A study from Oxford published in the Public Library of Science (PLOS) calculated how much meat products should cost in order to cover the resulting health system costs for 149 countries. The scientists’ assessment shows […]
Marco Borges, exercise physiologist and personal nutritionist to the stars, is a New York Times bestselling author who founded 22 DAYS NUTRITION, which is co-owned with JAY-Z and Beyoncé. Borges has announced a plant-based movement […]
A study by The International Diabetes Federation has concluded that a plant-based diet has numerous health benefits, for both physical and mental wellbeing, and in fact is the optimal lifestyle for keeping diabetes in check.
Prolgae, a Nordic-Indian startup company, is fighting malnutrition in the world by producing high quality, affordable spirulina.
According to a study by Ubamarket, a quarter of vegetarians and vegans have unknowingly consumed meat due to unclear food labelling. The market research company report that 40% of consumers do not fully understand what […]
In Singapore, a group of scientists has discovered a plant-based alternative to conventional artificial preservatives. The organic preservative is based on a natural substance found in fruit and vegetables. Tests have shown that the plant-based […]
With the increasing demand for plant-based meat alternatives, the market for vegan food colourants is also on the rise, as certain manufacturers attempt to make meat substitutes more appealing and “realistic”. Below we discuss various […]
Weis supermarkets have launched a campaign to inform customers about vegan products and healthy nutrition. This is intended to promote their vegan product range and introduce consumers to health information about a plant-based diet.
The growth in the number of vegans has prompted HealthLabs.com to develop an online test panel specifically designed to monitor concentration of nutrients. The panel will also provide information on allergies caused by animal products.
New research shows that there is a link between the consumption of grilled fish, chicken or beef and increased risk of hypertension. In particular, regular consumption of red meat can dramatically increase your risk of […]
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