VEGAN HEALTH BENEFITS
There are many benefits becoming a vegan, but don’t just believe us – read what the experts are saying below. If you aren’t vegan already, you will be after reading these articles!
People with cardiometabolic disorders could live longer on a plant-based diet
Study finds healthy plant-based foods could help people with cardiometabolic disorders – such as obesity, diabetes and heart disease – live longer.
Survey shows majority believe animal products are key for protein
87% of US adults think animal products are key for protein with mixed perceptions about the adequacy of plant-based protein sources.
Doctors call for plant-based milks in school beverage guidelines
Doctors urge replacing cow’s milk with plant-based alternatives in school beverage guidelines due to health risks.
Plates becomes UK’s first-ever vegan restaurant to earn Michelin Star
Plates, located in Hoxton, east London, has become the first-ever vegan eatery to be awarded a Michelin star in the UK.
99% of seafood contaminated with microplastics, study finds
A new study reveals that 99% of seafood contains microplastics, underscoring the widespread contamination of our food system and its potential health risks.
How climate change is impacting our health is under-researched
With 2024 marking record heat and 1.5°C of warming, the long-term health impacts of climate change, such as cognitive decline, are urgent but under-researched.
Plant-based documentaries you should watch
These 10 thought-provoking documentaries expose the impact of plant-based eating on health, animals, and the environment – perfect for an educational binge!
Why I am taking part in Veganuary 2025
I recently tried a vegan diet for a month and realized there are several benefits to eating vegan. So much so that I’m sticking with it through Veganuary.
German company uses fungus to make delicious vegan cheese
Biotech company, Formo, uses fungus fermentation to create vegan cheese with a creamy, umami flavour, aiming to offer a sustainable, dairy-free alternative.
Eating plant-based can make you live longer says Toni MacAskill
Toni MacAskill’s TEDx talk highlights how plant-rich, minimally processed diets from history can inspire healthier, longer lives today.
The origin of Meatless Monday
The history of the Meatless Monday movement as well as the long-term effects of behaviour change, motivating factors, and environmental impacts.
University of Oxford recommends beans and peas for vegan protein
Beans and peas are better for health and the environment than processed meat alternatives, a University of Oxford study has found.
Research suggests social support makes going vegan easier
Making lifestyle changes, such as going vegan, can be easier when we feel supported by our friends, family, and the wider environment.
A plant-rich Nutritarian Diet is good for you, says study
A plant-rich “Nutritarian” diet may slow biological ageing and reduce inflammation, promoting healthier, longer lives.
A plant-based diet can help you live longer
Eating a plant-based diet rich in walnuts, legumes, cruciferous veggies, berries, and tubers can add years to your life and help you age healthily.
Dairy is bad for your dental health
Dairy consumption is linked to various dental health issues, suggesting that reducing dairy intake may benefit oral hygiene.
Switch to soy milk for a healthier heart
Drinking soy milk can improve heart health and reduce the risk of heart disease, a new scientific study has found.
Eating a plant-based diet doesn’t have to be boring
The secret to successful plant-based eating lies in balancing flavours and textures with a variety of ingredients.
What do Australians want in a plant-based burger?
Preliminary findings of consumers suggest that taste and texture remain a barrier with plant-based meat, while a ‘beef but better’ mindset is front and centre.
These startups are revolutionising the sugar industry
A host of startups are overhauling one of the world’s favourite ingredients by turning sugar into fibre while innovating with better-for-you substitutes.