#Antioxidants in fruits and flowers seem to counteract harmful effects of #microplastics, study shows
#Anthocyanins in nuts, fruits and vegetables seem to lessen harmful effects of microplastics on reproductive systems #plantbased https://t.co/wmAQMmMCYZ
Broad beans could be the cure to Britain’s blues, says Cambridge research scientist
Sustainable and nutritious, fava beans are being hailed as vital for the UK’s mental health.
The ingredient levodopa, or L-dopa, which is of special interest #beans
https://t.co/vsrRaFcVxW
Study suggests nearly 30% of Generation Z (18 to 29-year-olds) have adopted a #plantbased diet, compared to 24% of both 30 to 39 and 40 to 49-year-olds. Research indicates 25% of 50 to 59-year-olds, the oldest demographic surveyed.
https://t.co/19moOWSLnj
Some artificial sweeteners are forever chemicals could harm aquatic life
Sucralose E955 presence hinders growth of blue-green algae (or cyanobacteria) which photosynthesise to produce oxygen, help regulate oxygen levels in the marine environment
https://t.co/QT8MeU7upo
Dr John McDougall, the renowned author and physician known for his advocacy of low fat plant-based diets, has died aged 77. #plantbased
https://t.co/2OCGF0rQrq
Analysis by @PAN_UK & @CHEMTrust has revealed toxic forever chemicals (#PFA) in our fruit & veg 🍓
Which is most commonly contaminated?
🍓Strawberries (95% of samples tested)
🍇Grapes (61%)
🍒Cherries (56%)
🥬Spinach (42%)
🍅Tomatoes (38%)
https://t.co/SYZCGPkJWV
Forever chemicals' found in more than half of food and drink samples, testing shows
Strawberries were found to be the worst when it came to presenting residues of PFAs, long-lasting toxins which have been linked to serious health issues. #pesticides#food https://t.co/jgRn64sAd6
Animal #agriculture industry and #zerowaste
Processing one pound of beef uses 2,500 gallons of water, while it takes 477 gallons of water for eggs and nearly 900 gallons for cheese. #plantbased https://t.co/Q8sAwCqy4j
#Veganuary ‘Reaches 25 Million People’ In 2024
The plant-based eating challenge has lasting impacts on many participants #vegan#plantbased
https://t.co/OiejeXVtGE
Leafy greens & cardiovascular function: Reduced risk of heart diseases, other benefits of #plantbaseddiet
Leafy greens contribute to optimal cardiovascular function. Benefits of #plantbased diet in promoting heart health, reducing chronic disease risk etc
https://t.co/UyhfBq6PzO
‘It’s like trying to quit smoking’: why are 1 in 7 of us addicted to ultra-processed foods?
UPFs – Industrially produced foods containing ingredients not available in home kitchens – are the main source of such food.
#upf#food#processedfood
https://t.co/s0hX7tRrxw