Nasty Vegan win Best Customer Service at SME Northamptonshire Business Awards We are honoured to have received an SME Northamptonshire Business Award! We got Gold in the Best Customer Service category! Customer satisfaction is always our number one priority, so it’s great to be recognised for it. Thanks to everyone who voted for us, we couldn’t have done it without you! You rock! The photo above shows our co-founder Rob with the brilliant host Becky Ives and the sponsor of our category Ashley Riley. — Don’t forget you can get 20% off your next order by joining our free VIP Club. Our Super ..read more

Guide to plant milks Our Nasty Vegan Super Shake tastes great just mixed with plain old water, but if you prefer to mix it with milk, this guide is designed to give you some helpful guidance. Plant milk vs cow milk? If you’re a fan of Nasty Vegan then chances are you’re already onboard with choosing plant milks rather than dairy, but just in case, let’s quickly summarise why diary milk should be avoided: Dairy milk produces nearly three times more greenhouse gas than any plant milk. Milk from cows has been connected to all sorts of health issues, including high cholesterol, acne and ovarian ..read more

Best sources of vegan protein Protein is one of the three larger nutrients alongside carbohydrates and fats which the body needs for energy and to support growth and repair. To keep the body functioning optimally it requires all three of them. One of the misconceptions surrounding veganism is that it’s difficult to get enough protein on a plant-based diet. Ironically this is a myth is mostly fuelled by carnivores who find it hard to get their head around the fact that protein exists in many more foods other than those sourced from animals. So, we would just like to set the record straight ..read more

Nasty Vegan named UK’s Best Vegan Powdered Drinks Brand by the Global Vegan Awards We’re delighted to announce that Nasty Vegan has fought off stiff competition from established market leaders to be crowned the UK’s Best Vegan Powdered Drinks Brand by the Global Vegan Awards. Judges assessed our company against a range of criteria, including product quality, customer loyalty, business strategy and performance. Jazmin Collins, Executive at the Global Vegan Awards, commented: “Nasty Vegan are deserved winners of this hotly contested category. Despite the challenges of the pandemic, Nasty Vegan ..read more

A guide to Veganuary 2022 Here at Nasty Vegan we’re delighted to be supporting Veganuary 2022. As well as promoting Veganuary across our platforms, we’re helping people to go vegan by offering customers up to 50% off our product range throughout January – no code needed, discounts are already applied. What is Veganuary? Veganuary (pronounced ‘vee-gan-uary’) is a charity that aims to inspire people to try vegan for the month of January and then hopefully throughout the rest of the year. After starting in 2014, its expanded massively and saw more than 500,000 people take part in 2021 (a record ..read more

Guide to vitamin D for vegans What is vitamin D? You’ve probably heard people say that it’s really important for people – particularly vegans – to get enough vitamin D. So first off, what is vitamin D? It’s an essential vitamin that helps your body to absorb and use calcium and phosphorus – both of which are needed for maintaining healthy and strong teeth and bones. What’s more, vitamin D also supports the health of your heart and muscles, helps your body to clot blood, and supports your immune system. If you don’t get enough vitamin D in your diet it can cause serious issues, including bone ..read more

Vegan chocolate flapjack recipe This recipe is to make delicious vegan chocolate flapjacks that are indulgent but also have a healthy hit of protein, vitamins and minerals, thanks to the inclusion of our Nasty Vegan Super Shake. Give it a go and let us know how your creations turn out! Features Vegan, dairy free, egg free Timings Prep time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 50 minutes Total time: 75 minutes Servings 16 squares Ingredients 450g oats 250g maple syrup 200g coconut oil 200g vegan dark chocolate, broken into pieces 60g Nasty Vegan Super Shake chocolate powder 30g vegan white chocolate ..read more

Indulgent vegan rocky road recipe We’ve come up with a vegan rocky road recipe that is easy to make and tastes delicious. We think you’ll love it. Packed full of sweet treats, it’s an indulgent snack, but by adding our Nasty Vegan Super Shake powder to the mix, we’ve ensured it has a healthy hit of protein, vitamins and minerals too. Features Vegan, dairy free, egg free Timings Prep time: 10 minutes Freezing time: 15 minutes Total time: 25 minutes Servings 16 squares Ingredients 40g chopped mixed nuts (we used peanuts, almonds and walnuts) 40g chopped vegan honeycomb 40g chopped vegan whit ..read more

Five foods every vegan should include in their shopping basket While adopting a vegan diet has a positive impact on the environment and animal welfare it doesn’t automatically make it healthy or balanced for the person eating it. There are many vegans whose diet is mainly junk food while others fail to eat a variety of foods to meet their nutritional needs. Include our top five favourite plant-based foods in your diet each week is a sure-fire way to help keep you properly nourished. Choosing nutrient-rich diet with whole and fortified foods is an important part of this. Legumes This groups of ..read more

How to be a healthy vegan Veganism is the pinnacle of plant-based eating, but you still need to follow the basic principles of a healthy diet to achieve a good balance of nutrients that will support your body’s needs. You can glean everything your body needs from eating plant-foods, but it does take a little more planning and understanding of what to eat and how to put meals together. The key is to eat a varied balanced diet, but certain areas of the vegan diet may need more consideration, especially if you’re just starting out. Energy (calories) Veganism has a reputation for being a low in c ..read more