320-pound addict transforms into elite ultra runner on a vegan diet
Despite having built an $8 million business in his 20s, by the age of 34 David Clark weighed in at 320 lbs, was addicted to fast food, alcohol and narcotics and admits he was on ‘death’s door’. “In all my hard work I never learned how to be happy. I never learned the difference between …
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95-year-old woman watches ‘What the Health’, becomes vegan activist
At the age of 95, Anne Evers Fraser has proved it’s never too late to go vegan. The grandma who ate meat for the nearly a century was so shocked by pro-vegan documentary What The Health, she decided to switch to a plant-based diet. Fraser has well and truly defied the perception that ‘old habits …
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Vegan athlete breaks world record for longest ever plank
A vegan athlete has smashed the world record for the longest ever plank. Dana Glowacka held the position for an incredible four hours 20 minutes and now holds the official women’s world record. The athlete posted on Instagram: “I’m so grateful. Truly, if you put the whole of you in what you believe, you gonna …
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Vegan dogs taken from owner after friend calls police
A man has revealed he reported his friend to the police for feeding his dog a vegan diet due to concerns over the pet’s health. The man’s dog, a retriever, was taken away from the vegan by authorities, according to the man’s post on Reddit. User lablah1111, a vegan himself, asked for reassurance that his …
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Vegan, plastic free restaurant storms to top of TripAdvisor ratings
A vegan, plastic-free restaurant has become a raging success in Bournemouth, UK – storming to the top of the town’s TripAdvisor ratings within a year of launching. Twelve Eatery serves an exclusively plant-based and organic menu with a range of breakfasts, beer battered tofu and chips, burgers, juices and cocktails. The restaurant has made history …
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White meat is just as bad for you as red meat, research finds
The health risks of eating red meats have been well-documented for years, but new research has revealed that eating white meats may be just as bad for your heart. Chicken and other white meats are often promoted as being healthy protein sources with lower risks to health than beef, lamb and pork – which have …
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UK Prime Minister to challenge Donald Trump’s ‘reckless approach’ to climate change
UK Prime Minister Theresa May will challenge Donald Trump’s dismissive approach to climate change during his three day visit, Downing Street has revealed. The PM will echo a warning letter written by 250 climate change research academics which outlines the huge global consequences of the US President’s record on global warming. A spokesperson for the …
Eating ‘Moderate’ amounts of red meat within government guidelines still increases cancer risk
The dangers of eating red meat have been well documented for many years, but the largest ever UK study into its links with cancer paints an even grimmer picture than previous evidence suggested. A five year study monitored the dietary habits of half a million men and women. It found that even a ‘moderate’ level …
Want to prolong your life? A major study has concluded you should go vegan
A major study published in a leading scientific journal has concluded that living a vegan lifestyle is likely to prolong your life. The health benefits of veganism has been well-known for years. A plant-based diet is often rich in nutrients, can protect against certain cancers and lowers the chance of blood disease. And a new …
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April Fool’s: Healthcare company promotes infuriating ‘Vegan transition’ pill which reduces bacon cravings
A healthcare company played a bizarre April Fools joke yesterday, promoting a fake drug to help users transition to veganism. Drug and healthcare company Zava offered ‘Meata-blockers’ which promised to prevent meat cravings and increase empathy for animals. The product descriptions are potentially infuriating for vegans, as it is said to provide ‘all the nutrients’ …
This fitness coach used to advise Olympic Champions to eat more meat, but now he’s vegan and stronger Than ever
This article is written by Matthew Dickens – a strength and fitness coach from Brighton, UK. I live and breathe health and fitness – It’s what I do. I’ve been a strength and conditioning coach in professional sports for over ten years, played decent rugby and always believed in leading by example. I’ve worked …
Vegan food at boxpark Shoreditch: what not to miss
While London is abundant with vegan choices, Boxpark Shoreditch leads the way for a one-stop shop to find something for even the fussiest vegan. Here’s why you should come here for all your vegan grub… EAT Chay Bahn mi, bao and bowls of bibimbap (oh my) – are just some of the offerings at EAT …
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