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VIVA! HEALTH
Viva! health are the experts in vegan nutrition – the number one place to go for
information on diet and health! We provide the latest research on why a vegan
diet can help prevent and treat disease. Whether you want basic or complex
information – we have the answers.
For members of the public, journalists, health professionals, whether you are
vegan already or just feeling vegan-curious – we are here for you!
On our colourful and informative pages, you will find out what you need to be
healthy and which foods you need to eat to get all the nutrients you need to
thrive.
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FEATURED
THE BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO VEGAN NUTRITION
Want to go vegan but need a little help? We have the answers for you here…
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BUSTED! … THE TOP 10 VEGAN FOOD MYTHS
Is being vegan more expensive? Do vegans miss out on nutrients? Is eating tofu
harmful? Are we wheat-eaters or meat-eaters? Here we debunk 10 of the most
common vegan food myths.
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NOURISH YOUR ACHING JOINTS
Here’s all you need to know to support your joints, nourish them and move with
ease.
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DO FEMINISTS DRINK DAIRY?
Do you know how cow’s milk is produced? Would you carry on drinking it if you
knew what goes on behind the closed doors of the modern dairy farm?
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A-ZS
A-Z OF NUTRIENTS
How much protein do you need? What’s the difference between good fat and bad
fat? Where can you find health-protecting vitamins and minerals? Our A-Z of
Nutrients has all the answers and more!
A-Z OF FOODS
A vegan diet is packed full of amazing, health-promoting foods. In our A-Z of
Foods, we take you through them one by one, explaining and exploring their
benefits, unique properties and potential risks.
A-Z OF DISEASES
What we eat can affect our bodies in a number of ways and there’s no denying
that animal products are linked to all kinds of health problems – from diabetes
and cancer, to arthritis and zits. We explain all in our A-Z of Diseases.
A-Z OF HIDDEN NASTIES
It’s never been easier to avoid meat, fish, eggs and dairy – but what about
those hidden ingredients? Do you know what isinglass, carmine or shellac is? Our
A-Z of Hidden Nasties will help you spot the hidden ingredients in our everyday
products.
FOCUS ON
VEGAN HEALTH FAQS
Need some nutritional knowledge or answers to quandaries, queries or questions?
Drop a line or email to Viva!Health’s vegan health experts
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SOYA
Used to fuel the increasing global demand for meat and animal-based foods, soya
has now become one of the world’s biggest crops.
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VEGAN SPORTS NUTRITION
Find out everything you need to know about fuelling your performance on a
plant-based, vegan diet.
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HEALTH ARTICLES
POWERED BY PLANTS – WHY PLANTS ARE THE BEST SPORTS FUEL
Plants can do more than just keep us well-nourished and healthy – a plant-based
diet can also shift your sports endeavours to the next level. It’s no
coincidence that more and more athletes are going vegan – and reaping the
benefits.
THE MENOPAUSE MADNESS ARE YOU HOSTAGE TO HORMONES? WHAT ARE THE SOLUTIONS?
There is much confusion and a real lack of information about the menopause – we
explain why it can make life so difficult for many women and what we can do
about it. Can vegan diets help hormone balance?
5 RULES FOR EATING WELL ON HOLIDAY
Just because you’re vegan, it doesn’t mean you’ll have to make do with bread and
salad when you travel. Be prepared and you’ll enjoy your holiday food just as
much as your time off!
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HEALTHY VEGAN DIET
WHY VEGANISM IS HEALTHY
A healthy vegan diet is packed with foods providing a wide range of
nutrients that give you energy, are easy on your digestive system, boost your
immune system, help clear-up your skin and improve your mood.
WHAT I NEED EACH DAY FOR GOOD HEALTH
Have you ever wondered what you need to eat each day? How much protein and
carbohydrate should you get? What types of fat do you need and where can you get
them?
MEAL PLANS
These meal plans are intended for guidance only. The information presented here
is not intended as medical advice nor does it replace medical advice.
EXPERT ENDORSEMENTS AND TESTIMONIALS
In recent years, the popularity of veganism has risen sharply and many more
people are now becoming vegan or buying vegan products than ever before.
MEN’S HEALTH
Just as a vegan diet is the healthiest diet for infants, children, women and
older people, it is also the healthiest diet for men. There is no magic
ingredient in meat or dairy that benefits men’s health.
HEALTH CONDITIONS
BONE HEALTH
In order to grow up big and strong with healthy bones you need to drink milk and
eat lots of dairy products, right?
BREAST CANCER
Why is the number of women with breast cancer rising? Is diet involved and what
can you do about it?
OTHER CANCERS
In the UK, one in two people born after 1960 will be diagnosed with cancer
during their lifetime. Just four types of cancer (breast, prostate, lung and
bowel) make up more than half of all cancers.
DIABETES
Our D-Diet is specifically tailored to the needs of diabetics and has been shown
to be able to reverse diabetes and enable many patients to be taken off their
medication.
HEART DISEASE AND STROKE
Heart disease is one of the UK’s biggest killers. Smoking, lack of exercise and
poor diet all contribute. The government recommends lean meat, low-fat dairy and
oily fish.
OBESITY
The global obesity epidemic is no small problem! Obesity can lead to a wide
range of diseases from heart disease to diabetes.
WHY ANIMAL PRODUCTS HARM
WHY ANIMAL PRODUCTS HARM – MEAT
You don’t need to eat meat. In fact, cutting meat out of your diet can do you a
lot of good because humans are not true carnivores and meat-eating has a wide
range of detrimental health effects.
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WHY ANIMAL PRODUCTS HARM – DAIRY
Cow’s milk and dairy products are not natural foods for us – we are best suited
to drinking breastmilk as babies only. Consuming dairy products made from the
milk of a different species is not just unnatural, it’s also unnecessary and may
harm your heath.
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EGGS – WHY ANIMAL PRODUCTS HARM
Regardless of confused media messages, the facts remain. Egg consumption has
been linked to heart disease and stroke, type 2 diabetes, cancer and food
poisoning.
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FISH – WHY ANIMAL PRODUCTS HARM
Fish is not a health food by any means. Widespread pollution makes fish and
shellfish so dangerous to eat that the Government recommends limits for their
consumption.
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GLOBAL HEALTH THREATS
ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE
The overuse of antibiotics in humans and animals has led to the emergence of
antibiotic-resistant bacteria or ‘superbugs’.
BIRD FLU
Avian influenza (bird flu) viruses are among the most dangerous viruses that can
affect humans, with a case fatality rate ranging from around 30 to 60 per cent.
COVID-19 – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
We are in the midst of a global health emergency. Here, we answer the most
frequently asked questions about Covid-19 and explain why we must stop eating
animals to prevent future pandemics.
FACTORY FARMS – A BREEDING GROUND FOR DISEASE
Scientists have been warning us for years that the next pandemic could come from
a factory farm. Let’s end factory farming before it ends us!
MPOX (MONKEYPOX)
The number of people with mpox (monkeypox) outside of Africa in May 2022
exceeded the total number detected outside the continent since 1970. This rapid
spread has put scientists on high alert.
ZOONOTIC DISEASES – 3 IN 4
Three in four of the world’s new or emerging infectious diseases come from
animals. Responsible for three million deaths a year, these diseases are largely
transmitted through trading wildlife (legally and illegally) and factory
farming.
SPORTS NUTRITION
THE VEGAN EDGE
A vegan diet offers many advantages to athletes. Here, we explore what they are,
how diet affects your performance and why plants are the best sports fuel.
NUTRITION BASICS
A varied, wholesome vegan diet is the best choice for athletes but to fuel your
body right, it’s best to be aware of nutrition basics – what we need and where
we get it from.
ESSENTIAL FOOD GROUPS
A healthy vegan diet that will support your athletic endeavours consists of
these essential food groups. They are crucial to smart meal planning, so don’t
skip any of them!
MAKING THE CHANGE
NUTRITION BY SPORT
Each sport or type of physical activity has its own specifics. With these
nutrition tips and key messages, you’ll be invincible!
MATERIALS
All the materials you need to be a thriving vegan athlete!
See more on sports nutrition
CAMPAIGNS
ZOONOTIC DISEASES – 3 IN 4
Three in four of the world’s new or emerging infectious diseases come from
animals. Responsible for three million deaths a year, these diseases are largely
transmitted through trading wildlife (legally and illegally) and factory
farming.
Read more
SLASH THE RISK
Our Slash the Risk campaign involves placing huge billboards in the West
Midlands and Bristol in November and December which will reach 12 million
people.
Read more
SCARY DAIRY
Going dairy-free is a smart move not just for ethical reasons but also because
it will very likely improve your health in several ways. Try going dairy-free
and see for yourself!
Read more
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LATEST NEWS & BLOGS
Health news
GO VEGAN TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FUTURE PANDEMICS
27/09/2024 | Dr. Justine Butler
The exploitation, misuse and abuse of wild and farmed animals is pushing us
closer to the next pandemic – it's time to go vegan now!
Health articles
BERRIES EVERY DAY!
25/09/2024 | Dr. Justine Butler
Berries are among the healthiest foods you can eat. Here we explain why you
should make berries part of your daily diet.
Health blog
BREAST CANCER – CAN YOU REDUCE YOUR RISK THROUGH DIET?
23/09/2024 | Veronika Prošek Charvátová
Cancer is a scary disease so it makes sense that we’d want to do all we can to
cut our risk of developing it. Luckily, you can reduce your breast...
Health blog
5 WAYS TO REDUCE STROKE RISK WITH A VEGAN DIET
19/09/2024 | Nicholas Hallows
Are vegans at higher risk of stroke or can a plant-based diet actually help
reduce your risk of suffering one?
Health news
FUR FARMS COULD SPARK THE NEXT PANDEMIC
10/09/2024 | Dr. Justine Butler
Fur farms provide a bridge between people and viruses circulating in wildlife,
this is how pandemics start.
Health articles
CAN YOU EAT 30 PLANT FOODS A WEEK?
03/09/2024 | Dr. Justine Butler
The 30-Plant Challenge encourages you to eat 30 different plant foods each week
and may be a lot easier than you think.
Health blog
THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF 10 GLORIOUS GRAINS
03/09/2024 | Nicholas Hallows
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!
Health news
TWO SLICES OF HAM A DAY COULD INCREASE YOUR RISK OF DIABETES
23/08/2024 | Dr. Justine Butler
A study of two million provides more evidence linking meat and diabetes.
Health blog
8 PLANT MILKS WITH UNIQUE POWERS
03/08/2024 | Nicholas Hallows
We dig into the differences between some popular plant milks and examine the
unique benefits of each.
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