Vegetarianism has become a popular lifestyle choice, with more people switching for health or ethical reasons. For people who work out or bodybuild and are looking to bulk, it may be challenging to know what to eat since you need to consume more protein to bulk up or add mass. It's a ...

Marrying into an Indian family has proven to be an amazing cultural experience. Not only have I been blessed with a second family, rich in family values and an expansive world view, but I’ve been introduced to a cuisine that I can’t get enough of! My favorite thing about Indian cuisine? It ...

The holidays can be a tough time for any diet, but especially for vegans! Somehow, turkey, roast beef, and ham have become synonymous with the winter, festive season. Luckily, times are changing and we have more meat substitutes available than ever before. You don't have to wait for January or ...

Iron is an extremely important mineral for several metabolic processes in humans. The most commonly known function is oxygen transportation as red blood cells (RBC) need iron to make haemoglobin which is responsible for carrying oxygen and transporting it around the body. The lack of a ...

If you're following a plant-based diet, or just trying to consume less meat overall, it can be tricky to find the best vegetarian versions of your favourite foods. Here are some great vegetarian brands that offer meat substitutes of all kinds in Vegetarian Brands: 6 Market Leaders Every Veggie ...

We love tofu. There, we said it! Bean curd often gets a bad rap because it is so mild, but when it’s prepared properly it can hold a lot of different marinades very well. From Pad Thai to sticky spicy tofu, these three delicious recipes should get you inspired to experiment with this super healthy ...

Turning vegan or plant-based doesn’t have to mean sacrificing your favourite takeaways. What’s more, you can make them from the comfort of your own home for half the cost and half the calories. Intrigued? Read on for Fake Away: 5 Yummy Vegan Dishes You'll Love! 1. Tofish and Chips ...

Vitamin D - aka ‘the sunshine vitamin’, is produced in your skin when exposed to sunlight which can account for up to 90% of our total vitamin D intake, the other 10% coming from what we eat. It’s a fat-soluble vitamin including compounds of vitamin D1, D2, and D3 and is absolutely essential for ...

Serotonin is a naturally secreted substance that operates as a neurotransmitter to transport signals between nerve cells everywhere within your body. Often, people only associate its levels with positive changes in mood, however neurotransmitters play a vital role in the health of various other ...

So, you’re a vegan looking to bulk up? Perhaps you’re looking at the omnivorous bodybuilders chomping down chicken, and guzzling milk and eggs, and thinking "I can’t keep up with them!", but you truly can! Not only do people tend to overestimate how much protein they actually need to build muscle, ...