It’s hard to believe that 2022 is upon us! Now you’re probably familiar with the famous Matrix scene – red or blue pill? The red, representing a life-changing and potentially unsettling awareness of the truth. The blue, representing blissful and contented ignorance...staying tied to the status quo. ...

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 ...

In Spain the word "tapa" is known as a bar snack or appetizer and the word itself translates as "cover", said to have originated from Andalusia in beautiful southern Spain. Initially, small pieces of food (olives, slices of bread etc) were placed on top to cover drinks and keep bugs at bay. ...

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 ...

You do not have to be vegan to follow a plant-based diet. Plant-based diets are those which consist primarily of wholegrains, fruits, and vegetables, and limit the amount of refined, processed and animal-derived foods. Since the issue of climate change is now more pressing than ever, changing to ...

Just because you’re a vegetarian doesn’t mean you should be limited in your breakfast options. Fortunately, there’s a simple—and healthy—way to whip up the most important meal of the day while avoiding meat and fish. Eggs, oats, smoothies and tofu; are meat-free breakfast components that can be as ...

Government guidelines recommend 30g of fibre per day to sustain a healthy, balanced diet, however evidence shows that the average adult consumes less than 20g daily. Our previous articles; Top 5 Super Cheap High-Fibre Vegetables and Top 5 Health Benefits of Dietary Fibre, discussed the importance ...

A Friday night takeaway after an arduous week of work; sitting down in front of the TV with an army of poppadoms, legions of pizza and battalions of chips, is one of the hardest things to give up if you’re pursuing a healthy diet. They’re so attractive because they’re so easy and comforting. But, ...

There are many different vitamins and minerals that humans can become deficient in, and vegans and vegetarians are often thought to be at a higher risk of deficiencies. When I became vegan I expected that I would have to take B12 supplements but I was also told to take a zinc (Zn) supplement. I ...

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 ...