Christmas is almost upon us which can mean over indulgence for many. Even those of us, like me, who are plant based and dairy free will be tucking into a little extra raw chocolate and lashings of cashew cheese! It’s no wonder that most of us start the New Year full of good intentions and … Continue reading Healthy TV suggestions to kick-start your New Year’s resolutions
It's almost the most wonderful time of the year, even for those of us who won't be over-indulging on mince pies or guzzling mulled wine by the gallon! As someone who is health obsessed all year round, I'll be looking forward to my vegan nut roast, mugfuls of raw cacao and lashings of cashew nut … Continue reading Healthy Christmas gift guide for health and wellness lovers
Sugar is added to almost everything these days - even to things that we wouldn’t expect, and that don’t actually taste sweet. Things such as bread, cereals, soups, sauces, gravy, processed savoury food and more. Literally everything that is processed and packaged in a supermarket contains added sugar. You may not even notice it on … Continue reading How to reduce your child’s sugar intake when they have a sweet tooth
The environment is taking a huge hit at the moment, but the trend for living a greener and more environmentally conscious life is, fortunately, taking off. More and more people are thinking carefully about where they shop, what they buy and how their lifestyle can be improved by a new way of thinking. Veganism, amongst … Continue reading Turn your garden into a veggie paradise
One of my friends recently asked if I wanted some cooking apples. Their apple tree had produced loads. I politely declined. She was surprised and asked why. I said I’d have no use for them. ‘Would you not make an apple pie or apple crumble?’ She asked. Nope. I’ve never been a big dessert person … Continue reading 3 healthy vegan snacks to satisfy a sweet tooth
The Vegan Society is targeting the UK Government with a petition calling on public sector institutions to provide at least one vegan food option on every menu every day. Campaigners say there is potential for England to become the first country in Europe to enshrine a right to good quality, affordable, plant-based food in law. Offer at … Continue reading Vegan options should be provided for everyone, say campaigners
Autumn is here which is also, unfortunately, the time of the year we start to suffer with colds and sniffles. We are also less inclined to get outdoors as it’s simply too cold! We’d much rather be wrapped up warm under a fluffy throw with a log burner on and a cocoa warming our hands. … Continue reading 10 ways to stay healthy in the autumn
This is a question I always get asked and my answer is no, not at all. In fact I feel more awake, liberated, enlightened, healthy, ethical and free than ever before. My only regret is not doing it sooner, but I wasn’t equipped with all the knowledge I have today. I’m a person who always … Continue reading Is it hard being a vegan?
Something that everyone wants to do at some point or another in their life, it seems, is lose weight. Perhaps this is just a testament to how easy it can be to put on weight, and everyone knows how frustrating it is when you have continually allowed your weight to grow and grow and you … Continue reading The biggest secrets behind losing weight
I’ve now been vegan for 8 months and before this I was vegetarian for 5 years. I was also veggie when younger and only really ate chicken and fish when I returned to meat as I thought these were healthier and we needed to eat meat. I was heading towards a vegan lifestyle and had … Continue reading 8 clues we are meant to be vegan
