Following a vegan diet boasts tremendous health benefits, but if done badly, it can also lead to deficiencies, low energy levels and an unbalanced macronutrient ratio. If you’re choosing not to cook your food from scratch, and not using whole foods, you might be putting your health at risk through ...

All too often the fruit and vegetables we buy are not used to their fullest potential. There is always going to be food waste from the kitchen - from the discarded peels, seeds, stalks and stems, or maybe from making too much food or letting the fruits and vegetables go bad before eating them. ...

You might remember unwillingly taking those squishy, orange-filled tablets as an adolescent, despite knowing little about the reasoning behind it. Those tablets were in fact a source of omega 3, vital for the development of the brain and body. Curious? Then check out these Omega 3: Best Vegan Food ...

Cereals, pastries, pancakes, yogurts and jams…particularly in the UK and US are seen as 'normal' breakfast foods - but are these really the best way to start the day? Many breakfast foods have large amounts of sugar added to them, often without the consumer even being aware of it. With the obesity ...

When talking about vegan diets, I feel there is a major focus on the foods you need to exclude, rather than on the foods that you can actually eat! Since I have started incorporating more vegan meals into my diet, I’ve been so much more creative in the kitchen and it’s actually opened doors for me! ...

Most people believe that vegan recipes, meals or dishes, are always complicated, time consuming and costly. However, there are many recipes that are easy to follow and actually require little effort. They are also high in nutrition too. These five recipes are great staples for any vegan; whether ...

Iodine is a mineral required by the body to sustain the normal functioning of the thyroid hormones, T4 (thyroxine) and T3 (triiodothyronine). Seafood, dairy products and eggs are all rich in iodine, so if you’re following a vegan diet, it might be wise to instead take a daily supplement containing ...

Sweet, rich, indulgent is the trio that comes to mind when I think about what makes up the perfect tasty treat, and vegan desserts embody just that. Baking is a great way to relax and unwind and the reward at the end makes the TLC put into it all the more sweet. Vegan desserts all in all are quite ...

We all know how to prepare a meal, but how do we make great tasting vegan food that provides all the nutrients our bodies need and is easily accessible on the go? It sounds like a tall order but there are some key components that can help make it easier. If you’re looking to take your very first ...

We all need a bit of comfort food every now and then. You get home from a long and stressful day, the kids are driving you crazy or; you’ve finally called off that relationship that’s been nagging away at you for some time. Well what better to way to soothe these issues than indulging in some ...