Vegetarian News and Research

23/06/2022

https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/health-and-wellness/new-data-is-bad-bad-diet-news-here-are-the-changes-to-make-now-20220621-p5avhm.html

The latest data about Australians’ diets shows that we are missing our nutrient targets. But there are ways we can fix it.

11/03/2022

New research shows we are not being misled or tricked into buying plant-based products.

24/02/2022

Very useful analysis of vegan cheese.

In the past, vegan cheese has been more like plasticine than pecorino. Now, you can find types that tick both the nutrition and taste boxes.

09/02/2022

Wonderful to read more research on diet and longevity....eating well will increase length of life, significantly. Here is the research summary....

Diets high in legumes, whole grains, nuts and less red and processed meat were shown to be more beneficial for longevity.

24/01/2022

Here's some important advice to prevent dementia

Heart health is strongly linked to brain health and risk of dementia. That means improving one can protect us from the other.

05/01/2022

https://theconversation.com/4-plant-based-foods-to-eat-every-week-and-why-science-suggests-theyre-good-for-you-157235

As a laureate professor in nutrition and dietetics, people often ask me what I eat. Here are four plant-based foods I have on my weekly grocery list.

22/12/2021

And something really special for Christmas https://www.facebook.com/1206005392759785/posts/5322430014450615/?d=n

Grazing platters are not only impressive but can be a quick and easy way to serve a crowd. Combining hearty bites with bright veggies this grazing platter featuring Vegie Delights Vegie Roast is a colourful vegetarian feast everyone will love.

22/12/2021

And some more recipes and tips for Christmas
https://www.facebook.com/1206005392759785/posts/5400125673347715/?d=n

To help make this year’s festive feasting and summer entertaining extra special, we’ve spoken to food lover, cookbook author, nutritionist and founder From My Little Kitchen Melanie Lionello.

22/12/2021

Here’s some ideas for Christmas lunch.

Whether you're hosting vego family or just want to go meat-free this year, this collection of vegetable-led dishes will satisfy even the biggest Christmas ham fan.

09/12/2021

Just published! The Safe and Effective Use of Plant-based Diets with Guidelines for Health Professionals, Nutrients, Nov 2021

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34836399/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/labs/pmc/articles/PMC8623061/pdf/nutrients-13-04144.pdf

08/11/2021

A privilege to write for Food Farmacy, a new whole foods plant-based cafe local to Newcastle, NSW. My article describes why "whole foods" that are plant-based are important for health!

Angela Vince Saunders, APD, ANAccredited Practicing Dietitian, Accredited Nutritionist Australia’s chronic health crisisAustralians are living longer, but…..are we living healthier? Life expectancy has doubled since the 1800’s due to advances in medical and nutritional sciences and improved li...

05/11/2021

Here is some worthy research, showing the value of vaccines compared to natural immunity.

The research team concluded that vaccination can provide a higher, stronger, and more consistent level of immunity against COVID-19 hospitalization than infection alone for at least 6 months.