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!
NYC Live Animal Markets: A Disease Death Trap
The vibrant city houses over eighty wild animal “wet” markets. Activists and campaigners are afraid of what this might mean in the future for public health.
The hunter who had a change of heart and became vegan
Terry used to hunt animals, but now he is vegan and its changing his life by improving his health. See what he has to say.
Tell everyone: this outbreak happened because people kill and eat animals.
Zoonotic diseases are not new to humans. From swine-flu to SARS, and now the Coronavirus, we have seen it all. So why do we continue to eat animals?
Coronavirus Shines Spotlight on Worldwide Animal Exploitation
From Prevention to Cure: A closer look at the Coronavirus, vaccines and the impact of animal exploitation on public health.
Plant-based Diet vs. Vegan Diet explained
You have heard these terms before, sometimes even used interchangeably, but what do they actually mean, and why is it important to know the difference?
Coronavirus: A Man-made Disaster for Humans and Animals
Peter Singer, respected moral philosopher and Professor of Bioethics at Princeton University, delves into the unspoken dark side of COVID-19.
The Coronavirus pandemic could be our last warming to stop exploiting animals
Coronavirus has spread with a speed that no one could foresee. Whole countries are under lockdown and the death toll is steadily climbing
China’s interest in Vegan Just Egg and plant based proteins shoot up in response to Corona Virus
Coronavirus has hit China hard and food has been singled out as the cause of the outbreak. It is, no surprise that the Chinese are interested in JUST egg.
Plant-based Diets Are Better For Your Health And The Environment
Switching to a plant-based diet is great for your health and great for the environment, delicious and incredibly convenient.
Butter is far worse for the environment than margarine!
The argument between which is healthier – butter or margarine has raged on for ages. Finally, we have a scientific verdict.
Mark Wahlberg Announces He’s Gone Vegan
The respected actor announced his change in diet on “Vs The Internet,” claiming that veganism has improved his health and made him “feel really good.”
Quit Red Meat to Reduce Heart Disease
Medical studies, involving 70 000 participants, show that swapping out red meat for plants can help to reduce the risk of heart disease.
Dairy consumption linked to chronic Illnesses
Dairy consumption is a factor in the development of chronic illness such as cancer and diabetes. What are some alternatives?
Eating For the End of the World
Your diet has a far larger impact on the environment than you know. Meat, dairy and unsustainable farming are draining the earth.
A Quick Guide to a Healthy Vegan Diet
Planning on going vegan? Or maybe you’re just curious about veganism? Either way, here is a list of ways to stay healthy on a vegan diet.
Mrs. Goldfarb’s Unreal Deli Puts Vegan Corned Beef on the Shelf
Corned beef is a simple and delectable household staple we all grew up with and its now available completely cruelty free and 100% delicious.
Plant Based Chicken Nuggets To Fight Climate Change
Plant based alternatives to household meat products has the potential to make us healthier while also fighting climate change.
Moove over Dairy Farms, there’s a new treat in town!
Vegan yogurt brand Hälsa Foods is helping U.S. farmers transition to dairy. Its new conversion program will help farmers grow oats instead. Vegan yogurt.
Americans tend to stick their heads in the sands when it comes to the environmental footprint of their food
The reluctance the food of Americans to give up their hamburgers, steaks, meat and sausage is doing terrible harm to the planet
Meat Consumption Linked to Chronic Illness
A recent study in the US links meat eating and amino acids to chronic illnesses such as cancer, heart disease and diabetes.
Which plant-based milk should we drink?
This is a thorny question, and food sustainability experts are reluctant to single out any one plant milk as best because all have pros and cons.
Almond milk is killing bees
Bees are essential to the functioning of America’s titanic almond industry – and billions are dying in the process It’s like sending bees to war.
How to get B vitamins in a vegan diet
You don’t have to eat meat or take supplements to get your B Vitamins. Here are some excellent sources of B vitamins found abundantly in a vegan diet.
A meat-heavy diet does increase heart attack risk
Further evidence from experts that eating two or more servings of red meat, processed meat or poultry per week is linked to a higher risk of heart disease.
What’s behind the meteoric rise of the vegan sausage roll?
A few years ago, vegan fast-food choices were limited – yet now the vegan sausage roll is a high-street staple.
