Collagen supplements – Trying a vegan alternative

Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body, but as we age, our bodies ability to produce collagen slows down. Other factors also play a role, such as poor diet, sun exposure, oxidative stress and smoking, which all negatively impact our collagen levels. The benefits of supporting the bodies collagen production go beyond…

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The Benefits of Coffee – Coffee loves us back!

For me, it’s the smell that gets me first if I’m going through a phase of trying to avoid the ‘dirty bean juice’. When those aromas of smokey tobacco and deliciously rich dark chocolate enter my nostrils, it feels nearly impossible to ignore the cravings that come next. But this isn’t a bad thing, due to…

Myth busting – ‘Meat is masculine’

Back in April this year, while doing my usual daily scroll through instagram, I came across a post by Plant Based News. It was an image of a probably thirty something, grinning, bearded man, grasping a steak in one hand and a kitchen knife in the other. The caption across the image read ‘Over 70%…

Have you heard about The Food Revolution Network?

I’ve been following The Food Revolution Network for quite a few years now. It was set up by John and Ocean Robbins with a simple mission in mind – To help people make healthier, more ethical and sustainable food choices. This is something that I am hugely passionate about too and I am a big…

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What does a mostly plant based diet look like?

I’ve been eating a mostly plant based diet for about three years. I go through phases of eating only plant based foods for weeks or sometimes months at a time. Then occasionally I will eat animal products. Very rarely do I eat meat or dairy products. I occasionally enjoy fish and other seafood and I…

3 Key vitamins for a healthy immune system.

We’re currently living in uncertain times. With the COVID-19 outbreak wreaking havoc across the world, I thought I would share my knowledge on the ways in which you can support your body’s immune system naturally. I’ve also shared some resources to back up what I’ve shared in this post.  One of the most important things…

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7 Essential resources for plant based living.

Hello earthlings! In this post I’m going to share with you some of my favourite resources that I believe offer a great starting point for anyone interested in learning more about a plant based diet and its multiple benefits on human health. Whether you’re completely new to the idea or you’ve taken the leap into…