Longevity research keeps returning to legume-heavy, minimally processed diets. This hub covers blue-zone evidence, sarcopenia prevention, calcium and vitamin D for bone density, and cognition-protective eating patterns.
Dairy's bone health benefits have been challenged. We asked experts about the latest research.
By Dr. Amina Al-Kaysi, PhD in Nutrition Science · 2 min read
A profile of the Veganuary coalition's targeted campaign to popularise vegan calcium sources across Southeast Asia, from tofu to moringa, and its measurable impact on public health and animal welfare.
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Farmed salmon, a staple in Nordic diets, presents complex welfare challenges and nutritional considerations, especially concerning iron deficiency anemia on vegan diets.
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Dive into the supply chain of tail-docked meat, revealing industry lobbyists, trade groups, and PR firms behind the scenes
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Understand the timeline and implications of octopus sentience recognition, and how small farmers can adapt.
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A science-backed teardown of horse slaughter myths and welfare realities, tailored for remote workers and digital nomads seeking ethical clarity.
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Exploring the ethical implications of investing in and adopting plant-based egg alternatives for vegan baking.
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Diving into the mechanism-level differences of saturated fats from plant and animal sources, as told through the survival story of Pigby.
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Discover the science-backed benefits and practical tips of adopting a vegan diet during postpartum recovery.
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A practical guide for BIPOC and low-income travellers navigating processed plant-based foods by decoding nutrition labels with a focus on sodium, added sugar, and fibre.
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Discover the untold story of plant-based sweets taking over Diwali, India's festival of lights, as a shift towards compassionate and sustainable celebrations gains momentum.
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The IARC's red meat and cancer linkage sparks debate. We decode the report for Southeast Asia in 2024.
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Discover the rich flavors of West Africa through vegan cast-iron cooking, creating delicious, nutritious, and climate-friendly meals.
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A science-backed comparison of vegan protein powders for religious observers during Ramadan, Lent, Yom Kippur, and Ekadashi, focusing on fasting compatibility and nutrition.
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Discover the ideal plant milks for coffee, backed by evidence from sanctuary visits and expert opinions.
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Discover how a community program in Bandung, Indonesia, transformed local food systems by empowering households with home tempeh fermentation skills, reducing reliance on industrial animal agriculture.
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Assessing homemade seitan techniques through an evidence-tier ranking reveals varying degrees of scientific support for optimizing texture and nutrition.
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Transitioning to vegan sheet-pan dinners significantly reduces your carbon footprint and grocery bill, offering an efficient, sustainable, and budget-friendly approach to plant-based eating.
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An undercover investigation reveals how dairy marketing exploits legal grey areas in Europe to promote products, challenging independent nutrition science.
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Transitioning from dairy farming to oat cultivation taught us that creating easy vegan breakfasts requires strategic planning and careful ingredient choices to avoid pitfalls.
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A scientific look at vegan protein requirements, dispelling common myths and providing evidence-based guidelines for calculating your personal plant-based protein intake.
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We break down the costs, nutrition, and convenience of a cheap vegan grocery list built on whole foods versus one relying on processed meat and dairy alternatives.
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As plant-based eating becomes mainstream, a new challenge emerges: ensuring the bioavailability of crucial micronutrients that go far beyond the usual suspects like B12 and iron.
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Beyond simple plant milks, an intense rivalry between ancient artisanal methods and high-tech precision fermentation is poised to finally solve the vegan cheese problem.
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