Have Yourself a Merry Vegan Christmas

December 18, 2022David Beaver

Whether you have been following a plant based diet for a while or if you are getting ahead of the game for your first taste of Veganuary it can be challenging to follow a vegan diet at Christmas, especially if you are attending a dinner party where the majority of the people are not vegan and many the traditional festive dishes are not vegan-friendly (bacon in Brussels sprouts, who's idea was that?!). However, with a little planning and preparation, it is possible to have a delicious and satisfying vegan Christmas

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Tackling Childhood Obesity With A Plant-Based Diet

May 07, 2022David 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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Are Vegetables Good For Eyesight?

May 03, 2022David Beaver

Your eyes are one of your body's most complicated and critical organs, and consuming the appropriate nutrients will keep them healthy and performing at their best into the future. Whilst eating a diet rich in vegetables is usually beneficial to your health, specific vegetables are known for their ability to keep your eyes in tip top condition.  Here we'll look at the top three vegetables you should be eating to look give your eyes the best chance of staying healthy for longer.

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Vegan Hacks - Try These Breakfast Fruit Ideas

May 02, 2022David Beaver

A good breakfast is often recognised as the most essential meal of the day, but what you put in your bowl will influence how much nutritional value you get, so eating fruit first thing in the morning will help kick start your digestive system and can even help you wake up naturally without having to rely on a morning cup of coffee. Here are our favourite fruit recommendations you can enjoy first thing in the morning when you're breaking your fast.

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How Do Vegans Get Enough Calories?

April 29, 2022David Beaver

There are numerous advantages to eating a vegan diet. However, here is a preconception that eating only plant-based foods makes maintaining or increasing weight more difficult.

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Vegan Wings Recipe: Cauliflower Wings with a Sticky, Spicy Sauce

April 21, 2022David Beaver

Cauliflower wings, that's what we said. Now that it's nearly time to start dusting off the BBQ's for another year we thought we'd give you a recipe that'll make an awesome addition to your BBQ that ticks all the boxes, crispy, sticky, smoky, and as spicy as you can handle

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Self Sustainable Living: The Easy Way To Live Life More Sustainably

April 18, 2022David Beaver

Whether you are looking to make a big difference to our planet's future, or simply want a few tips and tricks to get you started, here are some easy ways to live a more sustainable lifestyle.

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The Best Fluffy Vegan Pancake Recipe

February 14, 2021David Beaver

With Shrove Tuesday just around the corner our two development chefs, Lyndon and Nathan have been experimenting in the Root Kitchen this week trying to find the perfect Vegan Pancake Recipe. 

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Vegan Valentines Meal Ideas: Pimp Up Your Vegan Valentine's Day

February 13, 2021David Beaver

Love has certainly been in the air this week and we've chatted to a few of the Root Tribe this week who tell us they are going to plate up some of our vegan ready meals for their special lockdown Valentine's Day dinner so we thought we'd give you all a helping hand to add some Wow factor to your plate 😍.

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