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New study reveals that healthy plant-based diets are associated with a lower risk of developing diabetes
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New study reveals that healthy plant-based diets are associated with a lower risk of developing diabetes

by Diabetologia Credit: CC0 Public Domain New research published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes [EASD]) finds that the consumption of healthy plant-based foods, including fruits, vegetables, nuts, coffee, and legumes, is associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) in generally healthy people and support their...

Action needed on vitamin B12 deficiency in people following plant-based diets
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Action needed on vitamin B12 deficiency in people following plant-based diets

by University of Surrey Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Plant-based diets (vegetarian or vegan) are becoming significantly more popular as people look to adopt a diet that is seen to be better for the environment, animal welfare, and/or personal health. Sales of plant-based foods have seen a 49 percent increase in Western Europe since 2018. Scientists...