Flavourful Foundation: Stocking a Plant-Based Pantry that Wins every time Over the holidays I had my brother over from Europe. My brother is not a chef and doesn’t follow a plant-based diet but he is curious about healthy and plant-based foods. This led us to...
Elevate Your Well-Being: Embrace the Benefits of Plant-Based Food in 2024 2024 is going to be all about health and sustainability, and in the midst of the new year's resolutions, one powerful commitment stands out: embracing the large number of benefits of a...
Navigating Ethical Debates with Vegans: Towards compassion and mutual understanding Engaging in lively debates about ethics, particularly when it comes to dietary choices, can be a riveting endeavour. As the rise of veganism continues to shape our food culture,...
The Power of Phytonutrients: Exploring Their Role in Plant-Based Nutrition In the realm of plant-based nutrition, the spotlight often shines on vitamins, minerals, and macronutrients. However, behind the scenes, a collection of compounds works discreetly to elevate...
Being a vegan or following a plant-based lifestyle is a wonderful choice for your health, the environment, and animal welfare. However, it’s crucial to be well-informed about certain nutrients that may be lacking in a vegan diet. One such nutrient is vitamin B12. ...
The decision to embrace a plant-based diet is not just a personal choice; it's a commitment that extends far beyond the boundaries of our individual plates. It's a choice that connects us to a bigger picture—a global tapestry woven with threads of compassion,...
Plant-Based Eating on a Budget: Nourish Yourself with Delicious Vegan Meals There's a growing interest in plant-based eating, and for good reason. Plant-based foods have proven often to be healthier and more sustainable than animal-rich diets. However, many people...
In a world grappling with the challenges of climate change and environmental degradation, the concept of eco-villages has gained quite some traction. These sustainable communities are designed to promote ecological responsibility, social harmony, and self-sufficiency....
As plant-based ideologies and veganism is on the rise, so is the production of plant-based alternatives to meat products. From burgers, meatballs and mince to imitations of chicken and pork, these alternatives provide a route for many people to enjoy the flavours they...
Coffee is a basic human need for many people, and for some, it's hard to imagine starting their day without a fresh latte. For a long time, dairy milk has been the default option for adding milk to your coffee, but as more people become health and environment...
Users of our meal-kit service may have already noticed: I love cooking with gochujang paste! Gochujang is a delicious Korean condiment that can spice up your plant-based dishes, adding heat and depth to your meals. This spicy paste has been around for centuries and...
From celebrating a loved one’s birthday to congratulating a colleague for a professional achievement, gift giving is one of the most common ways we can show someone we care about them. Lately, though, I’ve been thinking about how we tend to prioritise physical gifts...
The plant-based movement is growing: here's why that's a good thing! Veganism is quickly becoming a very popular lifestyle, not just in, Australia, but all over the world. More and more people are choosing to either partially or completely eliminate animal products...
5 Easy Ways to Live a More Sustainable Life As we all know, the world is facing unprecedented ecological challenges. Climate change is at the top of many countries’ agendas and everyone will need to do their part to live more sustainably. We really can’t continue the...
The Growing Popularity of Plant-Based Eating Consuming a diet predominately based on plants has been around for centuries, but it was only in the 1940s that people began to adopt the term “vegan” to describe a diet free of all animal products. The movement has...
Transitioning to a Plant-Based Lifestyle Lots of people are aware that it is beneficial to have less meat in their diet. It is for this reason that veganism and the plant-forward trend are on the rise. Recent statistics show that 7.9% of Australians identify as...
6 Reasons to Try a Vegan Meal-Kit Delivery Service If you’re looking for an easy way to try vegan food, meal-kits are the perfect solution. Not only are meal kits convenient and time-saving, but they also offer numerous health and sustainability benefits. Vegan...
Unlocking the Power of Plant-Based Eating Did you know that the food you eat can have a dramatic effect on your health, the planet, and even your longevity? Plant-based eating is becoming increasingly popular as more people learn about the amazing benefits it...
Why Going Vegan is a Sustainable Choice for the Environment If you’re looking for a way to make an environmentally-friendly change in your lifestyle, considering veganism could be a great option. After all, research has shown that vegan diets have lower carbon...
The Best Vegan Documentaries Are you ready to open your eyes? Let’s take a plunge into the plant-based perspective and examine the effect of consuming animal products on our health, environment and the animals. Whatever your stance, I am sure that some of these...
Beans are high in fibre, iron, vitamins, easy to cook, provide a lot of health benefits and are dirt cheap. So why do we not have more of these amazing ‘fruits’ into our diet? – Is it because they give you gas? Basics Black beans, soy beans, pinto beans, white beans,...
Tofu Some people love tofu and some people hate it. It is often seen as “the” meat replacement for vegans or people on a plant-based diet. The haters often describe tofu as tasteless, rubbery, bland or even spongy. However, tofu is full of protein, low in...
Fodmap Diet You might have come across it, a family member or a friend talking to you about following a FODMAP diet. Right? What is a FODMAP diet? Is it just another trend, or should you jump on board? When you hear people talk about FODMAP they will most likely be...
Eating the rainbow Research has proven it over and over again, a diet that is primarily based on plants brings the best result in living a healthy life. Every plant gives you a unique mix of nutrients: some are high in fibre others in vitamins, minerals,...
Why People in the ‘Blue Zones’ Live Longer What do Icaria (Greece), Sardinia (Italy), the Nicoya Peninsula (Costa Rica), Okinawa (Japan) and Loma Linda (California, US) have in common? All of these places are so-called ‘blue zones’. This is a geographical area...
Cruciferous Vegetables Kale, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Brussel sprouts, Bok Choy they all have something in common, they fall under a diverse group named cruciferous vegetables. Many people have heard about this group of vegetables but what makes this group so...
PLANT DIVERSE DIET I have stated it on multiple occasions; a healthy diet is a diverse diet. What does that actually mean and how can you apply this in your life? Let’s find out. One of the best health predictors is eating a diverse diet, not just any diverse diet but...
Benefits of a sustainable plant-based meal-kit service Hello, my name is Jimmy I am the founder of VegMeUp - a fully plant-based/ vegan meal-kit service. In this blog I explore the positive impacts of using a sustainable plant-based meal-kit service. There are so many...
The secret to making a fantastic risotto Last week I created a new dish: Pumpkin Risotto. I was very happy with the result, the flavours where spot on, tasting rich and nurturing because of the roasted pumpkin and the creamy arborio rice cooked perfectly al dente....
the plant forward trend Lately the term plant forward is popping up in articles and on forums. It is not as popular as the term plant-based but it is definitely a growing term. What does plant forward actually mean and is it a useful term? With more and more people...
Why red cabbage is a real ‘superfood’ We’ve all heard of the term ‘superfood’ - the so-called plant-based foods that can change your life and heal your body in an instant! Isn’t that amazing? I’m the last person to say that vegetables do not have benefits,...
The Power of Plants – Positive Health Benefits of Plant Based Eating The Power of Plants In recent years, plant-based diets have been viewed as the healthiest approach to eating. With most taking up this eating strategy to shred a few extra unwanted kilograms,...
Circular Economy and a Plant-Based Business So, what is a circular economy? To answer that, let’s take the opposite example of - a linear economy. A linear economy uses raw natural resources and turns these resources into a product. When the product is used or...