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Berry Smoothie: The Healthiest Vegan Berry Smoothie on the Planet

A berry smoothie is a great way to start the day. Berry smoothies can also be an awesome healthy snack. But are you worried that your berry smoothie is too loaded with sugar?  You might not be getting enough protein or other nutrients in your berry smoothie to get the ultimate best start to your …

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Choline Foods: The 21 Best Plant-Based Sources of Choline

How do you know you’re getting enough choline? We don’t class choline as a vitamin or a mineral - but it is an essential nutrient. This means it’s required for normal bodily function and human health. Although your body makes some, you need to get the majority of choline from your diet to avoid a …

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Is Depression Genetic? 4 Genes Making You Depressed

Depression diagnoses happens now more than ever. And being told to ‘get over it’ is never helpful, especially if you’re left feeling low and hopelessness. For many people, it’s simply not that easy. Regardless of whether you take medication or are having therapy, depression is a struggle. However, the reason you suffer depression may not …

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Samosa Wrap Recipe: Healthy, Whole Food, 100% Plant-Based

Most samosa recipes are difficult to make, time consuming and unhealthy. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Samosa Wrap Recipe: A Whole Food Plant-Based Dinner for the Whole Family! I absolutely love samosas. But can I be bothered to make proper samosas with the pastry and everything? Just for a starter and not …

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9 Nutrient Pitfalls on a Vegan Pregnancy (And How To Avoid Them)

Many women don’t get the nutrients they need during their vegan pregnancy. And getting this right will give their baby the best start in life. A vegan diet is especially low in many of the nutrients which we need more of during pregnancy.  But this isn’t only a problem for a vegan pregnancy. Studies show …

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The Best Whole Food Plant-Based Coleslaw Recipe on The Internet

Summer is almost over but it’s never too late for a good coleslaw. While coleslaw looks healthy, the shop-bought varieties are often packed with oil-based vegan mayo. This makes all the tasty fresh veg, well, a lot less healthy. If you’re eating a salad you want it to be good for you, right?!  Vegan Coleslaw: …

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