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Study observes rapid immune response in individuals switching to vegan and keto diets

In a recent study published in Nature Medicine, a group of researchers evaluated the impact of vegan and ketogenic diets on immune response and gut microbiota in humans. Study: Differential peripheral immune signatures elicited by vegan versus ketogenic diets in humans. Image Credit: Boontoom Sae-Kor/Shutterstock.com Background  Nutrition significantly influences physiological processes, including immune regulation, offering …

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Healthy plant-based diet could reduce type two diabetes risk

Research conducted by the Medical University of Vienna’s Center for Public Health has identified improvements in metabolism, and liver and kidney function, when a healthy plant-based diet is consumed. The study, led by Dr Tilman Kühn, Professor of Public Health Nutrition at Medical University Vienna and the University of Vienna, found that a healthful plant-based …

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Vegans are less likely to catch COVID – study

Vegans and vegetarians may be 39% less likely to catch COVID-19, according to a recent study published in BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health. According to researchers, plant-based diets, which emphasize the consumption of nuts, fruits, vegetables, and plant-based proteins while avoiding meat and dairy, may offer numerous nutritional benefits.  Previous studies have also indicated …

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Is plant-based meat healthier than meat? Often it can be, finds report

The nutritional credentials of plant-based meat alternatives regularly come under fire for excessive salt, fat or calorie content. But a report coming out of the Netherlands suggests that when comparing the nutritional value of meat substitutes with their conventional counterparts, plant-based options often come out on top. Overall, plant-based meat comes out on top​ The …

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Proof not ALL ultraprocessed foods are bad for you? Ready meals, vegan substitutes and cereals DON’T cause cancer or diabetes, huge study claims

By Emily Stearn, Health Reporter For Mailonline 23:30 13 Nov 2023, updated 23:55 13 Nov 2023 Some ultra-processed foods (UPFs) might not be bad for us after all, a major study suggested today. Additive-laden foods have been vilified for decades over their supposed risks, with dozens of studies linking them to type 2 diabetes, heart …

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The effect of vegetarian diets on sports performance

In a recent systematic review published in Nutrients Journal, researchers evaluated the effects of vegetarian and omnivorous diets on athletic performance. Study: The Relationship between Vegetarian Diet and Sports Performance: A Systematic Review. Image Credit: ME Image/Shutterstock.com Background Saul Ñiguez and Novak Djokovic are popular football and tennis players who have adopted a vegetarian diet. Even among vegetarians, different …

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Vegan Ice Cream: A Healthy Indulgence for The Festive Season

Indulging in vegan ice cream offers a way to commemorate the compassionate and sustainable principles that underpin the vegan lifestyle By choosing vegan ice cream, individuals can actively contribute to reducing their ecological footprint, mitigating animal suffering, and supporting ethical practices With the growing trend towards plant-based lifestyles and the rising demand for delicious yet …

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Plant-Based Diets Support Healthy Aging and Longevity

Vegan diets are wholesome (Image: Shutterstock) Incorporating veganism into your lifestyle can offer many advantages for healthy aging and longevity The link between veganism and aging is a compelling exploration of how plant-based diets can be a key to healthy aging and longevity. In an era where people seek to extend their quality of life, …

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