How to Use Up Your Vegan Christmas Leftovers

David Beaver

So, you made it through Christmas and are now have a few days off work in that funny time in between Christmas and New Year when everybody is wandering round in a food coma trying to keep the kids entertained whilst not fully knowing what day it is.  If you are anything like us, that's when you check the fridge and realise that, along with all the delicious vegan chocolate and nibbles you have a mountain of half cling filmed Christmas dinner sides and delicious produce that you bought for the big day that now have to be used up!

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What are the Best Documentaries on Veganism on Netflix?

David Beaver
For anyone making a big lifestyle change, such as taking part in Veganuary for the first time, taking the first step is usually the hardest and it can often make things easier if you have researched the topic thoroughly first and what better place to learn about the benefits of a vegan diet than Netflix.

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The Importance of Fibre In a Vegan Diet

David Beaver
The majority of our family and friends, regardless of their dietary preferences, believe that they are generally healthy and knowledgeable. However, whether they are vegan or not, most people tend to underestimate the importance of fibre.

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8 Side Effects Of a Plant-Based Diet

David Beaver
You've probably heard about the advantages of eating more veggies and less meat by now. Root Kitchen's mission is to make plant-based food accessible to everyone, even if it's just for one meal a month, because we believe that every little bit helps. Some of you may discover, as you experiment with plant-based eating, that it is not only delicious and filling, but also not as difficult as you would have assumed at first.

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Give Your Dad A Vegan Meal This Father's Day

David Beaver
If your old man is anything like mine, he'll probably laugh at the concept of a vegan dinner and mock you for being environmentally conscious (past compulsory recycling and having an allotment at the end of the garden). I'm envious of you if this isn't the case!

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"Arroz Verde" Recipe

David Beaver
Eating a lot of rice? We thought we'd mix things up by giving you this banging recipe that will give you a delicious way to incorporate some colourful greens into your rice, adding flavour, nutrition, and texture!  "Arroz Verde" basically translates to 'rice that is very green'For an easy and delicious vegan supper, try adding spinach, peas, green beans, or quinoa, being sure to get those extra plant-based proteins.

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Tackling Childhood Obesity With A Plant-Based Diet

David Beaver

People seem genuinely surprised when I tell them that our girls (8 and 5 at the time of writing) regularly eat a variety of fruit and vegetables, beans and even tofu, without grumbling.  Can plant-based diets work for children? As parents, our biggest fear was telling ourselves, "I'll make that for the two of us a night when we don't have the kids."

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What Happens if You Cut Out Meat & Dairy For a Month?

David Beaver
What if I told you that cutting out meat and dairy products could reduce your risk of numerous diseases, improve intestinal health and give 30 days of reduced inflammation?  There are loads of reasons why you may consider being vegan, even if you've never considered it previously.

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What Is Plant Based Food Made From? What Does It Mean?

David Beaver
If you are reading this you've probably already made the decision to move away from eating animal and dairy products and you probably won't need any more convincing that switching to a more plant-based diet and gradually eliminating meat items from your diet can have some pretty amazing health benefits, not to mention improving the health of our planet.

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