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I feel like fibre is often forgotten about but its role in our health is so important. Normalising my daily fibre intake reduced my IBS symptoms and eating a high fibre diet has been a key ingredient in my weight loss. In this article I’ll break down everything you need […]
What’s the big deal with Vitamin B12? Like most vitamins, B12 cannot be made by the body and must be consumed in our diet. If you’re new to a plant based diet you may have heard people talking about taking Vitamin B12 supplements and might be wondering if you need them […]
Fermentation yields nutritious, highly flavourful foods that promote good gut health. I’m a little bit obsessed. Luckily I have patient housemates who put up with the strange, often unlabelled (ooops) jars that float around our kitchen and cupboards. What foods are fermented? We have fermentation to thank for some of […]
What is meal planning and how can it help you achieve your goals? “I used to think that meal planning meant eating the same meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week. I had images of dozens of identical tupperwares packed with boiled chicken and boiled vegetables. Yuck! […]
Do you need supplements on a plant based diet? Before you think about supplementation, it’s important to think about the different foods you’re consuming on a daily basis. Is your diet based on whole foods like fruits, veggies, nuts, seeds and whole grains? Or is it more fast food based […]
February 15, 2019 · Nutrition Articles Trans fats are universally recognised as being bad for our health. What are Trans Fats? Trans fats were created by food producers looking for a cheaper and more shelf stable alternative to butter. Their solution was to turn cheap refined oils into a product that was […]
A Guide to Plant Based Proteins for Vegans and Vegetarians I’ve been a vegetarian for 14 years now. If I had a dollar for every time I’ve been asked about plant based proteins, I would be set up for life! There’s a long-standing myth that it’s difficult to get enough […]
From Farm to Fork September 1, 2018 · Nutrition Articles Before World War Two most farming was organic. Since then we have seen the rise of large farming corporations which have disrupted the food system. Small family farms are rapidly becoming a thing of the past as they are replaced by large […]