Author: roger

If you have ever toyed with the idea of going vegan, you most probably thought (at least once) that you might not be able to live without cheese. I can relate – when I went vegan, my cheese cravings reached epic proportions and there were times I even daydreamed about cheese, as if it was… Continue reading Help! I’m addicted to cheese!

Plant-based foods protect your health while meat, dairy, and other animal products are harmful – without exception! See the overview below and for more information on specific diseases and how food helps or harms your health, visit our pages below: Disease Harmful effects of meat and dairy Heart Disease and Stroke Eating lots of meat and… Continue reading Why meat, fish & dairy harm

It’s easy to replace meat, fish, eggs and dairy products! Veganise your favourites Eggs away! Go dairy-free Replace cow’s or other dairy milk with fortified soya, almond or oat. rice, There are other non-dairy milks available such as quinoa, coconut (pouring) and hazelnut – try them and see what suits you! It couldn’t be easier. Replace the cheese!… Continue reading Easy Vegan: Hassle-free ways to make the switch

“BUT WHAT ABOUT . . ?” There is one downside to being vegan: non-vegans ask you the same questions over and over again. Here at Viva! we’ve compiled our own list of the Top 20 questions and comments that people make about veganism. If you’re thinking about becoming vegan, you may find the answer to something… Continue reading Top 20 questions about veganism

Would you love to eat more healthily but can’t quite find the time? The hectic modern lifestyle doesn’t have to lead to an unhealthy lifestyle. Did you know that cutting out meat, dairy and eggs could cut your chances of obesity, diabetes, heart disease and cancer – and could even add years to your life expectancy?… Continue reading How to go vegan

Discover the benefits of a vegan diet! Health: In terms of nutrition, a well-balanced vegan diet contains all the protein, fat, carbohydrate, vitamins and minerals you need to be healthy. It is low in saturated fat and free from animal protein, cholesterol and hormones – all linked to disease. A vegan diet can provide all the nutrients… Continue reading Why vegan is best!

Vegans don’t eat, wear or use anything from animals — whether from land animals (meat, dairy, eggs, honey, shellac, leather, fur etc) or from water animals (fish, prawns, crab, lobster etc). Vegans also exclude, as far as is practicable, all forms of animal exploitation and cruelty. What do vegans eat? Vegans tend to have a… Continue reading What does vegan mean?