Vegan

Calcium plays a key role in keeping our bodies healthy, not just for strong bones and teeth, but also for regulating muscle contractions, including the heart.1 On the whole, most people get quite a bit of calcium from dairy products. However, these are firmly off the menu for vegans. Vegans do not eat meat, fish or any animal products. So it is particularly important for vegans to find some good...

Who loves a biscuit? Vegans do! It is not always all about butter and eggs as far as biscuits are concerned. No longer a niche diet, veganism is becoming mainstream, and continues to grow in popularity. While the specifics of what vegans do or do...

You just cannot beat a tasty, moist carrot cake with delicious icing. In fact, it is one of the nation’s favourite cakes and a staple in afternoon tea. Following a vegan diet means that you do not consume products which are derived from animals. This...

Whether you’re trying to include more vegan food in your diet, giving vegan a go for Veganuary or in it for the long haul, knowing what vegan snacks are healthy and tasty is a great thing for everyone to know. Discover some of our favourite...

Find out which everyday foods are accidentally vegan – and how to include more in your diet When you first give a vegan diet a go, every supermarket shop can feel like a bit of a minefield! You’ll find milk powder here…egg glaze over there…...

Looking to switch to a plant-based diet? One thing that you may be concerned about is how you can adapt your favourite baking recipes to be vegan. When you are used to baking with lavish amounts of butter, eggs, milk or cream, it can be...

The humble sandwich. A quick lunch. An easy dinner. A meal on the go. A bar snack. Cold or hot, big or small, vegan or otherwise... the versatility of being able to put delicious fillings between two slices of bread means the sandwich is still...

Plants contain protein – who’d have thought it?! ‘Good’ protein sources are often presented to us in the form of big, juicy steaks or lean chicken breasts, but the truth is, you can get all the protein you need by eating plants. So, whether you’re...

Can you eat chocolate if you’re vegan? You can, but it’s got to be certain chocolate. (In other words, chocolate that isn’t made from animal-dairy ingredients).1 Chocolate ingredients to avoid The following ingredients are not vegan friendly in chococlates:2,3,4,5,6 Milk Milkfat Milk solids Other milk...

Have you heard more-and-more about Veganuary in the news, on the radio, on your social feeds, and elsewhere, and are now feeling more than a bit intrigued by it? Maybe you’ve caught snippets of what it’s all about here and there and are keen to...

Due to sustainability issues, concerns for animal welfare and health reasons, more and more people are choosing to adjust their diets to include less meat and dairy products. But what are the differences between being a vegan and being a flexitarian. And which is better...

Thousands of vegans in the UK are interested in sport, fitness and bodybuilding, while countless high-profile athletes and celebrities globally have turned to a plant-based lifestyle to help them maintain their lean muscle and overall health. However, it can be a minefield choosing the right...