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Fibre: the vegan diet’s hidden superpower
Most people are fibre deficient and don’t even know it. Here’s what fibre actually does in your body – and why a vegan diet is the easiest way to get enough.
Most people are fibre deficient and don’t even know it. Here’s what fibre actually does in your body – and why a vegan diet is the easiest way to get enough.
Getting enough sleep is vital for good health and reduces the risk of many common diseases, keeps your brain and digestive system healthy and supports your immune system. However, many of us are falling short. What can you do to get a better night’s sleep and can any foods offer help?
The 30-Plant Challenge encourages you to eat 30 different plant foods each week and may be a lot easier than you think.
Often used as a promotional buzzword, are antioxidants all that they are hyped up to be?
It’s a myth that vegans miss out on protein, in fact, plant protein is much healthier than the protein found in meat and dairy, and a varied, vegan diet is packed with it.
Hola You probably know about fibre: it’s the part of plant foods you can’t digest. It keeps your digestive system healthy, encourages ‘good’ gut bacteria and can help in healthy weight...
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We rarely pay much attention to our gut health until we have to. Conversely, we tend to know how our mental state can affect our digestion and even have a ‘gut feeling’ about important things in our lives.
More and more parents are choosing to raise their children vegan but sensational headlines supposedly highlighting the plight of vegan infants can scare the life out of you. Be reassured, the vegan kids are alright!
