Almost 50% of kids in Berlin rarely or never eat meat, new study shows
What has made Germany an outlier in global meat consumption? New research shows that children in Berlin compared to other regions in Germany predominantly eat a plant-heavy diet. The study was conducted by AOK health insurance and compared the dietary habits and health of families across multiple regions in the country. It surveyed 8,500 parents …
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Woman crippled with arthritis says going vegan helped her walk again
Whole grains, fruits and vegetables, seeds, nuts, herbs, spices, beans and lentils are known to have anti-inflammatory properties, which help alleviate conditions like arthritis. A 59-year-old woman has revealed how she changed her life and health after adopting a vegan diet. Kate Dunbar, from Hunstanton, Norfolk, suffered from crippling arthritic pain in her joints and …
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Vegan diets ‘significantly’ lower heart attack risk, new study shows
The study reviewed four decades of data. Veggie or vegan diets can slash your cholesterol levels and lower the risk of a heart attack or stroke, according to new research. The study was published in the European Heart Journal last week. Study Professor Ruth Frikke-Schmidt, chief physician at the Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen, Denmark and her …
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Mayor Adams challenges 8.8 million New Yorkers to ‘eat a whole lot more plants’
“By embracing the power of plants, and ensuring every neighbourhood across our city has both the knowledge and the access to healthy foods, we can cultivate a healthier future, one plant-based meal at a time.” Mayor Eric Adams is challenging 8.8 million residents of New York City to eat more plant-based foods. His call to …
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New study shows vegan lactating mothers have same levels of key breast milk nutrients as non-vegan moms
The micronutrients in question are predominantly found in animal products and are vital for the developing infant. A recent study presented at the 55th Annual Meeting of the European Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) has found that a vegan diet does not affect maternal breastmilk concentrations of vitamin B2 and carnitine. The …
20-year vegan dominates European and World Duathlon Championships with back-to-back wins
Lisa Gawthorne scooped another gold just six weeks after she won the European Duathlon Championships in Venice. Vegan athlete Lisa Gawthorne representing the Great Britain duathlon team has recently achieved incredible success in the multisport category, winning Gold in the World Championships in Ibiza last week. This achievement comes just six weeks after she won …
Study suggest men refuse to ditch meat because it threatens their masculinity
“Self-identified levels of masculinity may explain apparent gender differences, with more masculine men more resistant to reducing their meat intake,” the study authors said. A new study has found that men are less likely to go vegetarian or vegan for it threatens their perception of masculinity. Researchers from the Australian National University (ANU), conducted a …
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Nearly half a million UTIs in the US linked to E. coli in meat
“When you are packing animals together very tightly, pigs or poultry, and buying them from the same breeder, yes, the dangerous strain of E. coli is going to spread very quickly.” A new study has shown that E. coli from meat products may be behind more than half a million urinary tract infections in the …
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7 high-protein veggies you must eat daily
It’s a myth that vegans are protein deficient. These seven of the best plant-based protein sources are great for fulfilling your macronutrient requirements. Eating a diet high in protein is essential for a healthy body. Among its many functions, protein is essential for building and repairing muscle. However, vegetables, which are an important part of …
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Red meat increases endometriosis risk by 56%, indicates new research
The review showed that eating meat and fatty foods may lead to excess estrogen in the body, which can cause endometriosis pain to flare up. A new review conducted by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) has looked at the correlation between red meat and endometriosis. The findings have been published in the medical …
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Jessie J ditches vegan diet due to pregnancy cravings
Jessie J previously went vegan to tackle her health issues. Jessie J has ditched her plant-based diet due to pregnancy cravings. The 34-year-old recently shared a picture of herself enjoying a meaty meal at Joyce’s Jerk Joint Caribbean restaurant in London on her Instagram story. She wrote: “Most of my days vegan. Some days really …
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Swiss dairy industry threatened as demand for plant-based milk increases 80%
According to the Swiss dairy industry, alternative milk brands pose a challenge because they unduly mimic everything about milk, including its packaging and nutritional profile and make false sustainability claims. The dairy industry globally is becoming increasingly desperate to clutch onto its market position amid a significant shift in consumer attitudes towards dairy. According to …
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