Vegan Features

27 September 2016

How we’ve been tricked into thinking milk is good for our bodies

It's National Chocolate Milk Day today but given the dairy industry's efforts, it would seem that very few people are bothered about milk-themed festivities. That's a good thing - milk is ...
20 September 2016

The benefits of vitamin D in a vegan diet

By Stephen Argent, founder of Soupologie As we approach the Winter months, most of us will be spending more time indoors avoiding the cold weather. By missing out on even ...
19 September 2016

Vegans reveal what they eat on a typical day

If you are under the impression that vegans survive on salad- think again- that's why I asked my vegan friends to tell me what they eat in a day and ...
19 September 2016

Only 5% of Homeowners would be willing to live with a vegan flatmate

A study by Betta Living has found that only 5% of homeowners would be willing to live with a vegan flatmate, so here are ten reasons why vegans make great ...
16 September 2016

10 Cupboard staples for vegan fitness fanatics

Achieving your fitness goals doesn't rely on exercise alone; what you eat is crucial too. Your food needs to provide the nutrients that give you energy and allow you to ...
15 September 2016

Eight ingredients that will transform your Autumn vegan salad

Salads aren't just for summer. Add a twist to your Autumn vegan salads with sprouting seeds, which are delicious and nutritious. Plus, you can grow them from fresh using the ...
14 September 2016

10 Questions all vegans have asked themselves or other people

Does it contain egg? Meat is pretty obvious- but it can be tricky to tell if something contains egg without the packaging especially if you're in a café or restaurant. ...
12 September 2016

Four tips on how to be a smart veggie

Whether you're a long-term veggie or are just thinking about cutting meat out of your diet, it's important to stay clued up on how to be a smart veggie. In ...
12 September 2016

Dairy is SCARY- The industry explained in 5 minutes

I chose this video to mark National Chocolate Milkshake Day- before you reach for one- you might want to take a look at this first. You Tuber Erin Janus explains ...
9 September 2016

Where to eat if you've vegan and in Scotland

The lastest statistics show the number of vegans in the UK has more than tripled in the past 10 years. In fact the number has grown by 360%! Glasgow was ...
9 September 2016

The benefits of kale in a vegan diet

By Discover Kale Nutritionist Fiona Hunter Kale is an excellent source of the B vitamin folate, vitamins A and K, the mineral potassium, and the phytochemical lutein but what makes ...
7 September 2016

Boyfriend convinces his vegan partner that she's eaten meat

This guy decided to prank his girlfriend and pretend to give her meat sausages instead of their usual Linda McCartney vegetarian variety. He makes her dinner and lets her take ...
6 September 2016

What happens when this little girl finds out where meat comes from?

This is a day that a little girl never forgets- the day she finds out that meat comes from animals. More and more children are choosing to become veggies when ...
1 September 2016

10 Vegan foods to fight acne

Think spots are just for teenagers? Think again, many women in their 20's and 30's can suffer from acne too. Anything from genetics, hormones or stress can cause acne, but ...
31 August 2016

Soya free vegan foods

- This Farmhouse Sausage is a delicious meat-free alternative to the classic banger, but with a tasty smoked flavour. Its great fried up as part of a vegetarian traditional breakfast ...
23 August 2016

Nine reasons why yellow flesh kiwifruit is a beneficial part of a vegan diet

Zespri® SunGold kiwifruit is an exciting new variety of kiwifruit. Smooth and hairless, the Zespri® SunGold yellow flesh kiwifruit is sweet, juicy and refreshing. Kiwifruit offers more vitamin C than ...

22 August 2016

This is why Meat Free Mondays matter

Meat Free Monday encourages people to leave meat off their plates for one day a week to improve their health and help the planet. A simple choice to take meat ...
22 August 2016

Top vegan sources of calcium for healthy teeth

It's recommended that adults consume about 1000mg of calcium every day. Calcium is vital for strong teeth and non-vegans get theirs from a range of sources like milk, cheese and ...
22 August 2016

10 Things I observed at my first vegan festival

There are more vegans out there than you think- In all honesty, I was worried that there wouldn't be a huge turnout. But it would seem that there are a ...
19 August 2016

'There are enough dogs in this world and not enough homes' says Pola Pospieszalska

It was December 2009, I was 28 years old and in my heart, I knew I was ready to get my own dog. I googled 'dog for sale' and soon ...
18 August 2016

Dairy-free ice cream taste test

As it's National Chocolate Ice Cream Day we have scoured the internet for vegan ice cream taste tests and they are certainly getting some mixed reactions! Here we have the ...
15 August 2016

10 Things that motivated me to go vegan

Skipping meat and animal products is not something I thought I would EVER do. I happily followed the Atkins diet, I loved Big Macs at one stage of my life, ...