Viva! Health unravels the most recent scientific research and makes it easy to understand. Here we update you on the latest findings…
Acai
- Food
Acai – or correctly açaí – berries have been labelled a superfood and added to snacks, smoothies, supplements and beauty products. Are they truly special or is it all just one big hype?
Ham and egg on their faces!
What’s new is the reason some of these chemicals are there may be completely unnecessary. Nitrites are used in the preserving process of meats such as bacon, ham and salami…
The B vitamins
- Diets
- Vitamin B12
- Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamin B helps with energy, immunity, brain function, and red blood cell production and deficiencies can cause various health issues.
Vegan mums stick with it!
One of the mums in the article describes how she has lost friends over her decision to raise her child vegan, they accused her of denying him any choice. The…
Why did Sarah Vine fail on a vegan diet?
Writing at length about her four-week vegan experience, Sarah Vine – married to Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs – didn’t hold back in criticising…
Latest survey reveals the ups and downs in our diets
The latest NDNS report, covering the nine year period from 2008 to 2017, reveals trends in food consumption, nutrient intake and nutritional status for adults and children in the UK.…
Vitamin K – the little-Known vitamin
- Fruits and Vegetables
- Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamin K was first identified in the early 1930s when it was shown to be essential for normal blood-clotting. The letter K is derived from the German word koagulation. So, it…
