Vegetarian

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 trying to cut down on animal products for ethical, environmental or health reasons, you don’t need to panic. You can get all the protein you...

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...

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...

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...

A diet containing less meat is becoming more and more popular and there are currently over three million vegetarians in the UK today.1 There are lots of reasons to cut down on your meat consumption, including reducing your carbon footprint, living a more sustainable lifestyle,...

Due to sustainability issues, concerns for animal welfare and health reasons, more and more people are choosing to adjust their diets to include less meat and dairy products. But what are the differences between being a vegan and being a flexitarian. And which is better...

Leafy greens enjoyed their moment in the spotlight this past decade. For a little while, kale was everyone’s favourite vegetable – and it certainly earns its superfood status. Like every leafy green, kale is jam-packed full of vitamins, minerals, and fibre which keep you healthy1...

Oat milk is a vegan, soy-free alternative to dairy milk that’s increasingly popular. Baristas love oat milk as much as vegans, as its high carbohydrate content creates a cappuccino as frothy as one made with cow’s milk.1 Whole oats are known as a nutritionally dense...

Are you catering for a free-from guest this Christmas? Perhaps they’re following a gluten-free or a dairy-free diet? And you’re now wondering what you’re going to cook for them? Don’t worry, you aren’t alone when it comes to tackling this culinary challenge. More-and-more people are...

Whether sprinkled on top of your favourite cereal or enjoyed on the go as a healthy snack, dried fruit is a great way to get those all-important nutrients in your diet. Plus, they taste delicious too. However, dried fruit has a bit of a reputation....

When most people think about Christmas dinner, images of pigs in blankets and turkey with all the trimmings sat in the middle of the table in all of its festive glory, immediately spring to mind. Most people might think this, but not everybody eats this....