Viva! Health unravels the most recent scientific research and makes it easy to understand. Here we update you on the latest findings…
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.
High blood pressure in children nearly doubled in 20 years
- Blood Pressure
- Heart Disease & Stroke
The number of children with high blood pressure has nearly doubled in 20 years, driven by poor diets, inactivity and rising obesity rates.