Viva! Health unravels the most recent scientific research and makes it easy to understand. Here we update you on the latest findings…
Not all UPFs are equal
- Ultra-processed food
- Vegan diets
Not all ultra-processed foods increase the risk of disease, while processed meats and sugary foods do, some breads, cereals and savoury snacks may lower the risk.
The triangular relationship
- Digestive system
- Microbiome
- Vegan diets
Our gut bacteria play a significant role in inflammation, a key driver of many chronic diseases. Your diet can make all the difference.
Vegan diets good for hearts
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Heart disease
- Heart Disease & Stroke
- Vegan diets
More research shows how a plant-based diet lowers the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Plant protein not inferior to meat, beef industry-funded study finds
- Meat
- Protein
- Sports nutrition
Research shows that plant protein is every bit as good, if not better, than protein from animal foods for building muscle.
The cow in the room – scientists call out BS!
- The Environment
- Vegan diets
Over 20 scientists have written to the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation expressing dismay at its failure to withdraw their 2023 Pathways Toward Lower Emissions report which downplays how much reducing animal foods could cut agricultural greenhouse gases.
Be Kind To All Kind Kids Leaflet x 25
- Environment
- Health
Don’t forget about the animals kept on farms, such as cows, pigs, chickens, sheep and fish, who never get the love they need.
All About Nutrition Kids Leaflet x 25
- Environment
- Health
The food we eat is very important! If we eat unhealthy foods, we can become ill and unfit. But if we eat the right foods, we can stay healthy and full of energy.
15 easy ways to pimp your meals to eat 30 plants a week
- healthy vegan
It is now becoming clear that eating a variety of plants has additional benefits, such as diversifying the gut microbiome and giving us a more resilient gut.
Ultra-processed foods – what you need to know
- Ultra-processed food
- UPF
- Vegan diets
Are all ultra-processed foods (UPFs) equally bad and do vegan UPFs offer any health benefits?
Colitis
Living with colitis requires a lot of experimenting with diet to find what suits you but a plant-based diet is certainly healthy and can help improve your gut health.
