A mattress topper is something I’ve considered investing in for a while because, although my mattress is still within the ‘buy a new mattress after 8 years’ thing, I wanted an upgrade. I actually needed an upgrade because I’m a skinflint who bought the second cheapest mattress in Argos and to be honest, it’s not great. […] The post Simba Hybrid Essential Mattress Topper Review appeared first on Planet Veggie ..read more

As the crisp autumn air sets in, there’s nothing better than indulging in hearty, comforting meals that align with your vegan lifestyle. Whether you’re a seasoned vegan or just starting out, these recipes are perfect for cozying up during the cooler months. Here are my top 10+ favourite vegan recipes that will make your fall […] The post My Top 10 Favourite Vegan Recipes for Fall appeared first on Planet Veggie ..read more

I love sprouts. Not those overcooked slimy green things you were forced to eat at Christmas as a child, but the sprouts you can grow yourself from seeds, grains and pulses, such as alfalfa and chickpea. Not only are they deliciously crispy and crunchy and a great way to liven up a salad, they’re also stupidly good for you. For example, did you know the nutritional value (including the protein, fibre and vitamin content) of a seed, grain or pulse is improved when sprouted?  There are also loads of other benefits to them – read this article at Living and Raw Foods for more information ..read more

Supplements are a great way to complement any diet with vital vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients. In this post, I’ll explore some of the most popular vegan supplements available in the UK. From vitamin B12 capsules to herbal blends of mushrooms and seaweed extracts – there is something for everyone on this list. Learn about each product’s key features and health benefits to determine which substitutes fits your lifestyle best. Veganism has become increasingly popular worldwide, with more and more people adopting a plant-based lifestyle to support both their health and the health ..read more

Navigating food as a vegan or vegetarian can be tough enough, but what about the things you drink? It might be easy to stick to vegan drinks if you want to. After all, water is vegan and you don’t need to drink anything else, most of the time. However, just because you don’t need to have other drinks, it doesn’t mean you don’t want them. Sometimes you want a tasty drink, whether it’s hot or cold. And, just like food, drinks can often have surprising ingredients that turn out to be neither vegan or vegetarian. If you want to stick to vegan drinks, you have to be careful. Check Instant Drinks fo ..read more

What better way to celebrate World Vegan Month than by enjoying your favourite vegan food at a discount by using a tastecard?  I must admit, I’d forgotten all about tastecard. A friend in London had one for a while and we enjoyed plenty of discounted restaurant meals, so tastecard isn’t completely new to me. Therefore, when tastecard asked me if I’d like to get some discounted vegan food to celebrate World Vegan Month, I said ‘hell yeah!’ As I no longer live in London, the range of places locally offering a tastecard discount were few. And when I say ‘few’, I mean I didn’t even know it wa ..read more

Over on my fitness blog (which is even more neglected than this one, if that was possible), I recounted how, when I first began running as a hobby and as a way to use up the energy I had after stopping smoking, I foolishly didn’t buy a sports bra. I also mentioned I didn’t buy any proper running shoes either, and simply went into town and bought a pair of cheap trainers for £10 that weren’t even comfy enough to walk to the local shop in, let alone suitable for running a few laps around my local park (my lungs weren’t up to the job either, but that’s another story).  All the gear, no idea ..read more

I first reviewed Violife vegan cheese on this blog almost ten years ago. How much has changed since then? Well, Violife have certainly added to their range, that’s for sure!  Ten years ago, I was far more likely to eat dairy cheese than vegan cheese. While I can’t honestly say vegan cheese has improved so much over the years it’s now on a par with the stuff that comes from cows, supermarkets these days have so many different styles and brands of vegan cheese to choose from, you’re bound to find something you like (or at least don’t hate too much).  A dairy-free fridge Since moving in ..read more

Bad Brownie vegan brownies bites are brownies sent through the post which, let’s face it, on a scale of 1-10 of nice things to get in the post must rank at about 11.   Bad Brownie was founded by Paz and Morag, who started off baking their brownies in a tiny flat in Richmond to sell on a Clapham market stall, before going on to get financial backing by my least favourite dragon, Touker Suleyman, on Dragon’s Den (in case you’re wondering, the tall one‘s my favourite).  Most of Bad Brownie’s range isn’t vegan but vegans can choose from three sizes – 12, 16 or 24 pieces and vegan coelia ..read more

Yumbles contacted me a few weeks ago to ask if I’d like to try some of the range of vegan products they sell on their website. Well, of course I did but I wasn’t expecting such a huge variety to choose from.  If you’ve never heard of Yumbles, it’s a curated marketplace of some of the best small batch independent producers in the UK. Your order goes direct to the producer, who will then prepare and send out your order. The upside to this is you get everything freshly prepared and beautifully packaged before being delivered to your door, but the downside is that means more deliveries ..read more