Viva! Health unravels the most recent scientific research and makes it easy to understand. Here we update you on the latest findings…
8 ways to keep your heart healthy
- eat healthy
- healthy diet
- healthy vegan
- Heart health
If you abide by these eight rules for a healthy cardiovascular system, your heart will be in good shape to ride the ups and downs of the rollercoaster of love.
Nature-positive
- The Environment
More research shows the biggest direct driver of wildlife loss is intensive agriculture, livestock farming and fishing.
AGE compounds in meat and dairy
- Cheese
- Meat
Compounds found in animal foods – especially when they are cooked – increase the risk of disease.
Bowel cancer risk
- Fruits and Vegetables
Eating plenty of fruit, vegetables, wholegrains, pulses, nuts and seeds lowers the risk of developing bowel cancer.
Acid attack
- Vegan diets
Meat, dairy, cheese and eggs increase acidity in the body and can lead to chronic diseases such as diabetes and cancer.
Eat healthily before reaching for statins, says NICE
- Heart disease
New government guidelines mean more people taking medication but there is a much simpler solution
Do feminists drink dairy?
- Cow's milk
- Cows - Dairy
Do you know how cow’s milk is produced? Would you carry on drinking it if you knew what goes on behind the closed doors of the modern dairy farm?
Neanderthal leftovers
- Evolution
Many think our hunter-gatherer ancestors show that we were designed to eat meat, but the research tells a different story.
Carrots
- Food
- Fruits and Vegetables
This root vegetable comes in many colours and sizes making it the perfect snack – crunchy, packed with nutrients and low in fat. Carrots are associated with many health benefits including a lower risk of several diseases and are a great addition to a healthy diet.
