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One in four people taste bitterness in vegetables at a level the rest of us will never touch. For them, broccoli doesn’t taste like broccoli. It tastes like punishment. And yet, every vegan starter guide on the internet slaps you with a photo of a salad the size of a laundry basket. I’ve stood in … Read more
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Thirty pounds. That’s the average weight gap between vegans and meat eaters in a study of 60,000 people. I spent a long time assuming the explanation was boring. They just eat less, right? Not really. That’s a fraction of the story, and frankly the least interesting part. What’s actually going on under the hood is … Read more
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Plant-based meat costs 82% more than regular meat on average. Plant-based eggs? 110% higher. Vegan cheese runs over double. But here’s what bugs me about this whole conversation. A bag of dried lentils delivers protein at roughly 2 cents per gram. Ground beef lands between 4 and 8 cents. That plant-based patty sitting in the … Read more
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I polled nine people last week on whether vegan and vegetarian mean the same thing. Seven said yes. Every single one of them blew it. It’s the kind of mix-up that feels harmless until you hand a vegetarian guest a plate drizzled with honey and they shrug, then watch a vegan guest interrogate the bread … Read more
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No matter what diet you follow, breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day for a reason. It sets you up for a day of work, or working out, or whatever else you feel like doing and this should be no different for a vegan. So, what can a vegan eat for breakfast? … Read more
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Cardiovascular diseases are a risk for anyone with certain blood pressure levels and obesity, but what about for those who follow a vegan lifestyle? Numerous studies have shed some light on Lacto-ovo vegetarians, and nonvegetarians, but not a lot of information has been given about vegans historically. With many people switching to a vegan lifestyle … Read more
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A plant-based diet is great for so many reasons, and you may be following this lifestyle for environmental, ethical, or health reasons to name a few. If it is the latter then you may be aware that vegans are often lacking in vitamin B12. This begs the question, how much B12 does a vegan need? … Read more
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There are numerous reasons why people switch to a plant-based diet, including for enhanced health, weight loss, environmental, and of course, animal cruelty. But some say the latter isn’t always true of a vegan diet. It has us asking – why is veganism bad for animals? Going vegan, or even vegetarian may lead to more … Read more
Taste Tests
Vegan or not, there are always days when you just want to make dinner time as simple as possible. With the rise in meal kit delivery services for vegans, you are spoilt for choice when it comes to cooking up a feast. In our splendid spoon vs daily harvest review, we’re going to take a … Read more
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We’re entering the world of reputable vegan meal delivery today. Let’s see which of Veestro vs purple carrot is the plant-based option best suited to your needs. The creative menus of both set them apart from a lot of the competition, so expect international cuisines aplenty. Some key differences will sway you to one side … Read more
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Dinner time can be as convenient as you like when you try meal prep delivery services. With fresh ingredients delivered to your door, you can map out the week’s meals and take the strain out of mealtime. Our Freshly vs Sun Basket comparison is going to take a look at two of the most popular … Read more
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Not bothered about how beautiful your potatoes look? Don’t mind an imperfect peach or carrot? Well, neither do these two companies, as they sell the ugly, imperfect produce that isn’t the right shape for the supermarkets, and reduce waste whilst filling our tummies. Every family needs their fill of fruit and veg every week, so … Read more