Can Veganism Improve Mood & Focus?

What’s Happening?

💚Eating More Plants Could Help to Boost Mood, Focus, and Even Prevent Depression

• A plant-based, whole-food diet is linked to reduced risks of depression, anxiety, and stress, and may improve concentration, memory, and focus.

• Consuming foods high in tryptophan, such as nuts, seeds, legumes, and tofu, can help produce serotonin, potentially stabilizing mood.

• Anti-inflammatory foods and those rich in antioxidants, like berries and sweet potatoes, may aid in recovering from stress and reducing inflammation.

🍔Beyond Meat releases new, healthier vegan burger recipe with 60% less saturated fat

• Beyond Meat has launched a new, healthier vegan burger recipe with 60% less saturated fat, using avocado oil for heart-healthy fats.

• The new recipe includes 21g of protein from peas, brown rice, red lentils, and faba beans, aiming to raise the bar for plant-based meat products.

• Recognized by health organizations like the American Diabetes Association, this iteration also features reduced sodium and simplified ingredients, aligning with nutritional guidelines for better health.

💰Heura Announces €38.3M Turnover and 63% Growth in International Sales

• Heura, a Spanish plant-based food startup, announced a €38.3 million turnover in 2023, with international sales surging by 63%.

• Significant growth in France (88%) and expansion in the UK market through a partnership with Waitrose, alongside double-digit growth across other European markets.

• Following a €40 million Series B funding round, Heura emphasizes its clean-label, high-protein, low-fat plant-based food technology, with a focus on sustainable growth and financial autonomy by 2025.

🍆Vegan diet improves sex life and reduces risk of erectile dysfunction, according to new study

• A new study suggests that a vegan diet may improve men's sex life and reduce the risk of erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence, particularly in those treated for prostate cancer.

• The research, involving 3,500 men with prostate cancer, found that removing animal products from the diet and focusing on plant-based whole foods could lower the risk of developing erectile dysfunction.

• The study highlights the health benefits of consuming more fruits and vegetables and fewer animal products, challenging misconceptions about meat and sexual function in men.

🥼UK Firms Receive Almost £500,000 Government Grant for Cultivated Meat Project

• The Centre for Process Innovation and Newcastle University spinoffs, MarraBio and Aelius Biotech, have received nearly £500,000 from Innovate UK for a cultivated meat project.

• The grant supports developing a low-emission, cost-effective method for producing cultivated meat using engineered protein materials.

• This project aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90% compared to traditional farming, contributing to a more sustainable food production system.

🌍Veganuary ‘Reaches 25 Million People’ In 2024

• Veganuary 2024 reached an estimated 25 million people globally, encouraging them to adopt a plant-based diet for January, with over 1.8 million directly supported by the campaign's resources.

• The campaign has expanded its support methods, including a weekly podcast, daily coaching videos, and social media content in multiple languages, actively engaging more than 1.8 million people.

• Veganuary's growth reflects the global shift towards plant-based eating, with significant participation from individuals and endorsements from workplaces and food brands, making plant-based options more accessible.

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What’s Cooking?

We had this Miso Mushroom Pie last week which was absolutely delicious. Easy to make and fairly limited ingredients. Its creamy texture and rich, flavourful taste made it the perfect dish for a warming Sunday dinner.

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