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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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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Research finds veganism drastically relieves depression and pain for people with type 2 diabetes
Veganism may hold the key to a happy life for humans as well as animals, after research found that sticking to a plant-based diet can reduce symptoms of depression for people with type 2 diabetes. A study in the British Medical Journal analysed the impact of diet on people with type 2 diabetes who had …
What is Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP)? Everything you need to know about TVP
Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP) or Textured Soy Protein (TSP) was one of the first commercially available meat alternatives for vegans across the globe. But what is TVP? Is it healthy? What does it taste like? Where can you buy it? How can you cook with it? Totally Vegan Buzz brings you the ultimate guide. What …
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What is Soya Milk? Is it healthy? Everything you need to know about Soy Milk
Soya milk is widely used as a vegan alternative to dairy milk. But what is soy milk? How is it made? Is it healthy? How does it compare to other plant-based milks such as rice milk and coconut milk? Totally Vegan Buzz brings you the ultimate guide to soya milk. What is soy milk? Soya …
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