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Plant-based diets are fast replacing traditional meals across the UK. While a plant diet has many potential health benefits, getting enough protein and iron as a vegetarian or vegan, is not as hard as it’s imagined, as long as the iron is obtained from a variety of plant sources. Iron is necessary for many cellular […]

After a week (okay, more like a month) of Christmas indulgence, we take a look at how you can make a change for the better in 2018. The most effective and underrated tip we can offer is to start slow. When January 1st comes around, don’t join an expensive gym and throw away your selection […]

Being a veggie or vegan isn’t so hard nowadays. Chain cafes with great vegan options line the highstreets, tofu can be found in corner shops, and you’re rarely served a salad when eating out. But when it comes to Christmas there is still a focus on meat. Turkey is the centerpiece – an iconic symbol of Christmas. […]

With the rise of fad diets, ‘clean eating’ and Instagram influencers providing all sorts of #goals, it’s easy to have an odd relationship with food. The most important thing is that you eat what makes you happy. If that means having a bar of choccy after dinner then so be it! Eating happy is more important […]

Autumn – beautiful colours, falling leaves, a brisk chill in the air, and more importantly all the delish food! We took a look at the fruits and veggies that are in season so you can not only eat healthily but eat seasonally too. Pumpkin We might love a pumpkin spice latte now and again, but […]

Did you know that there are half a million people suffering from Coeliac’s Disease in our country - without even knowing it? Only 24% of coeliacs are even diagnosed - which could lead to a whole host of other medical problems.

Ever heard of konjac? Chances are, you haven’t. But it’s been around for thousands of years, being eaten as a source of high fibre to supplement diets in place of other carbohydrates such as traditional rice and noodles. It hails from Eastern Asia and is popular in places like Japan, China, and Indonesia. China, Japan, […]

Gadgets don’t just have to be novelty items for Christmas. A good gadget can play a functional role as well as a humorous role. Take the category of kitchen gadgets: snazzy slushie makers and weird waffle machines aren’t just silly they also make delicious food! But we wanted to dig deeper and find some kitchen […]

The question on a lot of peoples minds these days is: ‘How can I cut down my sugar intake?’ The truth is, it’s almost impossible to eliminate sugar completely and even if you can cut sugar out, you are likely to find it very difficult eating on-the-go or at a restaurant. The good news is, […]

Summer is prime time for BBQs, picnics, festivals, and parties. That means a glorious amount of fun and food! If you need some inspo for simple summer recipes, check out our recent post. Once you’ve established what you’re eating at the summer event it’s time to jazz up the dish with a few simple tricks. Take a […]

It’s finally summer. The sun might be hiding right now but you need to be prepared for when it does, eventually, pop out because you never know when it’s coming back. It’s the joy of an English summer! When it finally does heat up all you want to do it sit outside and soak up the […]

National Vegetarian Week 2018 runs from 14-20th May. It’s a week dedicated to all the delicious and exciting veggie food. To help you make the most of it, we’ve combined tips and recipes to help you avoid your vegetarian week going pear-shaped. Get it? Try a new dish There is no matter time to crack out that recipe […]