Vegan

Whether you’re a long-term vegan or you’ve only recently made the switch, you might find one problem with your plant-based diet is getting enough protein. Protein is essential for the body to function as it not only gives you energy, but also helps repair cell tissue and create muscle1. In the UK, the recommended daily intake of protein is 0.75g per every kilogram you weigh2. That means if you weigh...

These vegan breakfast spinach pancakes with charred sweetcorn and vegan cream cheese would go down well at a weekend brunch get-together Serves 3-4 Prep time 10 minutes Cook time 20 minutes Difficulty Moderate Nutrients per serving Energy Total fat Saturates Protein Fibre Carbs Sugar Salt 408...

Having a vegan diet has many health benefits, including being low in saturated fats, lower in sugar and having higher levels of antioxidants. However, excluding certain food groups can cause deficiencies in certain nutrients and minerals. There are 8 nutrients that you need: Vitamin B12...

A vegan fast-food cheat that’s high in fibre Suitable for Vegans Difficulty Easy Makes 4 burgers Prep time 25 minutes Cook time 20 minutes Nutrients per serving: Energy Total fat Saturates Protein Fibre Carbs Sugar Salt 636 kcal 29 g 5.5 g 25 g 15 g 61 g 6 g...

Going meat- and dairy-free doesn’t mean missing out on essential nutrients. Stay in tip top health with our simple advice for a balanced vegan diet. Shop Vitamins & Supplements

No need to miss out on a fried breakfast when you’re vegan! With tofu, vegan sausages, peppery haricot beans and crisp potato rostis, this vegan fry-up is a satisfying start to the day Serves 4 Prep time 20 minutes Cook time 25 minutes Difficulty Easy Nutrients per serving...

Not heard of going flexitarian? It simply means ‘flexible vegetarian’ and could be the way that we should all be eating If the thought of going vegan or totally vegetarian is too much, you could try one of the latest food trends instead – flexitarianism....

The meat and dairy replacements that make being vegan a breeze! Tofu instead of eggs For a much-needed protein hit you can’t go wrong with scrambled tofu for breakfast. It’s also packed with magnesium, copper and zinc and contains all eight essential amino acids. Just...

The greatest misconception about vegans is that they’re barely able to lift a dumbbell. But more professional athletes are now going meat-free Serena Willams? Vegan. Lewis Hamilton? Vegan. Jermain Defoe? Vegan. Patrik Baboumian? Vegan – and one of the strongest men in the world. By...

If you’d like to go vegan but have ever wondered what a vegan is, what do vegans eat, or even what veganism means – we’ve got all the answers There can’t be a person left in the country who hasn’t heard of veganism, especially when...

Certain vitamins and minerals can be tricky to find in your diet when you’re vegan. Here’s how to nail those essential nutrients If you’re already a vegetarian or flexitarian, there may be one question stopping you going vegan: will I get enough vitamins and minerals?...

Been putting off going vegan because of the cost? Don’t worry – going vegan could save you money (and help save the planet) One of our biggest fears about switching to a plant-based diet is that it’s more expensive. Especially when newspaper headlines scream that...