The human body is home to trillions of bacteria that help digest your food, improve nutrient absorption, control your mood, protect you from the bad bugs, and boost your immune system. They’re super important, but how can you get probiotics or these healthy bacteria if you’re excluding both dairy and soy from your diet? As you probably know, most people associate good bacteria with eating yogurts. And that’s a fantastic way of boosting levels of healthy bacteria, but not much use if you’re on a vegan diet or if you’re lactose intolerant. Soy yogurts are another great way to obtain …

Lutein and Zeaxanthin are two types of carotenoids found in fruits and vegetables. Regular consumption of foods which contain these carotenoids also appears to play an important role in the protection of various diseases including macular degeneration. Both being lipid-soluble, they can accumulate in the body and provide powerful antioxidant and protective benefits. Fortunately, on a plant-based vegan diet, it’s very easy to get a lot of lutein and zeaxanthin if you choose the right foods. Green leafy vegetables are a great source, but research has been conducted over the last few years to find the best sources of these amazing …

If you’re a vegan and on a raw food diet, you’re most likely quite lean. You’ll also be protected against the development of diabetes and heart disease. The downside is that you might be at a greater risk of osteoporosis, especially if you’re a woman. So getting enough calcium and vitamin D is super important to maintain strong bones! As you get older, your risk of falling increases, and not having strong bones could put you at risk of serious injuries like a hip fracture. The recovery times are long and sometimes you need surgery, which is a big deal. If you …

White tea with Pomegranate is a great combination and provides unique and powerful antioxidants for better health and wellness. White tea has a more delicate and has a milder taste than green tea. And with the natural sweetness and tangy flavor of pomegranate, this combination is a delightful drink if you’re looking for something different. The first time I had tasted this tea was in a hotel in Oxford. It might’ve been the first time I had ever tasted pomegranate actually, and I’m glad that I tried it out! Before trying out this tea, I had always had my green tea …

Garlic has some amazing health benefits, one of them being its ability to significantly decrease blood pressure and reduce the risk of stroke and heart attacks. They call high blood pressure a ‘silent killer’ because the symptoms aren’t obvious. So how can you protect yourself using garlic and what is the best way to take it? Garlic is an ingredient used a lot in different types of food. The problem is that the garlic is often cooked at high temperatures and the allicin, which is one of the main sulfur compounds in garlic, is significantly reduced to non-existent in the …

Milk is a staple of many people’s diets, but us vegans have to look for substitutes that we can use in our diet. Fortunately, we are spoiled for choice for non-dairy milk, and you can be sure that you won’t feel that you miss dairy at all. These vegan milk substitutes are often fortified with Vitamin D and Calcium to make up for what you’re not getting any more from regular dairy milk. And because there are so many choices, different types of milk can be used for different things. They are perfect for cereal, tea, hot chocolate, baking, smoothies …