Protein is a fundamental macronutrient vital for the growth, repair, and maintenance of cells and tissues in the human body. While commonly associated with animal products, few people understand that all protein is made by plants. To truly… [Read More]
Vegan 7-Day Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Transitioning to a vegan diet can be challenging for several reasons. One of the main reasons is that you are used to eating animal-based products and have never gone without them before. Immediate questions that spring to mind… [Read More]
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10 Signs You’re Suffering Chronic Inflammation (And What to Do)
Inflammation is a normal immune response to injury or infection. It helps the body repair damaged tissue and fight off foreign invaders, such as bacteria and viruses. However, when inflammation becomes chronic, it can contribute to a wide… [Read More]
Plant-Based Sources of B12 & the Truth About B12 in Meat & Dairy
In a recent campaign aimed at promoting a “balanced diet”, the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) in the UK made two claims, one of which is untrue and one that is highly questionable. They claim: B12 is… [Read More]
Sprout Living Review: Vegan Protein & Superfood Blends
Plant-based products are becoming increasingly popular. People are more conscious than ever of the food they consume and the impact it has on their health and the environment. Plant-based protein alternatives such as those offered by Sprout Living… [Read More]
Vegan Vitamin D3 & K2 Supplementation Guide
Vitamins D and K are both fat-soluble vitamins that play a vital role in calcium metabolism. Vitamin D3 makes sure that calcium is easily absorbed. Vitamin K2 (MK-7) activates the protein osteocalcin, which integrates calcium into bone. Without… [Read More]
15 Hidden Animal Ingredients in Food & Supplements
Clever marketing and fancy packaging often hides the truth about the animal ingredients inside our food products and vitamin supplements. Even meat eaters might be shocked to find out that they’ve been eating beaver anal secretions, crushed insects… [Read More]
Dr Benjamin Spock: The Vegan Legacy They Tried to Cover Up
Dr Benjamin Spock is arguably the most influential paediatrician of all time. Generations of parents relied on his advice for raising their kids. His landmark book, Baby and Child Care, was, for its first 52 years, the second… [Read More]
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The numbers in the parentheses (1, 2, 3) are clickable links to peer-reviewed scientific papers and other reputable, trusted resources.
The 20 Best Plant-Based Sources of Zinc
Next to iron, zinc is the second most abundant trace mineral in your body. This vital mineral is required for different bodily processes such as DNA and protein synthesis and growth and development…. [Read More]
7 Superb Benefits of Seaweed & Tips to Eat Yours
Also known as ‘sea vegetables’ and marine algae, there are numerous types of seaweed. Seaweed is found both fixed and free-floating and comes in a variety of colors: blue-green, brown, green, or red. Seaweed is rich in many… [Read More]