Diet & Nutrition

Eight out of the 10 leading causes of deaths in America are health-related diseases. According to Dr Michael Klaper, diet is the major determinant, even more so than genetics. With a few exceptions, a professor once told him at medical school, “People do not get diseases, they earn them!”. Recently, the health expert toured Australia and New Zealand for a ‘Nutrition […]

The picture of a post-Brexit Britain leaves a multitude of concerns that need to be addressed. Among them, is the price of living and how this could impact public health. A London-based think tank has proposed financial incentives for farmers to use their land for horticulture, as opposed animal agriculture, in an attempt to create […]

A recent forecast from Packaged Facts has suggested that vegan food is set to make a big impact in 2018. In their ’10 food trends to watch’ list, they claim that the vegan label has become a badge to look out for both for vegans and non-vegans, serving as a positive indication that a product […]

Men suffering from prostate cancer should avoid whole milk, says new research out of the University of California, San Francisco. The research, published in the November 6 issue of the journal The Prostate, found that of more than 1,300 men participating in the Cancer of the Prostate Strategic Research Endeavor study over the course twelve […]

According to Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), a new study published in JAMA Oncology has suggested that increased fiber in an individual’s diet can reduce the risk of them dying from colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer, or bowel cancer, is the third most common cancer to be diagnosed among both men and women in the […]

Two new studies point to the benefits of a plant-based diet on heart health. The first study, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, found that regular consumption of nuts was associated with a decreased risk of heart disease. Study participants who consumed walnuts one or more times per week were 20 […]

Vitamin B12 is the talk of the town these days with folks across the board wondering whether or not they’re getting as much as they need. B12 deficiency is often perceived as directly associated with veganism but multiple studies have confirmed that B12 deficiency is not just for vegans. In fact, researchers have found that […]

In his recently publicized battle with testicular cancer, London Irish rugby star Darren Dawidiuk says his switch to a vegan diet is helping his recovery and he plans to get back in the game as soon as doctors give him the go ahead. “The doctors have already noticed the benefits of me being on a […]