When you’re trying to boost your fitness, whether it be in terms of strength, endurance or sporting performance, it’s easy to solely focus on the intake of macronutrients. Protein, carbs and fibre, for example, tend to get the limelight. Micronutrients however, which are mostly vitamins and ...

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 ...

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 ...

It’s important to have a varied, balanced diet in order to live a healthy life. Being informed on our nutrition needs, allows us to fulfil this, no matter the diet. This is especially important when transitioning into a vegan diet, as it can be hard to know exactly where to find that nutrition. So ...

Iron is an essential mineral for our health. Its main role is to transport oxygen around the body in the red blood cells. When we eat it, it combines with a protein in the red blood cells called haemoglobin. As we breathe oxygen it is attracted to the iron and combines to the protein to create ...

It’s known knowledge that during our ‘lady days’ our bodies go through a lot of hormonal shifts. These periodical PMS changes are accompanied by some mood swings, aches and cramps as well. Unfortunately, we have no control over these changes, what we can do is prepare ourselves (mind and body) for ...

Many people have become vegan in the past couple of years. Many social media influencers are promoting a vegan diet, and more and more companies are making vegan products. But, for some people it still seems absolutely unachievable to eat only plants! This article talks all about the vegan diet: ...

Egg is, of course, a staple in many diets, being high in protein and relatively low calorie. It’s a common ingredient in sweet and savoury dishes, serving as a flavour enhancer, binding agent or thickener. Helpful if you're vegan however, is to know what you can use instead of egg so that you don't ...

These two different soy-based vegan speciality products both probably sound alien to meat-eaters. However, both are becoming increasingly common sources of plant-based protein and are widely found in most major supermarkets and grocery stores. Read on below to find out what you need to know about ...

Tofu is a soy-based food product and a staple for those following a vegan diet. In a similar way to cheese, it is made through the curdling, pressing and cooling of soya milk. Originating from China, legend says it was created by accident over 2,000 years ago. Never tried it before but interested ...