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8 practical ways you get your loved ones to quit eating meat

Eating meat has long been a contentious issue, with people often having strong opinions on both sides of the discussion. For those who are committed to a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle, it can be difficult to watch their loved ones continue to consume meat. However, there are ways to have a constructive and persuasive conversation …

Beyond Meat wins prestigious award for best new product innovation

Beyond Meat won recognition for its Beyond Steak product. Beyond Meat has scooped a major award for its latest innovation – Beyond Steak. The plant-based seared tips won the prestigious 2023 FABI Award (Food and Beverage Innovation) from the National Restaurant Association for breaking new ground in creativity and taste.  Made with fava bean protein, …

Oxford City council faces furious backlash after voting to ban meat at events

After Oxfordshire County Council went vegan more than a year ago, Oxford County Council followed suit amid fierce opposition. Oxford County Council’s vote to only serve plant-based foods at internal councillor events has sparked furious backlash from campaign groups, opposition councillors, and farmers. Members of the Council in a meeting held on 20 March unanimously …

What is seitan? Here’s everything you need to know about one of the best vegan meat substitutes

Meat alternatives are growing in popularity, and seitan is one of those products that can be used to mimic the taste of anything from pork sausage on your pizza to chicken in your stir fry. Vegan meats are no longer a novelty. Their rising popularity means they’ve come a long way from veggie burgers and …

Squeaky Bean launches first frozen range with chick*n nuggets, dippers, & poppers

The frozen range will be available from 26 March in Sainsbury’s stores across the country. Squeaky Bean has launched its first frozen range of chicken-style products, including nuggets, dippers, and poppers. The chicken alternatives are said to provide β€œthe familiar flavours and textures of traditional chicken in a vegan format”. They are made with wheat, …

King Charles wants to hire a vegan chef at Buckingham Palace

Is this a sign of changing times? Especially when the King is known to eat and publicly promote cruel animal products such as cheese and grass-fed meat products. Buckingham Palace has advertised a job for a premier sous chef to prepare vegan meals for King Charles. The new position, advertised as β€œ truly like no …

7 high-protein veggies you must eat daily

It’s a myth that vegans are protein deficient. These seven of the best plant-based protein sources are great for fulfilling your macronutrient requirements. Eating a diet high in protein is essential for a healthy body. Among its many functions, protein is essential for building and repairing muscle. However, vegetables, which are an important part of …

Bear Grylls called out for ‘moronic’ secret diet ofΒ  ‘organ meat’

According to Grylls, eating organ meat, raw dairy, and honey and avoiding processed foods full of damaging seed oils is the secret to his health. Bear Grylls has come under fire after he posted a video revealing his secret to β€˜staying strong’. In a post on Twitter, he wrote: β€œI’m often asked my secret to …

Is Carrie Underwood vegan? Here’s what we know

Carrie Underwood loves animals –  but does her diet match her ethical views? Singer Carrie Underwood has been a self-proclaimed animal lover. In a past interview, she said she could never think of marrying a hunter, leading many to question whether the actor is vegan. The American Idol winner, who is married to NHL player …

Korean Air introduces vegan inflight meals

The new menu features fresh, seasonal vegetables and ingredients inspired by temple cuisine. Korean Air has introduced vegan inflight meals to cater to vegans and eco-conscious travellers who want to reduce carbon emissions. These Korean-style vegan meals are inspired by traditional Buddhist temple cuisine and will boast natural flavours using fresh vegetables and seasonal ingredients. …

ASDA bans Thai coconut milk followingΒ  PETA exposΓ©

PETA investigations have prompted the supermarket to source its own-brand coconut milk range from the Philippines instead. UK supermarket ASDA has become the first international retailer to discontinue selling Thai coconut milk. The decision follows a recent undercover investigation by vegan charity PETA into monkey abuse in the country’s coconut industry. Going forward, ASDA’s new …

IKEA to remove dairy from menus by 2030 for climate goals

β€œThe climate footprint of plant-based food is often lower compared to animal-based options,” IKEA stated. IKEA has announced plans to eliminate dairy products from its cafe menus by 2030 as part of its climate goals. The Swedish giant furniture recently published its new sustainability report which outlines a number of initiatives to target carbon emissions …