The Nutrition Journal published a conclusion on the benefits of getting iron from vegetable sources as opposed to meat sources in its July 2013 issue. Basically iron helps as an antioxidant in our bodies. Antioxidants help to reduce stresses and damage to cells, so generally a good thing for your health.

Today, the biggest source of protein intake in the Western diet (mainly Europe and the USA) is meat. There’s not a thought spared for legumes, pulses or vegetables, including vegetable proteins.  The problem with consuming animal protein is that it has serious consequence for both us  the planet we inhabit. If we want to continue to enjoy our beautiful planet in the future, we seriously need to rethink our diet and balance our sources of protein. Our over-consumption of meat doesn’t only have negative effects on our health but also on the planet. Our love of meat is one of...

Is eating vegan the only way to eat ethically? World Vegan Month has just come to an end: how did you fare? Did you manage to stick to the month-long Vegan pledge? I didn’t quite manage it.  I’m not the only one, over ¾ of people who attempt a vegan diet don’t manage to stick to it. This is not surprising: going Vegan instantly, full time, is a big commitment that few find sustainable. That said, it’s estimated that today, over half a million people in the world are vegan, and it’s a growing trend championed by celebrities like Lucy...