Posts by VeganLife
December 15th – SkinGenius Foaming Face Wash
SkinGenius Foaming Face Wash, worth £17.99 The 100% natural SkinGenius Foaming Face Wash gently and effectively removes impurities and excess oil, cleanses and cleans the face without over-drying the skin. It is specially formulated to help clean and clear oily skin and fight the bacteria that cause pimples, spots and acne. The synergistic behaviour of…
Read MoreBaked Sweet Potato Salad with Chilli, Coriander and Tamari
Preparation time: 5 minutes, plus cooling Cooking time: 40 minutes Total time: 45 minutes, plus cooling Serves: 10 Ingredients 10 small sweet potatoes (about 200g each) 100g unsalted peanuts 4 limes 4 tbsp tamari 4 red chillies, finely chopped Bunch coriander, leaves picked Bunch mint, leaves picked Method Preheat the oven to 200˚C, gas mark 6.…
Read MoreRoast Red Cabbage with Parsley Pesto Dressing
Preparation time:15 minutes Cooking time: 45 minutes Total time: 1 hour Serves: 4 as a side Ingredients 1.5kg red cabbage, trimmed and sliced into 10 wedges through the core 100ml extra virgin olive oil ½ tsp dried chilli flakes 25g pack flat leaf parsley, roughly chopped 15g whole almonds 1 garlic clove, roughly chopped…
Read MoreNutty Pithivier with Watercress & Pistachio Pesto
An excellent vegetarian or vegan alternative to the Christmas roast that works well with all the trimmings. Preparation time:1 hour, plus chilling Cooking time:1 hour 30 minutes Total time:2 hours 30 minutes, plus chilling Serves: 8-10 Ingredients 2 x 320g sheets puff pastry (use non-dairy pastry if vegan) 200g (about 8) savoy cabbage leaves 250g mixed…
Read MoreTesco launch app to help cook vegan Christmas dinners
UK supermarket, Tesco, has released an app to help people cook vegan meals, just in time for the Christmas period. It is expected that 48 per cent of Christmas dinner hosts will be serving a meat-free option, catering for either a vegan or vegetarian guest. The Festive Menu Helper allows users to put in the…
Read MoreDecember 14th -Soothe the Senses Bath and Body Collection
Soothe the Senses Bath and Body Collection, worth £52 This is a collection for when you want to feel like a true goddess. Prepare to indulge in ultimate relaxation and bask in silky softness. Featuring a calming bath soak, freshly made with a blend of aromatherapeutic essential oils, including frangipani flower and cedarwood to restore…
Read MoreMeat consumption in EU to reduce by 2030
An agricultural report published by the EU has stated that people in Europe will consume less meat per capita. In the next 12 years, meat consumption will drop from 69.3kg to 68.6kg. While this may seem like a small amount, animals’ lives will still be saved, and the environmental effect of animal agriculture lessened. The…
Read MoreDecember 13th – Isla Apothecary
Reset Ritual Pulse Point Therapy, worth £12 Reset old and unhelpful thought patterns, clear stagnant energy, and introduce calm where it lacks with Reset Ritual; you’re on the go aromatherapeutic anointing companion. For harmony and clarity, apply directly onto pulse points including temples, wrists, behind the ears and soles of the feet. Bonus: Provides relief to everyday…
Read MoreVegan food noted as top food trend for 2019
Delivery food service, Uber Eats, has stated that vegan food will be one of the biggest food trends for 2019, keeping it in the public eye. In the company’s latest report, it identified different food trends throughout 2018 and their predictions for next year. Plant-based food took the top spot for next year, closely followed…
Read MoreMeat reduction initiative wins climate change prize
Green Monday, a meat reduction programme, has won an award for its contribution to reducing the effects of climate change. The Roddenberry Prize has a $1 million prize pot to companies and initiatives that contribute to helping lessen the impact of, and prevent climate change. Green Monday won the Plant-Rich Diets category with their efforts…
Read MoreViva! Urges Consumers to End Turkey Suffering at Christmas
In the lead up to Christmas, vegan charity, Viva! (viva.org), is visiting several cities around the UK, prompting consumers to ditch turkey meat this year, and raise awareness of the cruelty involved in preparing their Christmas dinner. The outreach events are scheduled to take place in Leicester, Southampton and Swansea, with free vegan turkey-style samples…
Read MoreWhat Can You Give This Christmas?
In 1843 Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol was published. This book is arguably Dickens’ best known novel and it really has stood the test of time, being reproduced in popular media and film countless times including the unforgettable A Muppet Christmas Carol. If you don’t know the story, A Christmas Carol details the transformation of…
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