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Indigenous Amazonian diets 'hold the key' to longer lives, says study

This International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, we look at how populations of the Bolivian Amazon have been found to possess healthier brains than Europeans.

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Kimbal Musk is starting a gardening movement to tackle food poverty

A donation to the Million Gardens Movement helps provide a garden kit to a family that can’t afford it.

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Earthling Ed: The ethical case for veganism

Vegan educator Ed Winters tells us why a meat-free diet is good for health, the environment and animal welfare.

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Why might veganism be more popular with women than men?

It turns out that meat and masculinity are linked.

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Estonian distillery infuses its tonic with Christmas pine needles

It's made from infused pine needles, mixed with cardamom and lemon peel and the end result is a delicate bitter-sweet soda.

Living

The one question vegans are tired of being asked

If you're new to veganism, you're bound to be asked this question eventually.

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Blossom Chaat - Changing the perception of Indian food

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Chef Himanshu Saini creates recipes to widen the world's perception of Indian food.

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Cancer survivor chef Rita Kahawaty is making Dubai eat healthier

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Mama Rita's recipes come straight from her family's kitchen in Lebanon.

Living

‘Become a beefatarian’ says controversial EU-funded red meat campaign

Environmentalists are calling the news "laughable".

Green News

Atlético Madrid’s Saúl Ñíguez explains why he isn't vegan yet

Although the Spanish midfielder follows a fully plant-based diet, Saúl Ñíguez won't call himself a vegan yet.

World News

Politicians are calling for a mandatory food labelling across Europe

The Nutri-Score system was introduced in France by the Sante Publique Francais

Living

How to become a more sustainable meat eater

We all know that we should try to eat less meat for the good of our health and the environment, but how can we make wise choices when it comes to the meat we do buy?

Living

Could a plant-based diet be making you dumb?

A recent study in the British Medical Journal states that the UK could be heading for a 'choline crisis' with the rise of vegetarian and vegan diets.

Living

Natural Healing Destination: West Bohemian Spa Triangle

This peaceful spa town triad nestled in dense green forest has a rich history dating back hundreds of years.

USA

What is soy and is it good for you?

Not all soy foods are equal. Here are the facts you need to know about soy.

Living

Our favourite zero-waste, organic and bulk store in London

A curated guide to shopping eco-friendly groceries in London.

World News

Bad diets deadlier than smoking tobacco, warns new study

Almost 11 million people died in 2017 because of poor diets.

World News

EU fruit and vegetable consumption: how much does your country eat?

In 2017, around 1 in 4 people (27 %) ate fruit at least twice a day, according to a survey of the European Union (EU) population. A further 37 % of the EU population ate fruit once a day and the remaining 36 % ate fruit either less frequently or not at all during a typical week.

Spain

Spanish town half way to goal of losing 100,000 kilos

The Spanish town of Narón last year launched a pioneering healthy lifestyle initiative to help its residents shed a collective 100,000 kilos over a two-year period. So far, it seems to be working.

World News

What should you eat to stay healthy and save the planet?

Half as much meat and sugar, twice as much fruit, nuts and vegetables: the planetary diet to help feed the world's population and stave off disease.