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Search results for The benefits of eating a plant-based diet

  • The vegan diet

    Find out how to be healthy on a vegan diet, including vegan sources of calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B12 and iron.

  • How to get more fibre into your diet

    Most of us need to eat more fibre and have fewer added sugars in our diet. As well as having other health benefits, adding fibre to your diet can help curb hunger pangs throughout the day.

  • Why 5 A Day?

    Evidence shows there are significant health benefits to getting at least five 80g portions of fruit and vegetables every day.

  • Scurvy

    Read about scurvy, a vitamin C deficiency caused by not eating foods (fruit and vegetables) rich in vitamin C over a long period of time.

  • Paget's disease of bone - Treatment

    Find out about the main treatments for Paget's disease of bone, including medicine, supportive therapies and surgery.

  • Alcohol-related liver disease - Treatment

    Successful treatment for alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) often depends on whether someone is willing to stop drinking alcohol and make changes to their lifestyle.

  • Lactose intolerance

    Find out about lactose intolerance, what the symptoms are, what the treatments are, what tests can find out if you have it, and what causes it.

  • Overview - Binge eating disorder

    Read about binge eating disorder, which is when a person feels compelled to overeat on a regular basis. Find out about the symptoms, treatments and possible causes.

  • Obesity

    Read about obesity and how it can seriously affect your health. Ways to lose weight safely include eating a healthy, reduced-calorie diet and exercising regularly.

  • Advice about food and drink

    It's very important to keep your diet stable while taking warfarin. Read about foods that affect warfarin and what you should eat.