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Here I will share experiences, articles, insights and nutritional tips along with links to other wonderful blogs on plant based living. Please share your thoughts, experiences and tips – no subject is off limits as long as its plant based! Any suggestions on stories and content is always welcome so please Contact Us with any ideas.
ALKALINE VS ACID – WHY HAVING AN INBALANCE IS SO BAD FOR YOU
We are often told as Vegans that we can’t get enough Vitamin B, Protein and Calcium. This is a load of rubbish of course and plant based foods contain all the nutrients we need if [...]
THE END OF MEAT?
One day, in the distant future the world will be Vegan. That’s my opinion anyway, I just think it will happen and the human race will look back in history and wonder what on earth [...]
STAPLE VEGAN INGREDIENT REVEALED AS CONTAINING ANIMAL DERIVATIVES BY HEINZ
Food giant Heinz has revealed that its No Added Sugar Beans are not suitable for vegans. The beans - which are used in a couple of meals by budget pub chain Wetherspoons - contain an [...]
VEGAN STEAKS FLY OFF THE SHELVES IN TESCO
Nearly 40,000 vegan steaks have been sold by supermarket giant Tesco, following the product's launch in store last week and not one of them flew to me. I must admit the news of a Vegan steak [...]
EASTER CHOCOLATE RECIPES
It can be easy, as a Vegan, to feel like an outsider at supposedly fun events. How about a picnic in the park with friends – a joyous occasion where everyone gathers round sharing food [...]
PLANT BASED MEAT TAKE OVER
Plant based meat is no longer a niche product found only at health food stores. The new world of meat alternatives are healthier, better tasting … and eaten by a range of people who have [...]
GRUB STREET FOOD FESTIVAL HITS THE SPOT
Having been to a fair few vegan fairs/festivals and events over the years, it’s fair to say the Vegan food producing market is firmly on the map. I love seeing new products each time and [...]
OH I DO LIKE TO BE BESIDE THE SEASIDE
You can’t beat day trips to the coast but there is definitely a tick list of must-haves when visiting the seaside for me: To paddle ones feet in the sea - regardless of the weather, [...]
HOW TASTY IS THE NEW WHITE RABBIT PIZZA?
If you’ve come across my blog before you may be aware of my feelings on vegan cheese. I have yet to find a brand I don’t detest. So much so that it’s safe to say [...]
SAVE THE BEES
Recently, bees have been getting a lot of attention – and luckily so, since they most certainly deserve it! We have rightly started to pay more attention to just how indispensable bees are. Unfortunately, the [...]
VEGAN BIRKENSTOCKS
Well who’d have thought it, a Vegan range of Birkenstocks! There is not a more comfortable shoe in my opinion and the Vegan range are no different, in fact I would go as far as [...]
FAB FUDGE
Creamy, buttery vegan fudge doesn’t exist right? Well it does now thanks to the appropriately named Fab Fudge and you can grab some in our shop. The fudge is made using Coconut/Soya/Rice and condensed milk [...]