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1. Drink kombucha and kefir The World Health Organisation describes iron deficiency as a global public health problem and “the most common and widespread nutritional disorder in the world”. Symptoms include poor appetite, high levels of fatigue and trouble exercising or concentrating. Yet something as simple as a daily probiotic drink, rich in gut-friendly bacteria, … Continue reading Boost your Iron intake →

Cranberry and quinoa energy balls (gluten-free)  This energy ball has the lovely bite we've come to expect from the delicious dried cranberry. Serves 15. Ingredients 1 cup (120g) dried cranberries1 cup (150g) dried raisins1 tsp ground vanilla beans1 1/2 cups puffed quinoa1 tbsp coconut oil, as required Method Blitz cranberries, raisins and vanilla beans in a … Continue reading Cranberry and quinoa energy balls (gluten-free) →

Carrot and walnut cake (gluten-free)  SERVES: 8–12. You can also use non-gluten free ingredients if you prefer. Ingredients  vegan and gluten-free margarine, for greasing225g (8 oz) gluten-free self-raising flour2 tsp gluten-free baking powder115g (4 oz) brown sugar2 tsp ground cinnamon1 tsp ground nutmeg85g (3 oz) walnuts, roughly chopped225g (8 oz) carrots, grated125ml (4 fl oz) … Continue reading Carrot and walnut cake (gluten-free) →

While the world’s population has doubled since the 1960s, world meat production has quadrupled. In certain areas, livestock production has increased massively; there are now 4 and a half times as many tonnes of pig produced in 2013 compared to 1961, while world chicken production has increased by nearly 13 times. These harrowing numbers are growing. The Food and … Continue reading How your diet could change the world →

AuthorsAuthors and affiliations Abstract The production of animal-based foods is associated with higher greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions than plant-based foods. The objective of this study was to estimate the difference in dietary GHG emissions between self-selected meat-eaters, fish-eaters, vegetarians and vegans in the UK. Subjects were participants in the EPIC-Oxford cohort study. The diets of … Continue reading Dietary greenhouse gas emissions of meat-eaters, fish-eaters, vegetarians and vegans in the UK →

Many people grow up thinking that animal products like meat and milk are essential parts of a healthy diet. However, well-planned vegan diets follow healthy eating guidelines, and contain all the nutrients that our bodies need. Both the British Dietetic Association and the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recognise that they are suitable for every age and stage … Continue reading All the nutrients without the animal products →

Whatever brought you as far as this page, you’ve already taken the all-important first step on your vegan journey. Here are some tried and tested tips to help this exciting process go smoothly. Take it slow Keep your end goal in mind, but go at your own pace. Some people manage to go vegan overnight … Continue reading It’s time I let you in on a little secret: going vegan is actually a piece of cake →

Everyone wants to feel healthier, lighter and more vibrant. Couple these fantastic benefits with the knowledge that you can also do your best for animals around the world, as well as reducing your effect on the environment. There is a simple action you can take that will have a positive effect not just on you … Continue reading Go vegan in 30 days with the 30 Day Vegan Pledge →