The ethical guide to eating meat, eggs and dairy
If you have slunk back to burgers after a month of Veganuary, all is not lost. Here’s how British shoppers can track down high-welfare, eco-friendly produce
Dietary guidelines for Americans should be plant-based
Physicians Committee dietitian, Minh Nguyen, MS RD, recommends Americans should be eating more plant-based foods rather than a low-carb diet.
New dietary guidelines should exclude red and processed meat
New research is clear that red and processed meats should not be on the menu if you want to be healthy and save the environment.
Foods to avoid if you want to eat ethically and sustainably
If you’re concerned about eating foods sourced sustainably and ethically, here’s a round-up of some of the foods to be aware of or steer clear of in 2020.
Time to consider your food’s air miles
We all need to stop consuming meat, but we also need to eat seasonally and get all the nutrition we need from sources not too far from our doorsteps.
Sustainable food trends that could change the way you eat
2019 saw the rise of plant-based burgers and an increase in flexitarian diets. So what will 2020 bring to your plate?
Eden project launches pop-up cafe to help people to choose plant-based options
Eden Project in Cornwall, England, a structure designed to represent three distinct climates of the world. has launched a pop-up restaurant with vegan food.
How eating plant-based foods helps the planet
The animal agriculture industry accounts for an exorbitant amount of our earth’s woes. However, eating a plant-based diet can counter these challenges.
Doctors encourage village to go plant-based and see huge health improvements
Two doctors have dramatically improved the health of a small village in Canada after convincing the community to take up a vegan diet.
What’s stopping us from eating less meat?
Eating less meat could help the environment and our health – so what’s stopping us? Perhaps we need to tackle the misconceptions around plant-based eating.
Wine is not always vegan
Wine is made from grapes, grapes are plants, plants are vegan, therefore wine is vegan – simple as that, right? Unfortunately not.
Tips on how to reduce your carbon footprint
By making simple changes like eating fewer animal products and more fresh produce, you can cut your personal greenhouse gas emissions significantly.
6 reasons to go vegan this January
The driving force for many behind going vegan is concerns over animal welfare, but a plant-based diet also has benefits for the planet and your health.
The Game Changers is causing big changes
One documentary cannot change the world, but it appears that the Game Changers has hit us where we feel it most – in our stomachs.
How vegan are your vegetables?
Even if you avoid industrial farm produce it’s likely that your vegetables will have been grown with the help of manure and other animal products.
Animal agriculture linked to antibiotic resistance in humans
Factory farming is responsible for many public and environmental health issues and antibiotic resistance is just one of them.
The best and worst vegan Christmas food in UK stores
It’s now possible to have all your favourites, from pigs in blankets to mince pies and roasts without harming any animals. But does any of it taste nice?
Dairy linked to premature death
A recent study published in the BMJ has found that adults who consume the most dairy, compared with the least, are at the highest risk for early death.
Plant-based diet reduces the risk of cognitive decline in old age
Researchers found that people who strongly adhered to plant-based dietary patterns during midlife were less likely to develop cognitive impairment later on.
Celebrating 10 years of Meat Free Monday
Meat Free Monday has a new logo, with a personal touch from Paul McCartney, and hopes its fresh and fun anniversary campaign will inspire more people to join the movement.
Plant-based diet can significantly alleviate symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Research has found that Rheumatoid Arthritis symptoms can be alleviated significantly from a plant-based diet.
Our food choices can keep us and the planet healthy
What you eat matters. Not only is it important to eat food that is healthy, but what you eat also has an impact on the planet’s health.
Doctors want warning labels on cheese
Physician members of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine are petitioning the Food and Drug Administration to put a warning label on cheese.
Peas are the new superfood
For decades soya beans have been the main supply of plant-based protein, but pea protein has become an attractive alternative.
Animal agriculture is destroying our planet and making us sick
Connecting the dots on animal agriculture’s impact on the environment, coupled with the truth about nutrition.
10 things I have learned in the first year of being vegan
From a vault of newfound recipes to knowing exactly what products to avoid in the supermarket, you learn lots your first year!
The real cost of cheap chicken
Concerns about the safety of post-Brexit imports mask a bigger issue: the hyper-intensive American farming model.
You don’t need meat says new Harvard study
In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers confirmed that all our nutritional needs can be satisfied without eating meat.
A planetary plant-based diet would transform our future say scientists
The first science-based diet has been devised and it requires huge cuts in red meat-eating in Western countries and radical changes across the world.
Is plant-based meat healthy?
Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods produce delicious plant-based meat alternatives. However, they are far from healthy foods.
