DIY Almond Milk
The common ‘facts’ we are told about dairy being healthy and necessary for strong teeth and bones and protein is not entirely true. Dairy actually serves to leak calcium from the bones due to its high levels of acidity and …
Lifestyle
Tips to thrive (and survive) the holiday season
There is no doubt that the hectic holiday season can lead to stress. What people may not realise is that stress can lead to a compromised immune system. Couple that with less sleep, perhaps a little overindulging and being around …
Tropical Pitaya Smoothie Bowl
If you were lucky enough to score yourself this months November Vegan Box, you will discover a beautiful packet of Just Blends Pink Pitaya Powder! Bursting with antioxidants and nutrients, this new groovy superfood is as good fro you as …
Australian Vegan Events!
Between 2015 and 2020, Australia is projected to continue as the third-fastest-growing vegan market in the world looking at a 9.6% growth. In Australia, it’s Tasmania that’s leading demand for vegan options. Newcastle, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Canberra also …
“But, where do you get your protein”…. with pancakes!
Inside this months Vegan Box you’ll find yourself a packet of KOJA Protein Pancakes, and you’ll be wanting to whip these up right away! KOJA Health believes that eating good food is the most important aspect of your health and …
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A Vegan Gift Box – the gift that has a positive ripple effect!
The Vegan Gift Box – A gift that has a positive ripple effect, and truly makes a difference… Being vegan can often mean having challenging conversations with people in our lives that we love. If you’re lucky, maybe your friends and …
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Combat ready for cold and flu season
There are hundreds of viruses that can cause common colds and they seem to come knocking on many of our doors around this time of year. When these little buggers knock us for six I know most of my cruelty-free …
Easy, inexpensive vegan alternatives you can make at home
These days there are vegan alternatives to every animal-based product you can think of. If you don’t have a cruelty free grocer nearby then you can order almost anything online — one way or the other you can get your …
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Mechaly: on trend and cruelty free!
When I decided to go vegan, removing the animal products from my diet was cinch, no worries, over-night cold turkey and it was done! Sadly, the non-food items weren’t as easy, and this took me sometime – some of my …
Waxing lyrical about jojoba
Jojoba has been dubbed a miracle oil in the natural beauty world — and for good reason! It is actually not an oil at all but instead a liquid wax with natural wax esters chemically similar to those found in …
Gut Feeling
One of the many benefits of the vegan diet is having greater gut health – and, as many health practitioners will tell you, flourishing gut flora is the foundation for vibrant health and wellbeing. By cutting meat and dairy from …
Eating Vegan In Adelaide
Last week I traveled to Adelaide to catch the end of the Fringe Festival and a little slice of Womadelaide too. Trip highlights for any travelling compassion-fruit will always include the cruelty-free nuggets sniffed out while on the road. I …
Meat-free and machines in their fields
A couple of weeks ago Nate Diaz rocked the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) world by besting undefeated Conor McGregor with only 12 days to prepare. His surprise victory has made him a household name overnight and has forced those claiming the …
New cruelty-free and sustainable leather!
There is a new fashionable, durable and biodegradable leather on the market and it is made from pineapples! Piñatex has found a way to process pineapple leaves so that the fibres can be transformed into faux-leather. Spanish designer Carmen Hijosa …
No Mean Feet
Once upon a time I never would have considered there was an ethical decision to be made when selecting swaddling for my tootsies. But as a vegan, even a purchase as simple as socks needs to be done consciously. It’s …