Tag: vegan

TWIW 105: Mushrooms may reduce cancer by 45%

This Week In Wellness higher mushroom consumption has been associated with a decreased risk of cancer according to a new study published in Advances in Nutrition. The systematic review and meta-analysis carried out by Penn State Cancer Institute examined 17 cancer studies, with the oldest dating right back to 1966 and a combined database of… Continue reading TWIW 105: Mushrooms may reduce cancer by 45%

TWIW 99: Do plant foods cause cats to kill wildlife

This Week In Wellness a 12-week trial has shown that cats that eat more animal proteins are less likely to impact on wildlife. The study looked at 355 cats in South West England and compared cats whose diet was largely meat derived with cats who were fed more plant-derived proteins. Get personally mentored by me… Continue reading TWIW 99: Do plant foods cause cats to kill wildlife

WWR 185: The Best Milk Alternatives

Dairy milk alternatives are growing in popularity and we get asked every single day ‘which milk is best’? On this episode of wellness women radio we compare the most popular plant based milks including: almond, rice, soy, hemp, macadamia, oat… and the list goes on! Tune in now! Don’t forget to follow us on social… Continue reading WWR 185: The Best Milk Alternatives

HP 79: Flora & Fauna: The Largest Vegan, Eco-Friendly Online Store In The World

It took 2 years before Julie made the decision to burn her full-time employment bridges to play full out with Flora & Fauna. Until then, she had been working on her business at night. Only 3 short years after that decision, Flora & Fauna became known as the largest vegan, eco-friendly store in the world.… Continue reading HP 79: Flora & Fauna: The Largest Vegan, Eco-Friendly Online Store In The World

100NO 377: What happens when one twin goes vegan and the other doesn’t?

Ross and Hugo Turner are twins known as the “adventure guinea pigs”. Hugo recently went vegan for 12 weeks (both previously ate meat), whilst Ross continued eating animal protein. You can read all about it here On this episode, we discuss how we mistake the results of 12-week dietary programs as clues to how we… Continue reading 100NO 377: What happens when one twin goes vegan and the other doesn’t?

TWIW 62: Meat avoidance linked to depression and anxiety

This Week In Wellness a study from Clinical Reviews in Food Science and Medicine has indicated that avoidance of meat in the diet may be linked to increased rates of anxiety and depression. This is not the first time that these links have been drawn and suggested reasons for the link include reduced omega-3 fatty… Continue reading TWIW 62: Meat avoidance linked to depression and anxiety

TWIW 49: Cooking oils lead to increased obesity in hunter gatherers

This Week In Wellness a Bolivian hunter gatherer tribe famous for its impeccable heart health has seen an increase in their levels in recent years as their levels of cooking oil intake have gone up. The Tsimane’ isolated population have traditionally eaten a whole food omnivorous diet including lean meats, fish, fruits and vegetables and… Continue reading TWIW 49: Cooking oils lead to increased obesity in hunter gatherers

TWIW 45: Insect damage makes fruit healthier

This Week In Wellness research has found that “wounds” caused by insects may actually make fruit healthier for human consumption showing that the stress response mounted by the fruit actually increases the levels of anti-oxidants. Principle investigator of the study Luis Cisneros-Zevallos, Ph.D.,said that “There was the existing idea proposed by others that insects present… Continue reading TWIW 45: Insect damage makes fruit healthier

SE 32: Does food matter?

If you ever wanted to know about how your food affects your health, wellbeing and energy….THIS IS THE SHOW TO LISTEN TO! Our hosts Toby, Laura and Bridget interview the world renowned Cyndi O’Meara about diet, food and the impact the right and wrong foods have on our body. As one of Australia’s most well… Continue reading SE 32: Does food matter?

WWR 159: The Game Changers Documentary

Have you seen the new documentary The Game Changers? This film is creating a huge stir in health circles and the media. The documentary pushes a vegan lifestyle as the optimal human diet for health and performance. The Wellness Women absolutely agree with much of the film and support plant-based diets but it’s important to… Continue reading WWR 159: The Game Changers Documentary