Indholdsfortegnelse for June 2021 i Vegan Life

Hello, Summer is here (whether the weather knows it or not!), and what better way to embrace the new season, than with an outdoor feast? If you enjoy dining alfresco, you’re in luck; our recipe pages this month are brimming with dishes and goodies for enjoying in your garden or out in glorious nature. Picnic lovers are in for an even bigger treat — our ultimate guide to picnicking will help you pack the tastiest food hamper, host the most enjoyable experience and pick the best place for your blanket. Aside from an alfresco fiesta, we’ve got a whole host of healthy breakfasts, gazpacho lunch recipes — perfect for enjoying in the sunshine — and dinnertime bowls of goodness. You are certainly spoilt for choice! As well as food, the Vegan…

LoveRaw has just added another mouth-watering new product to its top selling vegan Cre&m Wafer Bar range — this time, in white chocolate. Made from LoveRaw’s very own branded white chocolate, the LoveRaw Cre&m Wafer Bar in White Choc contains no artificial nonsense, no palm oil and no dairy. Already stocked at multiple retailers around the UK, it’s also available to buy directly from eatloveraw.com at an RRP of £1.69. There are also rumours of a third flavour of wafer bar to be joining the current range… With news to be announced by the brand later this year. The founders of LoveRaw, Manav and Rimi Thapar, are ‘very excited’ that their first vegan version of a confectionery favourite has been such and hit and know that this second product in…

ThinK Wine No less than three years ago, Katherine Jones was working as a marketing manager in Manchester, driving day-in-day-out to the office from her home in Liverpool. But on the weekends, with the earnings she scraped together to fund flights to Italy, she was meeting with winemakers from all over Treviso, Italy's prosecco-growing region, with a view to creating her own vegan and organic prosecco with reduced sugar content. Against all the odds and in the arcane, hierarchical male-dominated world of wine, two years later, Katherine has a hugely successful wine business — ThinK Wine Group — distributing her healthy wines across the UK. She has recently caught the eye of the producers of Amazon Prime's forthcoming reality show, The Social Movement in which young CEOs come together to…

Hi Vegan Life, I would like to say what an inspiration your magazine is for so many. I became vegetarian over 40 years ago and thought I was living a cruelty-free life. Then one day, at a Mind, Body, Spirit show in Manchester, I came across a magazine from The Vegan Society with adverts for non-leather boots, which I liked. So, I bought the magazine and read it from cover to cover on the tram home. My eyes were opened, and I was vegan by the time I arrived home! That was 25 years ago, and now Vegan Life is the magazine doing the same for people. It only takes one product or recipe to spark an interest and then you find out so much. There is no turning back…

Each month, send us your questions and we’ll pitch them to those in the know. Whether you’re unsure about the best way to cook tofu, or you need some vegan dating advice, we’ve got your back. Q Now that gyms have re-opened, I’d like to up my protein intake — what are the best vegan sources? It certainly feels good to be back in Lycra doesn’t it? There are two ways to increase our protein intake: we can specifically choose foods that have more of it, and we can add supplements to our diet. Of course, we can also do both. High-protein foods include tofu and other soya products, peas, beans and lentils, nuts and seeds. And there are plenty of easy ways to include these products like adding soya…

Do you remember the olden days when the only vegan option was a baked potato with houmous? Seriously. This was once the only thing I could eat during a stop at a cafe in the UK’s Lake District just over seven years ago. Baked potato might not have been the plant-based go-to in your town but I’m sure if you’ve been vegan for as long as I have, you will have similar hardship stories even though the food itself probably differed. As pioneering vegans 10 and 20 years ago, we became overly familiar with baked beans, mushroom risotto, and salad with chips when dining out. There were few choices and even fewer vegan restaurants, food stalls, cafes or eateries. A day trip out of your local area often meant you…

