Viva! Health unravels the most recent scientific research and makes it easy to understand. Here we update you on the latest findings…
Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid)
Vitamin B3 (niacin)
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
Vitamin B1 (thiamine)
Carbohydrates
Fat
Fat is necessary for many body functions. It helps the body to absorb fat-soluble vitamins from the diet, provides energy and insulation, protects the body’s vital organs and acts as a shock absorber. How much do we need?
Vegan diets and omega-3s – are we getting enough?
- Diets
- Fats
- Nuts and Seeds
‘Where do you get your protein?’ ‘But what about iron?’ ‘Are you sure you get enough calcium?’ – I challenge any vegan to say that no one has asked them…
Frozen vegetables scare
Products that are being recalled include frozen sweetcorn, peas, beans and spinach and UK supermarkets including Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Lidl, Aldi, Waitrose and Iceland are all affected. The full list can be seen…
Eat your way to healthy weight
- Diets
- Obesity and Overweight
A vegan diet is naturally high in fibre, has a better fat profile and makes us generally more aware of nutrition basics. Most people don’t go vegan for health reasons…
