Viva! Health unravels the most recent scientific research and makes it easy to understand. Here we update you on the latest findings…
Iodine status in the UK deserves our attention, but dairy is not the ‘solution’
- Cows - Dairy
- Iodine
Alarmist claims that unfortified plant-based milks are driving lower IQs distort the facts – most people in the UK get enough iodine and mild deficiency can be avoided by using fortified plant milks which provide iodine without the downsides of dairy.
No ifs, no buts – time’s up for butter!
- Cows - Dairy
You don’t need butter and the evidence against it is mounting, plant-based oils, on the other hand, can improve health.
10 common mistakes that stop people from going or staying vegan
- Vegan diets
The pushback against veganism can be tough enough to deal with without self-doubt creeping in. Stick with it and you will soon feel the benefits!
6 ways a vegan diet can support healthy ageing
- ageing
A healthy vegan diet, alongside other strategies such as exercise and social connection, is a great way we can support healthy ageing.
Vegan kids are more than OK – ignore misleading headlines
- vegan children
- vegan diet
Don’t let misleading headlines put you off, a well-planned vegan diet is the healthiest diet, for adults and children.
Protein
We need protein for many vital reactions and processes in the body, as a component for hormones and many other body functions. How much protein do we need?
Evolution and the Paleo Myth – our ancient ancestors were plant-based
- Evolution
If you want to follow an authentic ancestral diet, consider a wholefood plant-based diet rather than a meat-heavy ‘Paleo’ diet!
The beginner’s guide to vegan nutrition
- Vegan diets
Want to go vegan but need a little help? We have the answers for you here…
Top 10 ways to get more protein in your diet
- Protein
Where do vegans get their protein? Well, here are the top 10 ways to get plenty of protein on your plate.
From milk to meat, plant-based alternatives are healthier, researchers report
- Dairy
- Meat
- Ultra-processed food
A new study adds to the growing body of evidence showing that vegan ultra-processed foods are healthier than the meat and dairy foods they are designed to replace.