One of the trickiest things about becoming a vegan is finding out that many of your favourite food brands aren’t vegan. Some lines don’t even offer a vegan option, while those that do often play fast and loose with the definition of “vegan”. Luckily, even if you need to give up going to, or stop …
It goes without saying that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It helps to wake your body up and gives you the fuel and energy you need to begin the day. Oatmeal has to be one of the most popular breakfast options around the world. Given that we live in a fast-paced …
Marshmallow fluff was invented by Archibald Query in 1917, and he would sell the sweet item from door-to-door in Somerville, MA. In the same year, Durkee-Mower, a Boston candy company bought the marshmallow fluff recipe from Query for just $500. The company invested heavily in marketing the product, which was made of corn syrup, vanilla, …
Taffy, also known as chews by the Brits, is one of the most popular candies in the world. Chances are you’ve had it as a kid and probably can’t still get enough of it. But now, as a vegan, you’re paying more attention to what you consume and are probably wondering whether or not this …
Whether or not a type of candy is vegan can be a bit of a vexed question. It’s true that some candy recipes manage to avoid using obviously non-vegan ingredients (dairy, animal fat or other animal-derived ingredients, such as confectioner’s glaze, beeswax or insect-derived dyes). Even so, those products may not be completely acceptable for …
If you’re the kind of person who reads ingredient lists and nutrition labels (which, by the way, is very important) you’ve probably noticed soy lecithin more than a few times. It seems like this ingredient is in everything, which makes you wonder why it’s so ubiquitous. Well, it’s very useful. Soy lecithin is extracted from …
Peanut butter is a popular ingredient that’s favoured for its impressive nutrient profile, rich and delicious taste, and creamy texture. It’s an excellent source of vitamin E, healthy fats, proteins, and has been shown to decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease. With all these great features, you should definitely make it a staple food in …
There are several reasons why people adopt a vegan lifestyle. The biggest one of all is their love for animals. A plant-based diet is also good for your health as it can help lower the risk of several lifestyle diseases such as cardiovascular disease, stroke, obesity, type 2 diabetes, some cancers, and much more. Studies …
A growing number of people are going vegan every year, for various reasons. You may be looking to boost your health, it could be that you have become troubled by some of the unethical practices in the meat and dairy industries, or perhaps you have been won over by the environmental arguments. Regardless of your …
When switching to a vegan diet, one of the first things many people seek out is a reliable ingredient that can be used to replace meat in everyday dishes. Chances are, if you search online for examples of such ingredients, tofu will be recommended and it has become a staple of vegetarian cookbooks around the …
