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Astonished

Don’t listen to the nonsense

12/01/2021  |   Health news

Don’t be put off going or staying vegan by silly sensational stories, a healthy vegan diet is the best diet for your health, the planet and the animals.

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Don’t forget your B12

16/11/2020  |   Health research

Not much is known about the nutritional status of vegans in the Czech Republic. According to a 2019 survey, 10 per cent of Czechs aged 18-34 describe themselves as vegetarian or vegan.

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Vegan kids – getting the best start

27/08/2020  |   Health articles

More and more parents are choosing to raise their children vegan but sensational headlines supposedly highlighting the plight of vegan infants can scare the life out of you. Be reassured, the vegan kids are alright!

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Antioxidants

Antioxidants explained

13/08/2020  |   Health articles

Often used as a promotional buzzword, are antioxidants all that they are hyped up to be?

Myths and reality

Top ten food myths busted!

04/08/2020  |   Health articles

You can all get all the nutrients you need from a varied, vegan diet – and often in a form our bodies can better use. Plus, you avoid all the harmful health effects of eating meat, fish and dairy.

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Vitamin D – should you be taking a supplement?

03/08/2020  |   Health articles

In spring and summer, most people in the UK can get enough vitamin D through the action of sunlight on the skin, but in the winter months, a supplement is required, and for some people, it is a good idea to take one all year round.

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Vitamin B12 – who needs it?

07/07/2020  |   Health articles

Everyone needs a regular source of vitamin B12 and for vegans this means a supplement or a good supply of B12-fortified foods.

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Do Vegans Need Supplements?

30/06/2020  |   Health articles

According to some ‘health’ writers vegan diets are deficient in vital nutrients. So, do vegans need to become pill-poppers to stay healthy?

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Vitamin D and coronavirus – could it help?

11/06/2020  |   Health articles

Spending more time in the sun or taking vitamin D supplements could help reduce the risk of Covid-19 complications, say some scientists.

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