Viva! Health unravels the most recent scientific research and makes it easy to understand. Here we update you on the latest findings…
Mini factsheet: Heart health
- Heart health
Your heart pumps oxygen-rich blood around your body through a network of arteries. Problems arise when arteries are blocked by the build-up of plaques made of cholesterol and other fatty substances in blood
6 ways fibre is your gut’s best friend
Fibre is the name for complex carbohydrates that we cannot digest in our stomach but feed the good bacteria in our large intestine. Here are six ways fibre is good for our gut and good for our entire body.
Boost your mood: how a vegan diet nurtures your gut and brain
- Depression
- Mental Health & Cognitive Function
- Microbiome
A healthy vegan diet lowers the risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease and cancer. But did you know, it may also help contribute to a feeling of wellbeing?
Calcium and the vegan diet – beyond the dairy myth
- Bone health
- Dairy
- Osteoporosis
We all know that we need calcium for healthy bones and teeth, but many still believe that we need cow’s milk and dairy products to get it.
10 processed foods that are actually good for you
The word ‘processed’ gets a bad rap but some processed plant-based foods are actually health powerhouses that deserve a place on your plate.
Fasting – the pros and cons
- Diets
- Healthy weight
- Obesity and Overweight
Intermittent fasting could be a healthier option for weight loss while possibly lowering your risk of disease and improving your overall wellbeing.
Is Dairy Healthy and Do Humans Need it?
- Bone health
- Cow's milk
- Cows - Dairy
- Dairy
The consumption of cow’s milk and dairy products is not natural or normal and you don’t need dairy for good health.
Cinnamon
- herbs and spices
Discover the surprising health benefits of cinnamon, including its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and blood sugar-lowering properties.
The Meat Industry’s Secret Assault on Public Health
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Heart disease
- Red meat
Red meat appears healthier in studies funded by the red meat industry but not healthy in independent studies.
Paleo diet was plant-based
- Evolution
- plant-based
More evidence suggesting our ancient ancestors were plant-based and that infants were weaned before the age of one year onto plant-based foods.
