Diets

Who doesn’t love a snack? On the keto diet, snacks make up an important part of your daily nutrients. A snack should act as fuel, giving you the energy you need to get through the day. A snack should also taste good. This is important to improve your mood and lift your spirits. On keto, a snack should also fit into the daily allocation of macronutrients the keto diet is...

Plants contain protein – who’d have thought it?! ‘Good’ protein sources are often presented to us in the form of big, juicy steaks or lean chicken breasts, but the truth is, you can get all the protein you need by eating plants. So, whether you’re...

If you have been a vegetarian for years, or you are just starting to look into whether vegetarianism is for you, you might also be looking for ways to increase your intake of key nutrients. This might be because, like some, you find it a...

Can you eat chocolate if you’re vegan? You can, but it’s got to be certain chocolate. (In other words, chocolate that isn’t made from animal-dairy ingredients).1 Chocolate ingredients to avoid The following ingredients are not vegan friendly in chococlates:2,3,4,5,6 Milk Milkfat Milk solids Other milk...

It is a common concern that those following an exclusively vegetarian or vegan diet may not be able to get enough protein through food alone. After all, some of the biggest sources of protein are meat and fish, both of which vegetarians and vegans do...

If you are vegetarian or have recently switched to a more plant based diet, you might be looking to up your protein intake via non-meat sources. There are many reasons why you might want to incorporate more protein into your diet. Common amongst these are...

Do keto vegetables and fruits exist? Surely not, vegetables = carbs and carbs on keto are a big no-no, right? Wrong! You can and should include some fresh fruit and veggies in your keto diet – your body needs the nutrients from plants to stay...

Keto diets usually require us to pretty much do a 180° on our normal diets, so we totally get it if you’re struggling to think of keto lunch ideas that are easy, practical and – most importantly - taste good! That’s why we’ve put together...

Indulgent, rich and creamy – chocolate is possibly the ultimate treat. But what if you’re on a ketogenic diet? Can you still get your chocolate fix – or must you learn to live without it? Is it OK to eat chocolate on keto?  You’ll be...

Many moons ago, bodybuilding diets were all about eating vast quantities of meat. And it would have been quite a challenge to find top athletes, bodybuilders or sports people that did not consume meat-rich diets. But times change and along with them, so does the...

Have you heard more-and-more about Veganuary in the news, on the radio, on your social feeds, and elsewhere, and are now feeling more than a bit intrigued by it? Maybe you’ve caught snippets of what it’s all about here and there and are keen to...

A pescatarian diet is a type of vegetarian diet which also includes seafood. Many people choose to avoid meat but eat fish for health reasons, as including pescatarian diets, are associated with certain benefits.1 Other people adopt a pescatarian diet for environmental reasons, as seafood...