My Vegan top tips Overnight? Gradual? Not sure how to go Vegan this year? Here’s my top tips – maybe you’re a veggie, maybe you’re not – maybe you’re looking for that final push to become vegan or  maybe you’re wanting to make healthy lifestyle choices? Well, it’s a piece of cake (mmmm cake!) It’s a piece of cake! Vegan cake of course You’ve got this far – let Vegan Collective help you with the next step with lots of delicious alternatives. https://vegancollective.co.uk/product-category/shop-by-brand/biona/ I too have been on a journey to get here today – my tips; Make small incremental ..read more

We need 50g-60g  of protein a day.  Protein is an important building block of bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood. Good vegan sources include: Tofu, tempeh and edamame – all originate from soybeans. Soybeans are considered a whole source of protein. This means that they provide the body with all the essential amino acids it needs. Edamame are immature soybeans with a sweet and slightly grassy taste. They need to be steamed or boiled prior to consumption and can be eaten on their own or added to soups and salads. Biona produce a tinned variety that are ready to eat and can ..read more

Omega-3 Fats are needed to reduce inflammation, for cardiovascular benefits and to protect the brain. They cannot be made by the body so we must therefore get them from our diet.  The best sources of Omega-3 Fats for a vegan diet are: Flaxseeds – these are small brown or yellow seeds and are often ground, milled or used to make oil. These seeds are by far the richest whole-food source of the omega-3 fat alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Therefore, flaxseed oil is often used as an omega-3 supplement. Flaxseeds are also very high in fibre, vitamin E, magnesium and other nutrients.  ..read more

A lack of calcium can cause tiredness, muscle cramps, weak nails, tingling and low mood.  It is especially important for teenagers to help prevent their bones thinning when they are older.  Good sources include; sesame seeds, broccoli, chickpeas, kale, pulses, dried fruit, such as raisins, prunes, figs and dried apricots, unsweetened soya, rice and oat drinks. At Vegan Collective we have selected products that will help vegans to embrace a healthy diet to keep their bodies enriched with the right nutrients.  To ensure calcium is included in a vegan diet you c ..read more

Iron is less available in plant-based diets, meaning iron-deficiency anaemia is especially common in menstruating vegan women, causing tiredness, shortness of breath, light-headedness or hair loss.  There is a moderate amount of iron in fortified cereals, leafy greens, pumpkin, peas, beans, lentils, nuts and seeds.  Making sure you also get enough vitamin C (e.g. from citrus fruits) improves the absorption of iron. Therefore, at Vegan Collective we are making sure that we are supplying the right products to ensure a healthy vegan diet.  We are selling Pulsin Choco ..read more

Vitamin B12 Getting enough nutrients in a vegan diet is very important and cutting out all meat, dairy, fish and eggs in favour of a plant-based diet can be beneficial for health if done correctly.  An important nutrient that vegans should be mindful of is vitamin B12.  A deficiency in vitamin B12 can lead to anaemia, muscle weakness, fatigue, nerve damage and mood disorders.  As the richest sources of this (meat, diary, eggs and shellfish) are no longer on the menu, vegans should make sure they eat B12-fortified foods such as enriched cereals, wholegrain breads, yeast ..read more

Since recently becoming vegan I was struggling to find vegan replacement food, especially chocolate, this being my favourite treat if I am craving something sweet!  I searched the internet and have so far found lots of vegan chocolate alternatives namely iChoc, Moo Free, Booja Booja, Chocolate and Love, Ombar and Vego but no website that sells all of these brands in one place.  My husband and I then had the brain wave of starting a website that sells all of these lovely treats in one place and that was where Vegan Collective was born. We have carefully sourced lots of vegan ..read more