Viva! Health unravels the most recent scientific research and makes it easy to understand. Here we update you on the latest findings…
Go vegan to live long and prosper
- Vegan diets
Two studies show the key to a healthy old age Is a healthy plant-based diet.
Inflammatory material from meat and dairy linked to chronic diseases
- Meat
- Vegan diets
Replacing meat and dairy with plant-based foods can help reduce inflammation, a key feature of many diseases.
MIND how you go… plant-based to combat dementia
- Age Related Health Problems
- Dementia & Alzheimer's
- Vegan diets
A healthy vegan diet, rich in berries and green veg, could help protect against dementia.
Peanuts
Peanuts offer many vital nutrients and quality peanut butter is actually good for you. Find out more about peanut nutrition and health effects.
5 myths about vegetable (rapeseed) oil debunked
- eat healthy
- Health
- healthy diet
- healthy vegan
Rapeseed oil, rich in poly- and mono-unsaturated fats, rather than being a health hazard can actually be a healthy addition to the diet.
4 studies that show plant-based food puts you in a better mood
- Mental Health & Cognitive Function
- Mood
It’s widely accepted that the foods we eat affect our physical health but we’re often not aware that they can affect our mental health too.
Vegan Health FAQs
Find expert answers to the most common questions about vegan health.
Goji berries
These bright red berries became popular due to their alleged high nutrient content and multiple health benefits but do they live up to the reputation?
Parsley
Parsley, native to the Mediterranean region, became hugely popular in the Middle Ages and has been widely cultivated ever since, offering unique health benefits as well as great flavour.