Viva! Health unravels the most recent scientific research and makes it easy to understand. Here we update you on the latest findings…
Live long and prosper on a vegan diet!
- Age Related Health Problems
- Vegan diets
Switching to a healthy vegan diet could add years to your life.
Ultra-processed foods – not a vegan issue
- Meat
- meat alternatives
- Vegan diets
The average UK teen gets two-thirds of their calories from ultra-processed foods (UPFs), this is not a vegan issue.
Animal protein… yet another diabetes risk
- Diabetes
Animal protein intake was linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes in this new study.
Iron from meat increases risk of diabetes
- Diabetes
New study finds those who consume the highest amount of haem iron from red meat have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Meat and diabetes – all types of meat increase risk
- Diabetes
New research found all types of meat were linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes.
8 frightening facts about animal-based foods
- Dairy
- Factory farming
- Meat
We may have just missed Halloween but if you didn’t get your fill of frights, read on to discover eight frightening facts about animal-based foods.
Minty magic – not just for after dinner
- Fruits and Vegetables
Mint offers many health benefits beyond tasting fresh in your toothpaste! Find out more plus some of it’s more unusual uses here.
Are you feeding your muscles well?
You may be surprised how much diet can affect your muscles, after all, they are what keeps us going all day (and night) so they need a lot of nutrients. Learn more about nutrition and your muscles.
Berries every day!
Berries are among the healthiest foods you can eat. Here we explain why you should make berries part of your daily diet.
5 ways to reduce stroke risk with a vegan diet
Are vegans at higher risk of stroke or can a plant-based diet actually help reduce your risk of suffering one?
