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New study says coronavirus can live on frozen meat for 3 weeks

The new study’s finding has sparked fears about coronavirus spreading through contaminated food. The novel coronavirus can survive for up to three weeks on pork, poultry, and fish in the freezer, reveals a new study titled: Seeding of outbreaks of COVID-19 by contaminated fresh and frozen food. To test the hypothesis of whether the virus …

Top footballer Saúl Esclápez says a plant-based diet is ‘very beneficial for everyone’

‘In the end… you sleep better, you are less bloated, when you are competing (and) you recover more quickly’  Europe’s best midfielder Saúl Ñíguez Esclápez, famously known as Saúl completely swears by his plant-based diet. In an interview with Euronews Living, the Spanish footballer player, who is 25 years old, shared the positive health benefits …

Men who eat plant-based diets ‘don’t have lower testosterone levels’ than meat eaters

The study has shown there is no difference between the testosterone levels of vegans and meat-eaters. A vegan diet does not reduce testosterone in men, shows new research busting long-held and potentially harmful myths about the impact of a plant-based diet on masculinity. The study published in the World Journal of Urology came to the …

James Blunt got scurvy after going on a carnivore diet to provoke vegans

The singer has recounted how his intention to annoy his vegetarian friends by eat only meat backfired. Recently, singer James Blunt admitted he once developed scurvy after eating a meat-only diet for 2 months at a stretch. The 46-year-old made the revelation on Jessie Ware’s podcast Table Manners recalling the bizarre tale of how he …

New study shows toxic microplastic deposition in all major human organs

‘It is concerning that these non-biodegradable materials that are present everywhere can enter and accumulate in human tissues’ A new study has revealed that microscopic bits of plastic can be absorbed and deposited in human tissue. Previous studies have already shown that these particles can be ingested by humans and animals through eating or drinking, …

Injured Simon Cowell ditches vegan diet to binge on turkey cottage pie in hospital

Simon Cowell reported seeing drastic improvements to his memory, energy levels and sleep patterns when on a plant-based diet regime. According to reports, Simon Cowell has reportedly ditched his plant-based diet. The 60-year-old music mogul is currently in hospital nursing a broken back following a ‘freak accident’ whilst riding an electric bike. Last week, surgeons …

This 97-year-old stops medications and starts walking after going vegan for a year

The nonagenarian, who recently completed her first year as a vegan feels the diet has left her feeling “thrilled”, “happy” and “healthy” An ailing, struggling to walk 96-year-old on heavy medications for multiple diseases, successfully turned her life around after adopting a plant-based way of life, and a year later, a week after celebrating her …

Kelly Osbourne sheds 85 pounds following a plant-based diet

‘I used to think being a vegan was boring. Now I have more fun with food now than I ever have before’ Actress, singer and former reality star Kelly Osbourne has transformed her “little dumpling body” and she revealed that in her post on Instagram. According to Osbourne, she is 85 pounds’ (six stone)  lighter …

Octavia Spencer stars in Beyond Meat’s first-ever ‘Go Beyond’ TV ad

‘We have a vision of a future where we can continue to eat what we love through the creation of delicious, nutritious options without the use of GMOs or synthetic ingredients.’ Beyond Meat has launched its first-ever TV commercial starring Octavia Spencer along with a cameo by NFL star Todd Gurley. The ad debuted during …

Vietnam bans wild animal imports and markets in COVID-19 crackdown

‘This rapacious appetite for wildlife is endangering not just these species’ survival, but is endangering people’s lives too’ A new directive signed by Vietnam Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc bans wildlife imports including eggs, organs or body parts.  It also announces a crackdown on illegal hunting, killing or advertising of wild animals. The move comes …

Vegan biodesign startup raises $91 million for extensive animal-free collagen and gelatin production

‘Our goal is to make it ridiculously easy for iconic brands to build sustainable products’ Vegan collagen manufacturer Geltor has raised $91.3 million in a Series B investment round led by alternative protein investor CPT Capital. The Silicon Valley biodesign startup, which makes animal free bioavailable proteins, intends to use the new capital to expand its …

Plant-based food market to be worth $74.2 billion by 2027, says report

The plant-based food industry is projected to see tremendous growth worldwide as consumers re-evaluate their diets driven by a combination of environmental, ethical and health concerns. A “Plant Based Food Market” report has predicted that the plant-based market will grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.9 percent from 2020- 2027.  The report released …