You can of course add protein to mylkshakes and smoothies by adding natural protein like beans, lentils or nut butters. But if you like to use vegan protein powders (for vegan, athletes or recovering from illness or injury), here are some better brands in sustainable packaging. Protein powders are not substitutes for a healthy diet….
the impact of ‘sustainable palm oil’ on orangutans
Palm oil is used because it’s cheap, and it also contains saturated fat. It’s shipped thousands of miles from Indonesia to put in junk food and its use is destroying the habitats of orangutans and other endangered creatures. Greenpeace says the phrase ‘sustainable palm oil’ is ‘as useful as a chocolate teapot’. Instead look for…
scary dinosaurs (that roamed the Jurassic coast)
England used to have dinosaurs. Of course they are now extinct, but you can still find fossils on the Jurassic Coast (in Dorset and the Isle of Wight). Some relics are still available to see – there is one dinosaur in Weymouth that you can view, who was so big and fierce, he would have…
exploring the world of vegan recipe magazines
Although it’s good that newsagents are now selling vegan recipe magazines, most are cluttered and recommend palm-oil-laden food brands, rather than encouraging to cook with local seasonal produce. Chickpea Magazine is an ad-free indie publication from the US, which offers print or digital copies, with each beautiful issue following a theme. Subscribers also receive ‘Patreon-style…