Viva! Health unravels the most recent scientific research and makes it easy to understand. Here we update you on the latest findings…
Mini factsheet: Fat facts
- Fat
Not all fats are bad, a small amount of ‘good’ fat is essential for health. It provides energy and helps you absorb some nutrients.
Mini factsheet: Soya
- Soya
No other plant divides opinions like soya – some consider it healthy and versatile, others say it is harmful and should be avoided. What are the facts?
Chicken Dinner – the Consequences
- Bird flu
- Broiler chickens
- Chicken
- Zoonoses
Poultry farming is a major driver of bird flu and wild bird losses
Is Drought Increasing?
- Climate Crisis
- The Environment
Scientists say that drought is now 20 times more likely because of the climate crisis
Where did covid come from?
- Covid-19
- Zoonoses
Evidence suggests that covid came from animals with the origin of this spill-over, from wildlife to people, occurring via the wildlife trade.
Meat Increases Risk of Diabetes
- Diabetes
- Meat
Meat increases the risk of diabetes while vegan diets tend to lower it.
Plant-Based Diets Improve Cancer Prognosis
- Cancer
- Vegan diets
Research suggests that higher intakes of plant-based foods are linked to an improved prognosis for cancer survivors.
Combat the cost of living
- Vegan diets
Contrary to what some would have us believe, vegans spend less money on food.
Feeding You the Facts
- Health
Easy-to-read mini factsheets, providing all the basics on vegan diets and health.
10 Wonderful Winter Foods (that can be grown in the UK)
- eat healthy
- healthy vegan
As the nights draw in and autumn ebbs into winter, it can be even more important to take care of ourselves with nourishing food.
