Taking control of your mental health should be one of the top priorities if you want to stay healthy. Diet is not the only factor which can influence psychological well-being, but research suggests it may be a very important one. In this article, I’ll examine whether or not a vegan diet has any mental health…
Category: Healthy on a Vegan Diet
Seasonal allergies are on the increase with millions of people now suffering from them. It never used to be this bad, something happened over the last few decades that caused a significant rise in the number of people suffering from allergies such as hay fever. Research has linked the western diet and its influence on…
Going vegan can be such a drastic change from your previous diet that your body will start reacting in all kinds of ways that make you wonder if the diet is hurting you rather than helping. Headaches are just one of the many symptoms you can experience after becoming vegan. It’s not uncommon for people…
Joint pain is a very common problem but doesn’t start to really affect people until they reach middle age. Often the cause is arthritis, which can come in many different forms and therefore treated in different ways. While a vegan or plant-based diet can reduce inflammation and protect against arthritis, some people say their joints…
Raw garlic is one of my favorite ingredients to add to just about any food. And I personally don’t mind the smell either! But out of consideration for people around me, I would often find myself limiting the amount of raw garlic I ate, since consistently eating 3 or 4 cloves every day meant smelling…
Nothing will make you give up on your vegan diet if you’re feeling sick all of the time. Sadly, many people are not thriving after going vegan, despite eating a healthier diet than before. In recent years there have been a few high profile vegans who have reverted back to animal products even after many…
Acne is an extremely common condition that many teenagers will grow through and something that can continue into adulthood, but at some point, it usually goes away or improves significantly as you get older. Changing your diet and becoming a vegan can improve your skin, but it can also cause acne breakouts that are extremely…
One of the benefits of a high plant-based vegan diet is the protective effects against conditions such as cataracts and the gradual decline of vision with age. However, there have been several reports in the media, as well as published studies showing vegan diets can lead to deficiencies which cause blurred vision and other eyesight…
Green tea is becoming an increasingly popular beverage to have, especially for those people who are more health-conscious. It’s already one of the most popular drinks in the world, especially in parts of Asia, while the west is only just catching up in the last few years to the delicate tastes and health benefits from…
Coconut milk is a great substitute to use in recipes and vegan dishes but finding coconut milk brands without guar gum or carrageenan can be a challenging task sometimes. While both are good thickening agents and are often used in non-dairy milk substitute products, they can be a problem for certain people. Studies have linked…