Vegan Features

Vegan on Female First
21 September 2017

10 Surprising plant based foods that provide a good source of nutrients
Written by Isabel Butler (MSc, ANutr) Nutritionist at Spoon Guru  As a nation we are more and more health conscious over what we are eating. The health benefits of trending foods ...

Vegan on Female First
15 September 2017

10 Things You Never Knew About The Life Of A Factory Farmed Chicken
Have you seen the recent KFC advert featuring a healthy looking chicken strutting to rap music? Sadly, the reality is very different for factory farmed chickens served by fast food ...

Vegan on Female First
13 September 2017

10 Things you might not know about salad
With more people looking to eat healthily and with the growing popularity of vegetarian and vegan foods, salad is now so much more than a garnish on a plate. One ...

Vegan on Female First
12 September 2017

The Naked Nutritionist’s top tips for flexitarianism
Vegetarianism and Veganism is increasingly being considered a mainstream lifestyle choice which is no longer driven purely by concerns about animal welfare, but increasingly about desire for a healthier diet, ...

Vegan on Female First
8 September 2017

10 Reasons to switch to recycled swimwear
Across the world’s oceans, millions of lost fishing nets, line and traps - known as ‘ghost gear’ -  pose a deadly daily threat to marine wildlife. In an industry-leading response, ...

Vegan on Female First
5 September 2017

10 Benefits of eating coconut
Moreish bite-sized pieces of coconut that pack as much punch in taste as they do in texture.  Ape Snacks brings some excitement to healthy snacking – with no monkey business! ...

Vegan on Female First
31 August 2017

Eight reasons why you should use eco-friendly make-up tools
2017 has seen a 360% rise in people choosing to go vegan[1], and cruelty free is more in vogue than ever. However, many people are now also looking beyond just ...

Vegan on Female First
29 August 2017

10 Tips for going vegan from The Vegetarian Society
You don’t need to go without your favourite foods when you make the switch to vegan, simply swap in ingredients such as soy milk, vegan cheeses, meat alternatives or vegan ...

Vegan on Female First
23 August 2017

Plant based meals according to your DNA breakdown
When cooking we all take our inspiration from different places, whether it be cookbooks, bloggers or recreating the recipes we grew up eating that remind us of our childhood. Food ...

Vegan on Female First
23 August 2017

Five uses for Tea Tree Oil
There are many uses and healing powers of Tea Tree. Valued for its antiseptic abilities, this natural herb is one of Australia’s biggest exports and can be used on the ...

Vegan on Female First
16 August 2017

How to manage IBS on a vegan diet
I’m a registered Dietician specialising in Gastrointestinal health for nearly 10 years, and have forged a career helping thousands of people manage their digestive symptoms; using dietary and lifestyle interventions, ...

Vegan on Female First
16 August 2017

The health benefits of buckwheat in a vegan diet
Buckwheat probably isn’t a food you hear about all that often. Despite often being confused with a grain, Buckwheat is in fact a ‘pseudo-cereal’ super seed related to rhubarb and ...

Vegan on Female First
15 August 2017

10 Reasons to use rosehip oil in your vegan skincare regime
Using Rosehip oil is an A list favourite, with fans such as Miranda Kerr, David Gandy and even Kate Middleton that all swear by the benefits of the oil. Rosehip ...

Vegan on Female First
15 August 2017

10 Reasons why you need jojoba oil in your vegan beauty regime
BYE BLOCKAGE: This natural product doesn't clog pores or leave your skin feeling oily, which means you will be less prone to breakouts. FADE AWAY: Smoothes the appearance of stretch ...

Nergi Berry Fruits
11 August 2017

10 Benefits Of Eating NERGI® Berry Fruits
August sees the arrival of a new berry fruit, an adorable little antioxidant-packed green berry for eating on the go, which brings pleasure to everyone who tries it. Here are the ...

Vegan on Female First
9 August 2017

10 Tips for getting the most out of vegan diets
It’s estimated that over half a million people in Britain are eating totally plant-based diets. Well-planned vegan diets can support healthy living in people of all ages, but what exactly ...

Vegan on Female First
8 August 2017

10 Reasons to switch to a cheese alternative
If you’ve been a vegan for a while then you know that cheese alternatives used to be the stuff of nightmares – the type of product that was banished to ...

Ian Theasby & Henry Firth, co-founders of BOSH
3 August 2017

Why The Whole World Is Eating More Plants
By Ian Theasby & Henry Firth, co-founders of BOSH! By Ian Theasby & Henry Firth, co-founders of BOSH! The popularity of plant based food is growing fast. There are around ...

Vegan on Female First
2 August 2017

One reason you might be tired on a vegan diet
By Dr Sarah Schenker, Dietitian A report by Berocca has revealed that feeling constantly tired and having low energy levels is having a negative impact on people’s social lives. Of ...

Keith Squires
2 August 2017

7 Easy Tips For Why And How Ayurveda!
Keith Squires is the go to vegetarian chef and author who has catered for 10,000's as the resident cook at the Dru Yoga Centre in Snowdonia. In connection with the ...

Vegan on Female First
28 July 2017

Holiday health: Keeping a healthy gut on a vegan diet
Over half of women who have been on holiday (54%) have had their holiday spoilt by a health issue, according to a new poll commissioned by constipation treatment Dulcolax. Over ...

Can greens help you to build muscle?
18 July 2017

Can A Vegetarian Diet Really Provide Everything You Need To Build Muscle?
We all know that lean meats such as chicken and turkey as well as fish and steak are excellent sources of protein and therefore great ways to build muscle, but ...

Vegan on Female First
18 July 2017

10 Reasons bean and pulse pastas are great for vegans
Plant-based protein: All bean and pulse pastas are high in plant-based protein, with up to 22g per 50g portion, which is half the recommended daily amount for women. Versatile: Bean and ...

Vegan on Female First
14 July 2017

The importance of Vitamin B12 in a vegan diet
"Vitamin B12 is crucial for the proper functioning of the nerves, the immune system, and also most importantly the energy release from food and the production of red blood cells. ...