Two years ago, I decided to become vegetarian. As well as improving my overall diet, I was motivated by the environmental benefits of becoming vegetarian. I enjoyed trying innovative new recipes, found a love for tofu and felt my diet had dramatically improved. This was all apparent for the first 8 ...

It's a common misconception that vegan and vegetarian diets do not provide sufficient protein. Protein is an essential macronutrient which is composed of chains of amino acids. There are 21 different amino acids, nine of which are classified as ‘essential’ because they cannot be created in the body ...

The toastie is classic comfort food. When a sandwich suddenly becomes warm, crunchy and gooey, your mouth knows it’s in for a treat. The trouble is, when you’re pursuing a fitness goal, the toastie often carries a lot of unwanted baggage in the form of saturated fats and sugar. Want to keep your ...

Utama Spice is a family business that produces handmade aromatherapy products in Bali. Inspired by tradition, their lotions, soaps, essential oils and diffusers use only natural ingredients, and focus on enrichment, mood enhancement and well-being. These products are aimed towards those who prefer ...

Why aren’t there more vegan men? A Vegan Society survey in 2018 indicated 63% of those identifying as vegan were female while only 37% were men. The Telegraph meanwhile reported on a study in 2018 that men fear social shame if ordering the vegetarian option in a restaurant. So, what's it like being ...

Lentils, like beans and peas, belong to the legume family. These pulses grow in pods and can be bulk bought canned or dried, depending on one’s budget and preference. They come in a variety of colours, each with their own individual characteristics, texture and taste and form the staple of many ...

Spelt is a food that you might not be that familiar with, unless you're a keen foodie or superfood fanatic. But while it might not be the most common household name, it isn’t exactly anything new either - spelt has been around since 5000 BC. Also known as dinkel wheat, or hulled wheat, spelt is ...

It’s often believed that you can’t easily have food that's healthy, time-efficient and cheap all at once. You can tick two of the above boxes with junk food as it's both cheap and quick, but it most definitely isn’t going to get you or keep you healthy! One style of cooking challenges this dilemma: ...

The burning question anyone following a vegan diet is frequently faced with sounds something like, ‘you’re vegan…so what can you eat?’ The truth is of course, that options are abundant. Read on for more in Vegan Daily: What I Eat in a Day! Vegan Breakfast Arguably the best meal of the day. At no ...

A 6-week challenge, now extended indefinitely, was never going to be completely stress-free. But I’ve certainly enjoyed experimenting with different food combinations. Are you thinking of trialling a vegan diet? Read on below to find out some of the things I'm going through in My Vegan Journey: 5 ...