Viva! Health unravels the most recent scientific research and makes it easy to understand. Here we update you on the latest findings…
Smart, savvy and plant-powered – vegan on a budget
- Budget
- Budget vegan
- vegan diet
By choosing whole plant foods, shopping smartly, using bargains, and batch cooking simple meals, anyone can enjoy a varied, nourishing vegan diet on a budget.
5 inflammatory foods to avoid
There are many causes of chronic inflammation, including stress and exposure to pollutants, but the one we have the most control over is what we eat.
Why headlines claiming pork “helps you live longer” get the science wrong
- Meat
- Red meat
Yet another Daily Mail headline spinning the science – lack of evidence of harm does not equal evidence of benefit!
The Daily Fail: The Real Secret to Living Longer? Plants, Not Meat
Ignore the misleading headlines – a healthy vegan diet is the best way to increase longevity
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?