Viva! Health unravels the most recent scientific research and makes it easy to understand. Here we update you on the latest findings…
Coconut oil… best of a bad bunch?
- Cholesterol
- Fats
- Fruits and Vegetables
- Nuts and Seeds
Previously shunned for its high saturated fat content, coconut oil has experienced a huge revival in popularity and is now found in health food shops and supermarkets across the country.…
Vegans and the Protein Myth
- Nuts and Seeds
- Pulses
- Soya
- Wholegrains
It’s a myth that vegans miss out on protein, in fact, plant protein is much healthier than the protein found in meat and dairy, and a varied, vegan diet is packed with it.
Apricots
- apricot nutrients
- apricot nutrition
- apricots
- apricots health
- plant-based
- vegan diet
Sweet, jammy, lovely apricots – they have a lot of nutrients to offer and are a delicious health booster.
Peaches and Nectarines
- Health
- nectarine nutrition
- nectarines
- Nutrition
- peach nutrition
- peaches
- plant-based
- vegan diet
Juicy, sweet, delicious fruits – who doesn’t like them? Find out what nutrients peaches and nectarines have to offer and how they support your health.
Milk myths – a rebuttal
- Cow's milk
- Cows - Dairy
The dairy industry keep peddling the same lines in an effort to promote cow’s milk but we are not buying it and the research supports us.
DNA Methylation
- Cancer
- Diabetes
- Heart disease
- Vegan diets
The way our genes are expressed varies according to our diet, this may help explain the lower risk of disease in vegans.
Metabolic syndrome
- Diabetes
Cut the risk of developing metabolic syndrome with a plant-based diet
Beat the blues
- Depression
- Mental Health & Cognitive Function
Polyphenols from fruit, veg and chocolate can help you beat the blues.
Vegans diets have staying power
- Obesity and Overweight
Vegan weight-loss diets are easier to stick to.
Best weight loss diet
- Obesity and Overweight
Vegan diet offers double weight loss benefits
