The World Health Organization (WHO) took the meat-eating world by storm in 2015 when it released its findings on the carcinogenic effects of eating red and processed meats. After their thorough analysis of more than 800 high-quality studies examining the correlation between meat-based diets and cancer rates, WHO felt the need to publish their findings. The WHO explicitly ... Continue Reading
Giving the Veggie Burger a Chance
The name “veggie burger” often leaves a bad taste in people’s mouths. For many people, a burger that isn’t made of meat isn’t worth eating. They believe that a burger made up of vegetables can’t possibly be as good as one made from juicy, greasy, meat. Or can it? In fact, the vegan burger has come a long way since it was first created. Burgers made without meat have become ... Continue Reading
Alkaline Diet and pH Balance: A Scientific Evaluation
(BeWellBuzz) It's pretty common to hear people talking about "pH" balance in reference to anything from safeguarding against disease to healthy hair and even deodorant. Chemically, "pH" is the measurement of activity of hydrogen ions; whereas "p[H]" measures the concentration of hydrogen ions in a substance. The two are closely related and often used interchangeably. The term ... Continue Reading
Heart Health and Diet – Here's What Research Says
(BeWellBuzz) Bad cardiovascular health is a reality that many of us don't want to acknowledge. We go about eating whatever we want, more often than not sure that food doesn't have a part to play. However, research is gradually proving otherwise. Studies undertaken all over the world have one thing in common - they indicate the close connection that a healthy heart has with ... Continue Reading
Vegetarianism Plays An Important Role In Prevention Of Heart Disease
This article reports the new findings that suggest the risk of hospitalization or death from heart disease is 32% lower in vegetarians than people who eat meat and fish. The risk of hospitalisation or death from heart disease is 32% lower in vegetarians than people who eat meat and fish, according to a new study from the University of Oxford. Heart disease is the single ... Continue Reading