http://www.viva.org.uk/rss/news.xml Viva! Media Releases en-us Wed, 09 May 2012 15:52:59 GMT Wed, 09 May 2012 15:52:59 GMT info@viva.org.uk info@viva.org.uk http://www.viva.org.uk/mediareleases/display.php?articlepid=135 http://www.viva.org.uk/mediareleases/display.php?articlepid=135 A striking link has been revealed linking red meat consumption and the risk of developing cancer and heart disease, from data collected over 28 years, released yesterday (March 12, 2012). The study of 120,000 people in America, found that each extra daily serving of processed red meat equivalent to one hot dog or two rashers of bacon raised mortality rate by a fifth.Eating any kind of red meat h... Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.viva.org.uk/mediareleases/display.php?articlepid=134 http://www.viva.org.uk/mediareleases/display.php?articlepid=134 DIABETES sufferers in Weston-super-Mare will be given a helping hand next week when a health stall dedicated to helping people with the disease comes to town.Bristol-based health charity, the Vegetarian amp; Vegan Foundation (VVF), is hosting the stall on Thursday, March 15, from 11am-3.30pm, in the Italian Gardens.VVF health campaigner, Veronika Charvatova, says: We will be offering free nutritio... Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.viva.org.uk/mediareleases/display.php?articlepid=133 http://www.viva.org.uk/mediareleases/display.php?articlepid=133 VEGETARIAN diets significantly improve mood and lower stress, according to a new study.The results of the Restriction of meat, fish, and poultry in omnivores improves mood: a pilot randomized controlled trial, were published in Nutrition Journal on February 14.Researchers divided 39 meat-eaters into three groups and asked them to follow either a vegetarian diet, a meat-based diet, or a fish-based ... Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.viva.org.uk/mediareleases/display.php?articlepid=132 http://www.viva.org.uk/mediareleases/display.php?articlepid=132 WANT to give you and your partner a boost of romance this Valentines Day?Then one of the best things you can do is cook veggie, according to health experts.Health charity the Vegetarian amp; Vegan Foundation (VVF), say many vegetarian foods are known for their aphrodisiac properties so if you'd like to enjoy a fruity or possibly steamy time on February 14, cooking up a dish bursting with fruit an... Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.viva.org.uk/mediareleases/display.php?articlepid=130 http://www.viva.org.uk/mediareleases/display.php?articlepid=130 A WEALTH of practical information for veggie mums and babies can be found in a fantastic new guide by Viva! and the Vegetarian amp; Vegan Foundation (VVF).Authored by nutritional therapist and VVF founder amp; director, Juliet Gellatley, and leading cookery writer, Rose Elliot, the Vegetarian and Vegan Mother and Baby Guide brings together everything you need to know about what foods provide the c... Sat, 15 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.viva.org.uk/mediareleases/display.php?articlepid=129 http://www.viva.org.uk/mediareleases/display.php?articlepid=129 FOOD giant Marks and Spencer have been blasted by health experts for attempting to mislead consumers over the health benefits of a new 'super healthy' milk, which goes on sale this week.The High Street store chain say the product, which will be sold at the same price as standard milk (49p) a pint, promises to slash the amount of saturated fat in people's diets, which can cause serious illnesses in... Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.viva.org.uk/mediareleases/display.php?articlepid=128 http://www.viva.org.uk/mediareleases/display.php?articlepid=128 PETER Scott from Preston in Lancashire had been suffering under the weight of type 2 diabetes for ten years until he started following a unique new diet aimed at combating the disease.The D-Diet, which has the power to reverse diabetes, introduced by the UK's leading health and nutrition charity the Vegetarian amp; Vegan Foundation (VVF), is helping diabetics across the country reduce their medi... Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.viva.org.uk/mediareleases/display.php?articlepid=127 http://www.viva.org.uk/mediareleases/display.php?articlepid=127 A GROUND-BREAKING diet which has the potential to reverse diabetes is being launched by a national health charity this week.The Vegetarian and Vegan Foundation (VVF) say the scientifically proven D-Diet, which is balanced, plant-based and low fat can cure type 2 diabetes and stabilise type 1 without the drastic calorie restriction approach recently publicised. The Big-D campaign is being launched... Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.viva.org.uk/mediareleases/display.php?articlepid=126 http://www.viva.org.uk/mediareleases/display.php?articlepid=126 TWO free public talks are being held this summer in Bristol and Bath looking at how to defeat diabetes through what you eat. They are organised by Bristol-based health charity, the Vegetarian amp; Vegan Foundation as part of their new campaign The Big D aimed at people who either have diabetes or want to avoid it. VVF health campaigner, Veronika Charvatova MSc, says: The number of diabetics is s... Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.viva.org.uk/mediareleases/display.php?articlepid=123 http://www.viva.org.uk/mediareleases/display.php?articlepid=123 ANIMAL group Viva! and veggie food experts the Vegetarian amp; Vegan Foundation (VVF) have teamed up to produce a fantastic new dedicated recipe website. The Vegetarian Recipe Club, which started life as a subscribed publication, is now FREE for everyone to access online. All recipes are suitable for vegans and those with dairy intolerances.www.vegetarianrecipeclub.org.ukIt features lots of fabulo... Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.viva.org.uk/mediareleases/display.php?articlepid=122 http://www.viva.org.uk/mediareleases/display.php?articlepid=122 WOMEN who want to cut their risk of developing breast cancer should reduce the amount of meat they eat and cut down - or even cut out - dairy produce, according to a leading scientist. Professor Jane Plant, CBE DSc FRSM, says: Officialdom is ignoring research that shows hormone-related cancers are fuelled by diets that give rise to high levels of steroid hormones such as oestrogen, and growth fact... Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.viva.org.uk/mediareleases/display.php?articlepid=121 http://www.viva.org.uk/mediareleases/display.php?articlepid=121 Eating veggie just makes you feel more sexy!If you are looking for a way to spice things up in the kitchen and bedroom this Valentine's Day, health charity the Vegetarian and Vegan Foundation (VVF) have some fantastic and frisky tips to get you in the mood.Vegetarian diets are jam-packed with natural aphrodisiacs such as asparagus, almonds, avocados, bananas, celery, hot chillies and dark chocola... Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.viva.org.uk/mediareleases/display.php?articlepid=120 http://www.viva.org.uk/mediareleases/display.php?articlepid=120 Lose pounds, save pounds, never feel hungry and reduce your risk of killer diseases. That's the promise behind a scientifically-sound new diet from health charity, the Vegetarian amp; Vegan Foundation (VVF).[img]http://vegetarian.org.uk/images/musli-vegan-soya-milk.jpg[/img]Their popular V-Plan Diet is the antidote to fad diets which don't work, says the VVF. Firmly based on scientific research an... Tue, 11 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.viva.org.uk/mediareleases/display.php?articlepid=119 http://www.viva.org.uk/mediareleases/display.php?articlepid=119 Help to save your life and a bird's this Christmas by spurning the Christmas roast, says leading health charity, the Vegetarian and Vegan Foundation (VVF). It's the way to a genuinely peaceful celebration where good will is more than words. Many people think of turkey as healthy white meat and don't give a second thought to what they're actually feasting on during Christmas time, the charity says... Mon, 06 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.viva.org.uk/mediareleases/display.php?articlepid=118 http://www.viva.org.uk/mediareleases/display.php?articlepid=118 The VVF believe the best thing anyone can do to increase valuable calcium levels to help prevent the disease, is to move towards a nutritious plant-based diet instead of relying on dairy products.As part of World Osteoporosis Day, people can download their factsheet Boning Up On Calcium from their website www.vegetarian.org.uk/factsheets for free.Osteoporosis (meaning porous bones) occurs when cal... Tue, 19 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT