Viva! Health unravels the most recent scientific research and makes it easy to understand. Here we update you on the latest findings…
A trail-blazing study reveals a healthy plant-based diet slashes the risk of Covid-19 infection
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- vegan diet and covid
The biggest study to date investigating the link between diet and Covid-19 brought incredible results – having a healthy diet cuts the risk of infection but even if you do get infected, it makes you much less likely to suffer severe symptoms!
Chickpeas
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- falafel
- garbanzo
- hummus
Chickpeas offer many nutrients essential to our health, are easy to use and good for the environment!
Peas
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- pulses and health
Peas are simply amazing – nutritious, healthy and sustainable. Find out just what they have to offer!
Major new study reveals a vegan diet slashes your risk of severe Covid-19 by 73 per cent
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A ground-breaking study has just been published by the BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health journal and its results confirm what Viva! have been saying for months – a vegan diet can slash your risk of severe Covid-19.
6 of the best calcium-rich foods
- Bone health
- Calcium
- Dairy-free
Many of us grew up being told that we need to drink cow’s milk to help us grow. Despite all the evidence showing that we don’t need dairy, and linking cow’s milk with a wide range of illnesses and diseases including an increased risk of bone fracture – the myth still persists.
8 White Meat Myths Debunked
- Meat
White meat has long been wrongly touted as healthier than red meat and as a good source of lean protein for the health-conscious. But this couldn’t be further from the truth.
First human case of H10N3 bird flu reported in China
- Bird flu
Another new strain of bird flu has made the jump from birds to humans – this time it’s a virus called H10N3. Could the next one cause the next pandemic?
The menopause madness Are you hostage to hormones? What are the solutions?
- Menopause
There is much confusion and a real lack of information about the menopause – we explain why it can make life so difficult for many women and what we can do about it. Can vegan diets help hormone balance?
The vegetarian who would rather eat meat than be vegan!
- Environment
Writing in the Telegraph, journalist Clare Finney explains why she gave up being a vegetarian and started eating meat for the planet – but her argument doesn’t stand up. A vegan diet is best for your health and the planet.
5 rules for eating well on holiday
Just because you’re vegan, it doesn’t mean you’ll have to make do with bread and salad when you travel. Be prepared and you’ll enjoy your holiday food just as much as your time off!