Viva! Health unravels the most recent scientific research and makes it easy to understand. Here we update you on the latest findings…
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
Meat makes kids wheeze
- Allergies
- Chickens - Meat
- Child Health
- Red meat
Cooked meat is linked to childhood asthma
Peak meat by 2025
- The Environment
Europe and US will reach ‘peak meat’ by 2025 due to rise of vegan meat, fish and dairy alternatives according to a new report.
Iron – why plants are best
- Iron
- Vitamins and Minerals
The old myth that we need meat for iron is deeply entrenched but it’s not the best source for a number of reasons. If you want the good stuff, read on.
7 reasons to go vegan for the planet
- Climate change
- Environment
- vegan diet
Going vegan is one of the easiest and most effective changes you can make to help combat climate change and save the planet.