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When the UN recently announced that going vegan could save the planet, it sparked worldwide conversation on vegetarianism and veganism. Animal products (including cheese, eggs and meat) cause more damage to the environment than emissions from cars. According to the University of Chicago, going vegan is 50 per cent more effective in reducing your greenhouse emissions than switching to a hybrid car. Many of us can’t imagine life without fish and chips and chicken tikka masala. So what do vegans eat, then? (more…)

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It’s likely you’ll be spending a lot of time with friends and family this summer, and you may well be invited to stay over if your loved ones live far away. While staying overnight at the home of your brother or sister may feel like second nature, what’s the right etiquette if you don’t know your hosts that well? Here’s how to be the best house guest, in any situation, and be sure you’ll be invited back for another stay. (more…)

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Just because you’re vegetarian doesn’t mean you can’t have fun with a grill this summer. The culture of the barbecue may be traditionally meat-focused, but you can still prepare delicious vegetarian-friendly food on your barbecue. As with any barbecue, the secret to a good vegetarian barbecue lies in the sauce. It’s as easy as just mixing together a few ingredients. Here are some of our favourite marinades for veggies. (more…)

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The UN is urging the world to opt for a vegan diet to help to combat global warming and environmental damage. Eating less meat and dairy, according to the UN, is absolutely vital to combat climate change. Agriculture, especially meat and dairy farming, accounts for 70 per cent of global fresh water use, 38 per cent of total land use, and a substantial 19 per cent of the planet’s greenhouse emissions. (more…)

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A new study has shown that people who eat a vegetarian diet are more appealing, and it seems that the attraction is all in the skin. So how does it work, and is it possible to reap the benefits without going completely veggie? Find out about the new research that’s set to make the vegetarian lifestyle far more attractive than it seems. (more…)

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Even the most well-meaning host can go wrong with vegetarian food. It’s not simply a case of leaving meat out of the dish, because there are more than a few different kinds of vegetarian diet. If you’re having guests over, it always pays to ask what they do and don’t eat, as well as to check whether anyone has any food allergies or foods that they simply can’t stand. Once you’re well-informed, you can start getting inspired with interesting meal ideas for all kinds of dietary preferences. (more…)

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In the past, myths about vegetarianism have abounded, vegetarians were thought to be pale and sickly, limited to a diet of bland vegetables and strange grains. But now a new myth is surfacing; the myth of the healthy vegetarian. Studies, including the massive 25-year Oxford Vegetarian Study in the UK, are suggesting vegetarianism may be a good option for the health conscious. Lowered risks of cancer, lower levels of bad cholesterol, and a longer lifespan are just some of the benefits offered by a vegetarian diet. (more…)