Category: Nutrition
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The Best Iron Rich Foods for Vegans
When you make a change to your diet such as going vegan, you might be worried about making sure you are getting all the essential vitamins and minerals to stay healthy. One mineral that people can be concerned about when going vegan is iron. Typically, when people think of iron they think of red meat…
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10 Easy Tips for Travelling as a Vegan
Travelling the world has never been easier. Flights are cheap and your dream vacation is just a click away. However, travelling as a vegan can be a little more daunting. Thankfully, with the global rise in veganism and with the help of the internet, finding the best vegan haunts and eating like a local can…
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5 Amazing Benefits of Kimchi
Everything you need to know about kimchi and the 5 amazing benefits of eating it! What is Kimchi? Originating 3000 years ago, kimchi is a food staple in many Korean households. Full of tangy, spicy, and sour flavours, this dish is not one to be missed. Typically it is made with cabbage, usually Napa cabbage,…
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The Probiotic Series: An Introduction to Probiotics
Probiotics are the latest health trend. You’ve probably seen them in your local supermarket or had your friend go on about the supposed health benefits. This is a rapidly expanding industry, with sales of probiotics exceeding $35 billion in 2015 and set to reach $65 billion by 2024(1). However, as with all things nutrition, there…
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The UK’s Best Vegan Protein Bars
I have recently started to find myself being a bit more active throughout the day. I am walking a lot more, including more work outs and just being a bit busier than normal. I wanted to find a tasty snack that would keep me full and energised but was super convenient and I could easily…
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How to Eat a More Sustainable Diet
Last week was Earth Day. If you haven’t heard of it before, Earth Day seeks to highlight the important environmental issues we are all facing, empowering individuals and governments to take action and make vital changes. Though there is a specific earth day, events often run the course of April. While Earth Day may be…
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The Best UK Tofu Brands to Try
Tofu is a delicious soy based protein filled snack and if you are vegan there is a good chance it is on the menu. Even if you aren’t vegan, it is a great source of plant protein to add to your diet and an excellent way to make dinner more exciting. You can make a…
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Why You Should Be Eating Grains
The world is full of instagram diets and top tips to lose weight by cutting out whole food groups. And one of those food groups to have been hit hard is grains! Low carb and paleo fans will tell you to get rid of these awful foods from your diet as they will only cause…
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Top Tips for Eating Enough Fibre on a Low FODMAP Diet
Getting enough fibre can seem tricky when on a low FODMAP diet but it is important to add to your diet as it can help IBS symptoms and is beneficial for your overall health. These are my top tips for hitting your daily fibre goal without even noticing. By following these tips and tricks you…
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Mineral Basics: Calcium
Did you know calcium is the most abundant mineral found in the body, with up to 99% of the calcium in our bodies stored in our bones(1). Functions of Calcium (2) If you are vegan or trying to reduce dairy in your diet, either to avoid lactose which can cause IBS symptoms or for environmental…