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Eating red meat increases risk of heart diseases by 18%, mega study says

The Oxford study found a strong association between red and processed meat consumption and increased heart disease risk. Red and processed meat increase the risk of heart disease by nearly one-fifth, a new study has found. The study published in the journal Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition is one of the largest systematic …

Vegan ultrarunner won ‘world’s toughest footrace’ for the second time

Vegan runner Harvey Lewis has won the 135-mile Badwater endurance race in under 26 hours and 100°F heat.  Vegan athlete Harvey Lewis has just won the Badwater 135 Ultramarathon – the most demanding and extreme running race offered anywhere on the planet. He won the event for the second time. He’d previously won in 2014, …

‘Grease’ star Olivia Newton-John goes plant-based to improve health following cancer relapse

The 72-year-old British-Australian actress has also launched a fund to support research on cancer treatment using plant-based medicine. Grease star Olivia Newton-John has adopted a plant-based diet to improve her health following her breast cancer diagnosis. The 72- year-old star has been battling cancer since 1992 when she was first diagnosed with the disease. She …

Plant-based diet reduces menopausal symptoms by 84%, says new study

The study is being touted as a ‘gamechanger’ for postmenopausal women who can ‘now get prompt relief from the most severe and troubling menopause symptoms without drugs’. A plant-based diet rich in soy has been found to reduce moderate-to-severe hot flashes in postmenopausal women by 84%. The data comes from a study published by the …

Skin allergy tests to go animal-free following ‘first-of-its-kind’ toxicology testing approval

“We can expect to see an immediate global shift away from using animals in skin sensitization tests.” A ‘first-of-its kind’ toxicology test that could potentially save countless animals from suffering in experiments has been approved. The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has approved a three-pronged approach developed by BASF and the Swiss fragrance …

Somerset council urged to instate two meat-free days in primary schools

A plant-based educationist wants to introduce plant-based meals into schools as it would be ‘a big step towards meeting the Council’s climate targets’ and help the next generation ‘learn to eat more healthily and sustainably’. A former primary school teacher from west Somerset has petitioned the County Council to instate two meat-free days a week …

Brian May hopes Nestle’s vegan KitKat will edge him ‘further in the direction of being a proper vegan’

The Queen guitarist and songwriter says he ‘remained loose about being completely plant-based for most of last year’ after suffering a heart attack. Brian May is extremely pleased with Nestlé launching a vegan version of its iconic KitKat chocolate bar. The Swiss conglomerate debuted its highly anticipated dairy-free chocolate bar in the UK earlier this week. …

Chelsea Handler says she won’t go vegan because ‘vegan people fart a lot’

The 45-year-old follows a vegetarian diet and is open to ‘not eating animals’. Chelsea Handler has cited one of the most outlandish reasons for not adopting a complete plant-based diet. According to her ‘vegans fart a lot’, and is a strong enough reason to put her off. The comedian gave her opinion during a WIRED …

Plant-based eaters are more protected against severe Covid-19, new study finds

The study examining data of nearly 3000 healthcare workers from six countries to explore the connection between dietary patterns and COVID-19 found plant-based eaters had 73 % lower odds of a ‘moderate-to-severe’ course of infection. Plant-based eaters are considerably more protected against severe COVID-19 in comparison to meat-eaters, according to a new study. The research …

Vegans are happier than meat-eaters, new survey finds

A survey of more than 11,500 Americans found that vegans are happier and meat-eaters with higher happiness ratings are more likely to go vegan in the future. A new report suggests that vegans are happier than meat-eaters and pescatarians. Research firm Tracking Happiness surveyed 11,537 Americans to study the connection between diet and mood in …

New study claims children on vegan diets are shorter with smaller and weaker bones

The study claims that children aged five to ten who eat plant-based diets are on average three centimetres shorter than those who eat meat. A new study has claimed that children eating trendy vegan diets grow up shorter and with weaker bones. According to research conducted by University College London’s Great Ormond Street Institute of …

Ovarian cancer patient credits vegan diet for keeping her alive after given only a year to live

“Whilst my body is fighting cancer I need to do everything in my power to make sure the food I eat have sufficient amounts of goodness and vital minerals to help support my immune system.” A UK woman has revealed how adopting a vegan diet and other holistic treatments have kept her alive after doctors …