I’ve already answered almost all of the most asked questions that people on a vegan diet get: Where do you get your protein? What about calcium? What exactly do you eat? Another question I’m often asked is “You’re vegan? Do you take a lot of vitamins and supplements?” While there are a few supplements that I do […]
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Vegan Chef Day found health and happiness and wants to show you how
I know how amazing and vibrant food can make you feel. But I did not always know this. Growing up in a typical working class British family food had one main purpose – to stop hunger. The solution to that problem had neither time nor money on its side – both were in short supply. […]
Got (Vegan) Calcium?
After I’ve explained to people what vegans eat and that I do indeed consume plenty of protein, conversation can sometimes turn towards the topic of calcium. If I’m not drinking milk or eating cheese, I’ve probably bought myself a one-way ticket to osteoporosisville, right? Wrong! The idea that calcium can only be found in dairy […]
9 signs your plant-powered body is begging you for a cleanse
Like most of my fellow vegan friends, food started to be one of my biggest concern the day I adopted a whole-foods plant-based diet. By cautiously controlling our diets, we get every day more and more aware of the importance of healthy habits and food choices, not only because they are more ethical towards the […]
Why you should reduce or eliminate oils from your diet: 6 good reasons to get healthier
At the supermarket you can buy many different types of oil: olive oil, canola oil, coconut oil, sesame oil, flax seeds oil, peanut oil.. some of them are healthier than others but oil is always a highly refined food, and it is not really good for your health. Here are 6 reasons why you should […]