Vegan Features

1 December 2016

10 Tips for being a healthy vegan

Frida Harju, in-house nutritionist at health and fitness app Lifesum ( www.lifesum.com ) comments: Protein is essential to any healthy diet and if you are planning on going vegan, then you will ...
30 November 2016

John Bishop: Stand up comedian AND vegetarian

John Bishop turns 50 today so we celebrate his big day by highlighting all the times he has been a role model for the plant based community. According to The ...
28 November 2016

How to eat vegan at TGI Fridays this Christmas

When I was invited to try the new Christmas Menu at TGI Fridays, I was sceptical- could they provide a three-course vegan meal when this time of year is all ...
25 November 2016

Happy Birthday to Christina Applegate: Actress and Vegetarian

Christina Applegate celebrates her birthday today so we found out why she omitted meat from such a young age and the work she's done to promote veggie living. The actress ...
24 November 2016

6 Times Katherine Heigl has been a voice for the animals

With eight dogs, 4 cats, 9 horses, 2 donkeys, 2 goats and 8 chickens- Katherine Heigl has been a lifelong animal lover- so we take a look at what she's ...
16 November 2016

Top tips for slimming vegans

By Jenny Liddle If you know you'll be tempted by the naughty foods in your food cupboard, avoid buying them in the first place. If your cupboard is only full ...
14 November 2016

Why should vegans choose coconut vinegar?

Apple cider vinegar has become renowned around the world for its potential health benefits, with it being used not only as a traditional condiment, but also being taken in 'shot' ...
13 November 2016

Michelle Pfeiffer opens up about going vegan

Michelle Pfeiffer turned vegan in June 2012 and has spoken up about it in a couple of interviews about the impact it's had on her health and her looks and ...
11 November 2016

Leonardo DiCaprio: Actor and Environmental Activist

As Leonardo DiCaprio celebrates his birthday today we look at all he has done to raise awareness about the impact we're having on the environment. Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation- In 1998, ...
2 November 2016

What's wrong with eating eggs?

Chickens don't need to be killed for their eggs so there is a common misconception that eggs are a 'kind' source of food. Here are ten points that go against ...
31 October 2016

10 Jokes vegans will appreciate

- Can vegans still use 'cheesy' pick-up lines? - First rule of vegan club- tell everyone about vegan ...
28 October 2016

Vegan diets and weight loss

by nutritionist, author and fat loss mentor, Fiona Kirk www.fionakirk.com The two don't necessarily go hand in hand - no matter what you may have read about numerous A-listers shedding ...
28 October 2016

Top five places in Brighton for vegans

Brighton is famed for its booming, veggie-friendly restaurant scene and is a haven for people on vegan, plant-based diets. Here are our suggestions for places to eat on World Vegan ...
27 October 2016

Stars collaborate for new film to end cosmetic testing on animals

Famous faces from stage, screen and the beauty industry have got together for a new campaign for animal welfare charity, Naturewatch Foundation to highlight the unnecessary use of animals in ...
25 October 2016

Vegan sour sweets to make your mouth tingle

Available at Asda. Available at Marks and Spencer. Available on Amazon ...
25 October 2016

The low-down on coconut milk (and flour) for vegans

Coconuts may have been thrown into the spotlight recently because of their water and oil, but coconut milk has been on our supermarket shelves for years, used for both adding ...
25 October 2016

Eight pasta dishes vegans can’t resist

Whether you're a fusilli fan, have a passion for penne or are mad about mac and cheese- most pasta dishes can be transformed into a vegan friendly version- here are ...
24 October 2016

10 Things you’ll recognise if you’re a vegan who loves food

You love accidentally vegan pages online- In case there's a new and unexpected snack you've missed that's vegan. If there is- off to the shops you go. You salivate ...
23 October 2016

10 Times non-vegans make a mountain out of a molehill

There are non-vegans who let meat-free people get on with being vegan- each to their own after all. But there are also people who make being vegan difficult because of ...
21 October 2016

Seven reasons why pumpkin seeds are beneficial to a vegan diet

Each 15g serving gives you 10g of readily digestible protein, which is 20% of the day's requirement for protein for the average person. Protein is vital for the body to ...
20 October 2016

10 Vegan values

Vegans avoid all animal derived food, clothing and products. They are also against the exploitation of animals for entertainment- these are the more obvious values- but there are other values ...
19 October 2016

10 Benefits of coconut water powder for vegans

Coconut water is the liquid formed naturally inside the shell of a coconut; naturally packed full of vitamins and minerals it offers a great tasting way to rehydrate and is ...
19 October 2016

Vegan and vegetarian hotels in the UK

http://www.booking.com/hotel/gb/borea-barn-vegetarian-b-amp-b.en-gb.html Just over 4 miles from both St Ives and Penzance, Borea Barn Vegetarian B&B occupies a converted barn in the Cornish village of Nancledra. A full range of vegetarian ...