Viva! Health unravels the most recent scientific research and makes it easy to understand. Here we update you on the latest findings…
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Vitamin D – should you be taking a supplement?
- Immunity
- Vitamins and Minerals
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.
Diet and fertility – why a vegan diet is best
- Pregnancy and Fertility
If you’ve been having trouble getting pregnant, forget about oysters and champagne; the best fertility foods are fresh fruit, vegetables, wholegrains, healthy fats and plant protein.
Vitamin B12 – who needs it?
- Vitamins and Minerals
Everyone needs a regular source of vitamin B12 and for vegans this means a supplement or a good supply of B12-fortified foods.
Vitamin D and coronavirus – could it help?
- Vitamins and Minerals
- Zoonoses
Spending more time in the sun or taking vitamin D supplements could help reduce the risk of Covid-19 complications, say some scientists.
Omega-3 fats – all you need to know
- Fats
- Heart Disease & Stroke
- Nuts and Seeds
- Vitamins and Minerals
Most people know that saturated fats, like those found in meat, cheese, butter, pies and biscuits, are ‘bad’ and unsaturated fats, in nuts and seeds, are ‘good’. But are some of the good ones better than others and where can we find them?
Muscle without meat
- Vegan diets
The 2019 Netflix documentary The Game Changers took the sports world by storm, with hordes of bodybuilders, runners and athletes going vegan to improve their health and performance.
Fish is not a health food
- Fish
- Heart Disease & Stroke
- The Environment
Some people who stop eating meat continue eating fish in the belief that it’s good for them and that fishing is less cruel and less destructive than farming. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Vitamin A – why do we need it?
- Fruits and Vegetables
- Vitamins and Minerals
Why do we need it? Which foods are the best sources and can too much be harmful?
Good fat bad fat
- Blood Pressure
- Cholesterol
- Fats
- Heart Disease & Stroke
- Obesity and Overweight
People are confused – bad science and poor journalism don’t help our understanding of fat, lumping the good and the bad in the same basket. Many people fear all types of fat, worrying that it’s always bad for our health and that it causes unwanted weight gain. But not all fat is bad…
