Viva! Health unravels the most recent scientific research and makes it easy to understand. Here we update you on the latest findings…
Can you eat 30 plant foods a week?
- Fruits and Vegetables
- Pulses
- Vegan diets
- Wholegrains
The 30-Plant Challenge encourages you to eat 30 different plant foods each week and may be a lot easier than you think.
The health benefits of 10 glorious grains
Grains have been part of the human diet for thousands of years and with good reason. Here’s how to eat like our ancestors in a healthy way!
Two slices of ham a day could increase your risk of diabetes
- Diabetes
- Meat
- Processed meat
- Red meat
A study of two million provides more evidence linking meat and diabetes.
A diet that is better for you is also better for the planet
- The Environment
- Vegan diets
The diet that is healthiest for the planet is also healthiest for humans.
Pastures degraded – overuse and climate chaos to blame
- Environment
- Global warming
- World hunger
Half the world’s pastureland has been degraded by overexploitation and the impact of climate chaos, putting food supplies in peril.
Reduce your risk of heart disease and cancer with a vegan diet
- Heart disease
- Vegan diets
More research shows how a healthy, vegan diet protects your heart health.
Vegan diet benefits those with type 1 diabetes
- Diabetes
We know a low-fat vegan diet can help people with type 2 diabetes, it may be beneficial for those with type 1 too.
Fish oil supplements linked to heart disease and stroke
- Fish oil
- Heart disease
Fish oil supplements don’t lower the risk of heart disease and may increase the risk of atrial fibrillation.
Bone health – it’s all about quality
- Bone health
- Osteoporosis
New research offers reassurance to vegans.
8 plant milks with unique powers
- Dairy
- healthy diet
- healthy vegan
- Vegan diets
We dig into the differences between some popular plant milks and examine the unique benefits of each.