out how Ebola outbreaks are linked to wildlife exploitation, deforestation and global meat production.
Fibre: the vegan diet’s hidden superpower
- Fruits and Vegetables
- Vegan diets
- Wholegrains
Most people are fibre deficient and don’t even know it. Here’s what fibre actually does in your body – and why a vegan diet is the easiest way to get enough.
Follow the Funding: Meat Industry Bias Exposed
- Meat
Studies funded by the meat industry are significantly more likely to produce findings that favour meat consumption.
Asparagus
- Fibre
- Fruits and Vegetables
A delicious seasonal favourite, asparagus is valued as much for its flavour as for its impressive nutritional profile.
The lowdown on supplements
- Vegan diets
- Vitamins and Minerals
Vegans do not need lots of expensive supplements or powders but if you’d like some reassurance, here are the basics to ensure you’ve got everything covered.
Plant milks – more misleading headlines
- milk alternatives
- Ultra-processed food
Children drinking plant milks isn’t driving obesity and dental problems; poor diet is responsible.
Vegan wholefoods strike back: 6 staples leading the revival
- healthy vegan
Old-school vegan staples have been growing in popularity recently so here are the health benefits of the six most popular plant-based wholefoods.
5 things you need to know about processed foods
Find out the difference between helpful processing and harmful processing so you can shop with more confidence.
Crohn’s disease and plant-based diets
Crohn’s diagnosis is a big challenge but fine-tuning your diet can change your life