HEALTH Soy – the devil’s work, or a misunderstood superfood? While some eye it warily, others pile on the vegan praise. Time and again, soy is a source of controversy. It stands accused of causing many ills: from deforestation to certain diseases, such as a higher risk of breast cancer. What’s more, people worry –…

HEALTH The Princess and the Pea A nutritional wonder out of a fairy tale For a long time, peas were considered old-fashioned and not very tasty, but with veganism increasingly on the rise today, they are making a brilliant comeback and have been transformed from being an outsider to a bright green hip snack. Whether…

HEALTH Get ready to go nuts for nuts! Nuts, seeds and kernels are wonderfully healthy and delicious Nuts, seeds and kernels combine healthy nutrients, full-bodied flavor and versatility, making them a fundamental, and very popular, component of vegan cuisine. Because if you follow a vegan diet, you’re putting the focus on plant power. And that’s…

HEALTH Getting enough protein as a vegan – a challenge or a matter of course? How plant-based food can make up for a lack of animal-derived proteins Anyone wanting to eat consciously and well needs to make sure that their diet is balanced. This applies to flexitarians just as it does to vegetarians, as well…

HEALTH Virtuous sweetness – vegan sugar alternatives vegan, sugar-free sweeteners “Life is too short to live off nothing but crackers!” This sentence could be said in nearly any kitchen, because after all, life without the odd sweet treat wouldn’t be half as beautiful (culinarily, at least). In terms of taste, there are loads of delicious…

HEALTH The coconut – a superfood and a valuable source of oil The coconut as a powerhouse of a fruit: gluten-free, versatile and naturally vegan For people in the South Pacific, coconuts are a staple food – and one which brings them long, healthy lives.So, what are coconuts all about? We’re off to find out…

HEALTH These 5 things happen in your body when you stop eating meat “Rabbit food” is better than meat — this is what happens when you give up animal protein The World Health Organization (WHO) has made a clear statement on meat consumption: eating too much meat is unhealthy. Furthermore, red meat and processed meat…

HEALTH no deficiencies please Plant-based, balanced and healthy – how best to prevent deficiencies “People who eat a vegan diet bring about a permanent state of malnutrition and unbalanced nutrition.” Few prejudices about plant-based diets are as persistent as the mistaken belief that plant-based foods do not provide enough for the body or the metabolism,…