Viva! Health unravels the most recent scientific research and makes it easy to understand. Here we update you on the latest findings…
Coronavirus is a call for change
- Coronavirus
- Covid-19
Air quality in cities has improved as a result of the coronavirus lockdown, but it’s a temporary glimpse of how things could be rather than a cause to celebrate.
The Orphan Joeys… (Kangaroo) Leaflets
- Kangeroos
- Outreach
The leaflet comes in packs of 50 -perfect for door dropping or campaigning against sellers of kangaroo meat!
Turmeric
- Food
- herbs and spices
- spices
- Vegan diets
A golden spice with a myriad of health benefits, turmeric is a true example of medicinal food. It is the root of a flowering plant from the ginger family native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia.
Is factory farming to blame for coronavirus?
- Coronavirus
- Covid-19
Finally, the right question is being asked. In the Guardian this week, an article describes how scientists are tracing the path of SARS CoV-2 from a wild animal host, but says we need to look at the part played in the outbreak by industrial food production.
It’s Only a Dress Rehearsal…
- Coronavirus
We have a global health emergency and its origins lie deep within our obsessive meat culture. But there is much worse to come, says Tony Wardle
8 ways to help your immune system fight coronavirus
- Antioxidants
- Coronavirus
- Covid-19
- Disease outbreaks
- Fruits and Vegetables
- Immunity
- Nuts and Seeds
- Pulses
- Soya
- Vegan diets
- Vitamins and Minerals
At these trying times we want to do everything we can to shield ourselves from an illness. One of the most powerful things you can do is nourish your body with foods that support your immune system.
Ginger
- Food
One of the most popular ingredients in the world, ginger has a million uses and is amazing for your health. It is the root of a leafy plant with orchid-like flowers that originated in Southeast Asia.
Intermittent fasting for weight loss – should you try it?
- Diets
- Obesity and Overweight
- Vegan diets
Fasting as a ‘body cleansing’ tool has been around for millennia but how about intermittent fasting to achieve weight loss? Does it work and is it safe?
Soya myth-busting
- Menopause
- Pregnancy and Fertility
- Soya
- The Environment
No other plant food divides opinion like soya – some champion its health and nutritional benefits, others say it should be avoided at all costs. Why are there so many scare-stories surrounding this humble bean and is there any truth to them?
Think Before You Drink!
- Cows - Dairy
- Cows - Meat
Viva! leaflet highlighting the cruelty of the dairy industry and the unhealthy effects of drinking cow’s milk.
