According to a new study published in the journal BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies an advanced meditation program combined with a vegan diet resulted in an “increase in beneficial bacteria even three months after the completion”. “Growing evidence suggests a role for gut bacteria and their metabolites in host-signaling responses along the gut-brain axis which …
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Apr 10
Report: German Meat Consumption Declined in 2022, At Lowest Point Since Data Collection Began in 1989
According to a new report released by the Germany’s Federal Information Centre for Agriculture, meat consumption in Germany saw a noticeable decrease from 2021 to 2022, with 2022 seeing the lowest meat consumption since the group began collecting data on the issue back in 1989. According to the report in 2022 per capita meat consumption …
Mar 30
Study: Vegan Diet Associated With 31% Lower Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease in Hyperuricemia Patients
New research published in the peer-reviewed journal Nutrients found that a “vegan diet is associated with a 31% lower risk of chronic kidney disease in patients wth hyperuricemia”. The study notes that hyperuricemia (elevated uric acid level in the blood) is a well-known risk factor for chronic kidney disease, and that little is known about …
Mar 26
Substituting Animal Protein for Plant-Based is Inversely Associated with Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Following a plant-based diet may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a new study published by the Journal of Nutrition. Titled Isocaloric substitution of plant-based protein for animal-based protein and cardiometabolic risk factors in a multi-ethnic Asian Population, the study was conducted by researchers at the National University of Singapore, Curtin University in …
Mar 26
Oxford City Council Votes to Serve Only Vegan Food at Council Events
The Oxford City Council in the UK has approved an ordinance to serve only vegan food at internal council events. The ordinance was sponsored by Labour councillor Paula Dunne, and was passed unanimously by the full council. The effort was initially put forth by the Plant-Based Councils campaign, and was previously approved by the Oxfordshire …
Mar 26
63% in Spain Would Try Lab-Grown Meat
According to a new study financed by the Ministry of Innovation, Universities, Science and Digital Science, a large majority of those in Spain would try lab-grown (cultivated) meat. The study found that 63% in Spain are willing to or have already tried lab-grown meat, sometimes called cultivated meat. While 63% would try it, 46% said …
Mar 21
KRAVE Launches Line of Vegan Jerky and Meat Sticks
Popular jerky brand KRAVE has launched a new plant-based lineup of products. “World, please meet our NEW Plant-Based Snack Sticks”, KRAVE said in a recent social media post. “Made from real peas and fava beans, our vegan-friendly sticks are zero-sugar and packed with 6-grams of protein to boost your everyday, they are now available in …