New Study Reveals Plant-Rich Diet Outperforms Meat-Heavy Diet In Boosting Gut Health And Reducing Inflammation
A plant-based diet fosters better gut health than an omnivorous diet, according to a new study. The gut microbiome, a community of trillions of bacteria residing in our digestive system, plays a critical role in overall health. It helps break down food, produce essential nutrients, and regulate the immune system. Past studies have shown that …
Study Finds Veganuary Participants Are So Disgusted by Meat, They’re More Likely to Not Go Back After January
A fascinating new study has uncovered the lasting impact of Veganuary, the global movement encouraging people to adopt a plant-based diet for the month of January. According to the University of Exeter’s research, participants who took part in Veganuary experienced a significant shift in their relationship with meat. Not only did they reduce their meat …
Study Reveals Plant-Based Diet Is 19% Cheaper Than Standard American Diet
For many, the idea of switching to a vegan diet is often met with the belief that it’s simply too expensive. However, a recent study published in JAMA Network Open challenges this misconception and reveals that a low-fat vegan diet can actually save you money compared to a Mediterranean diet or a standard American diet. …
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Beef Industry Funded Study Accidentally Proves Plant Protein Is Equally Effective as Animal Meat for Muscle Growth
The beef industry probably didn’t expect their funded study to make a compelling case for plant-based proteins, but that’s exactly what happened. Published in the Journal of Nutrition, the research was anticipated to showcase the superiority of meat. Instead, it found that plant proteins—often dismissed as inferior—were just as effective as beef in supporting muscle …
Plant-Based Alternatives Offer Similar or Superior Health Benefits to Animal Products, Research Finds
A comprehensive study spanning 11 countries has definitively shown that plant-based meat and dairy alternatives are nutritionally on par with or better than traditional meat and dairy. Conducted by ProVeg International, the research involved a nutritional evaluation of plant-based products found in supermarkets across 11 countries: Belgium, Czechia, Germany, Italy, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Poland, South …
Study Finds, Older Adults On Plant-Based Diets Require 58% Fewer Medications Than Meat Eaters
Recent research highlights the significant benefits of a vegan diet for older adults, particularly in reducing medication use. A prominent study in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine found that seniors adhering to a plant-based diet require 58% fewer medications compared to their counterparts who consume meat. The research conducted at Loma Linda University involved …
Study Reveals: Eating Just 2 Slices of Bacon or a Small Steak Daily Could Increase Type 2 Diabetes Risk by Up to 15%
An Analysis Reported in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology Involving Nearly Two Million Participants Indicates That Consuming Both Processed and Unprocessed Red Meat Correlates with an Elevated Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Across Various Populations. Type 2 diabetes is a condition in which a person’s blood sugar becomes too high. This disease occurs because of Insulin …
Why is Vitamin B12 so important and natural sources of B12
A wholesome plant-based diet is not only tasty, but also nutritious and sufficient to get your daily dose of macro and micronutrients barring some exceptional ones like Vitamin B12. We need Vitamin B12 for the healthy functioning of various organs and systems of our body. Also known as cobalamin, this water-soluble vitamin is essentially a …
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Is a vegan diet healthy for dogs? Will they just survive, or can they thrive?
Many vegan dog owners will face the dilemma of whether or not their pet should follow a vegan diet. Ideally all vegans want to reduce animal suffering, so it makes sense to avoid feeding pets meat where possible. But is a vegan diet healthy for dogs? Can they just survive or do they thrive on a …
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What is Seitan? Everything you need to know about Seitan
Seitan is a popular wheat-based food often used as a meat replacement in vegan and vegetarian dishes. But is seitan healthy? How do you make it? Where does it come from? Totally Vegan Buzz brings you the definitive guide to seitan. What is seitan? Seitan is also known as wheat gluten, vital wheat gluten, wheat …
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Hemp tofu is the new high-protein, nutritious option taking the vegan world by storm
For some people, traditional tofu is off the menu due to allergies or simple taste preferences. But hang-on, have you tried the alternative version called Hemp tofu? Or are you wondering if it’s worth the hype? What is hemp tofu? Also known as Hemp-fu and Hefu, hemp tofu is simply tofu made from hemp seeds …
People are most likely to be turned vegan by family members
Family relationships may be the biggest driver to convince people to turn vegan, a study by social scientists has found. The year-long Pathways to Veganism study found that non-vegan relatives are most likely to respond to health messages in the promotion of veganism. Study The study questioned omnivores and vegetarians, and aimed to understand how …
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