Winter is here in all its chilly glory, bringing a plethora of wonderful foods for you to get creative with in the kitchen. These include but are certainly not limited to: beetroot, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, celeriac, celery, horseradish, Jerusalem artichoke, kale, kohlrabi, leeks, parsnips, apples, clementines, cranberries, pears and more. Within this post we’re going to delve…
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With Christmas just around the corner you may be in need of some Christmas recipe inspiration to help pin down your Christmas Feast this year. Perhaps you have a vegetarian or vegan guest coming for Christmas this year, or maybe you yourself are following a plant based or gluten free diet and need some inspiration.…
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Although the idea of prepping all your food for the week in a couple of hours may sound daunting, it’s really a lot easier and less time consuming than you’d think. It’s a great technique to help encourage a more healthy and varied diet, and it’s also a wonderful way to learn the ebbs and…
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With those long summer days falling behind us, and the memory of sweet berries, crisp salads and succulent fresh fruit becoming distant, it’s time to embrace the arrival of a new season. There is a plethora of yummy foods for you to choose from in autumn, including pumpkins, parsnips, winter squash, sweet potatoes, turnips, apples,…
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Welcome to part 3 of our 3-part blog series on getting enough iron on a plant-based diet.In this blog post we’ll be covering supplements, especially focusing on iron, B12 and folate. If you missed part one and part two, check them out now 😊 Do I need to supplement? Supplementation is individual to everyone. Your…
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Welcome to part 2 of our 3 part blog series on getting enough iron on a plant-based diet. If you missed part 1, check it out here. In this blog post we’ll be covering ways to promote better iron absorption naturally, in order to boost iron levels and avoid certain traps that we often unknowingly…
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Iron, along with B12 and protein have to be some of the most commonly questioned nutrients when someone goes plant-based, vegan, or simply chooses not to eat meat. “Where will you get your iron from?” “Will you get enough?” “Don’t you need meat for iron?” “Where do you get your B12 from?” For those wondering…
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Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body, making up a huge 1.5 to 2% of the total body weight. The bones and teeth are home to the majority of the body’s calcium, containing roughly 99% of it. Calcium is not only responsible for helping to build and maintain strong bones and teeth, but also:…
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What does protein do for me? Protein is made of important amino acids, the building blocks necessary for each and every part of your body. Proteins are essential for normal functioning of the human body. They are used to manufacture hormones, immune cells, enzymes, cellular messengers and be a vital fuel source for the body.…
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