obesity
Plants Are Way More Filling Than Meat, Men Finally Admit
Following a vegan diet leaves men feeling more full and satisfied than eating meat, according to a new study published in the journal Nutrients. A group of 60 men participated in the study; 20 were...
Red Meat Should Have Graphic Health Warnings Like Cigarettes, Says Expert
Red meat and junk food should be sold with graphic health warnings, like on cigarette and tobacco packaging, according to psychologist Emma Kenny. Kenny, hired to advise Food Standards Scotland (FSS), has proposed that images of disease and...
Even Predominantly Plant-Based Diets Can Help Prevent Obesity, Says Study
Predominantly adhering to a plant-based diet can decrease the risk of obesity in middle-aged and elderly people, according to a new study by the European Association for the Study of Obesity. The new research...
Doctors Urge UK to Ban Fast-Food Restaurants From School Zones
In an effort to combat childhood obesity, doctors in the UK hope to see fast-food restaurants banned from within 400 meters of every public school in the country. Reported by The Telegraph, the measure is...
Will.i.am Hints That He Went Vegan for the Animals and Joins the #VEGANG
After making headlines recently regarding his dramatic weight loss and improved health following the adoption of a plant based diet, Black Eyed Peas lead and the Voice judge Will.i.am has now shared his own voice on...
Vegan Mayo Demand Set for Rapid Growth Due to Public Health Concerns
Another vegan market is set to reach new heights, as revealed in a recent report. The vegan mayonnaise market is expected to “Grow Exponentially” in coming years, due to a “growing health consciousness among...
Vegan Food Keeps our Bodies and Planet Healthy, Claims New Study
In a recent study, researchers analysed the environmental impact of recommended diets across the globe.The investigation showed that animal products were found to have a greater ecological impact than plant-based options. Additionally, healthy eating coincided...
Obesity and Diabetes Cause 800,000 Cases of Cancer a Year, Study Finds
New research out of Imperial College London points to a high body mass index (BMI) and type-2 diabetes as the sources of nearly six percent of all cancers across the globe -- nearly 800,000...
London’s Ban on Fast Food Near Schools Could Lead to More Vegan-Friendly Outlets
London Mayor, Sadiq Khan intends to put a policy in place that will ban fast food takeaways from opening within 400 metres of schools in an attempt to keep the obesity problem amongst London...
Doctors Are Prescribing Plants to Patients (and They’re Working Better Than Drugs)
Updated May 21, 2019. Increasing consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables is so vital to human health that doctors are now writing prescriptions for produce. Diet and Disease More than ever, new evidence about the link...
Almond Milk Popularity Soars as Public Attempt to Tackle Obesity Crisis
Almond milk is not only delicious, but it's packed with health benefits too: the plant-milk can help weight management, improves bone strength, aids digestion and is ideal for those with lactose intolerance. It's unsurprising then...
New Study Finds America’s Meat Addiction Strongly Linked With Rising Obesity Epidemic
New data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that the nation's obesity epidemic is spiraling out of control. According to the data, nearly 40 percent of the U.S. population is obese,...
How We’re Tricked into Buying Meat, Dairy and an Extra 17,000 Calories a Year
The Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) have warned that upselling is a major contributor to the rise in obesity in the UK. Shirley Cramer, chief executive of RSPH has said that the public...
Vegan Meal Missions To Save US Army Who Are Fatter Than Ever
According to a new article by taskandpurpose.com, "a Department of Defense study revealed that the US Army was the fattest of all the service branches, with 10.5% of soldiers classified as overweight based on body mass...
Carbs! Are They Actually The Cause of Your Weight Gain?
Carbohydrates have got a bit of a bad rep. Between the Keto diet and the Atkins diet a lot of people believe that carbohydrates are the major fact in weight gain. Obesity in the...
Pamela Anderson Challenges Mayor of America’s Fattest City to Go Vegan
Pamela Anderson has been in vegan news a lot recently. She’s opening a vegan restaurant in France, she’s not opening one, she has a vegan shoe line and she often writes about her vegan...