Classic Gazpacho Serves 4 This beautiful cold Andalusian soup is best made fresh on a hot summer’s day. It provides a symphony of flavours, textures and colour. • 10 vine tomatoes, cored and diced• ½ cucumber, peeled and diced• 1-2 peppers (green if you want to be authentic), diced• 1 red onion, chopped• 1-2 cloves garlic, crushed• 2 tbsp sherry/red wine vinegar• 75ml (2.6 fl oz) extra virgin olive oil• Salt and freshly ground black pepper• 1 tbsp lemon juice• Handful fresh basil leaves• Cold water• Chilli pepper, finely chopped 1 Reserving a handful of raw ingredients for the garnish, place all ingredients (chilled) except chilli in a blender and blitz. Add a little cold water and blend until it has reached your preferred consistency (We like it smooth but…

If you’ve had trouble sleeping recently, then you’re certainly not alone. With the massive disruption to daily life from the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us are finding it challenging to maintain normal routines. And, now, more people than ever are seeing an occasional restless night turn into sleep problems and insomnia. Fortunately, there is a range of natural and healthy ways to improve your sleep patterns, allowing you to recharge and earn a few well-deserved Zzzz’s without resorting to pills and medication. As a family business based around sustainable wellbeing, we’ve seen a significant increase in We Are Kynd customers asking if CBD will help with insomnia. And from our experience, it can certainly play a part in maintaining a healthy routine. It’s important to remember that everyone has the…

We all know that the planet needs humans to make some drastic changes to our lives, as well as efforts to save and protect it — but in the immediate future, that’s unlikely to happen on a large scale. However, does that mean that we should do nothing? No! If we, personally, cannot instigate widespread changes, then we should do whatever we can do. Small changes and acts, if committed by enough people, can amount to big wins for the environment, its inhabitants and the impacts of climate change. Here are seven ideas to save the world that you can undertake without going to great lengths. 1. Go vegan For those of you that are at the beginning of your vegan journey, adopting a plant-based diet is one of the…

Usha’s Very Own When Usha, a microbiologist, was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in 2014, she feared her life was over. To stop disease progression, she followed medical advice, but also transformed her family’s Indian vegetarian recipes to be lean, vegan and gluten-free. It worked. And now, she’s launched a food blog so everyone can create her delicious and health-conscious meals. Usha’s Very Own — with recipes, photos and videos on its website, Instagram and Facebook — is attracting curry-lovers, health nuts and, of course, people trapped at home keen on a new hobby. “This food comes from the heart,” says Usha, who has taken early retirement. “The recipes are authentic and true to the flavours my mum shared with us. But I use organic, fresher ingredients, strip out most dairy,…

@originswellbeing @veganlife_mag Balloo the cat enjoying the mag. Sent by Maria Altoft on Facebook @veganlifemagazine @purplecarrotliverpool @veganlife_mag Why I am vegan They say the normal thing to do is to drink milk from gentle animals, hundreds pressed together in the stink of little to no fresh air, no room for their hooves to move, kept in continuous pregnancy, I say …that's not normal. They say it's good for us to eat hormone-laden meat and the little ones are tastiest, while their mothers search, lowing. I say …that's not good for any being. They say work without asking where the company's money is going, bank without knowing it's supporting the arms race and deep Earth oil drilling. I say I want to live with awareness. I want to live with love.…

Beauty From Within Radiance Cleanse Signature Cleanse Ingestible skincare and beauty-boosting elixirs are one of 2021’s up-and-coming trends — and these divine drinks are just the ticket. Radiance Cleanse has your total wellbeing at its core, specialising in premium quality, cold-pressed juices. Their dedication to using only the freshest and most nutritious vegan ingredients doesn’t just enhance the taste of Radiance but the health benefits, too. One day cleanse from £65, radiancecleanse.com Health Boosting Viridian Vegan EPA & DHA Oil Sustainably sourced omega-3 featuring marine algae derived EPA and DHA with chia seed oil from South America and natural orange oil. A daily intake of 2ml per day contributes to the normal function of the heart, eyes and brain. £22.45, viridian-nutrition.com Go Nuts Nutty Bruce Activated Almond and Coconut M*lk…

Overnight Turmeric Porridge Serves 2-3 Start your day on the bright side with this sunny yellow porridge. The toppings can be varied — try sliced banana or blueberries and sesame seeds, or a pinch of ground cinnamon with stewed fruit. • 100g (3.5 oz) rolled oats• 700ml (1.2 pint) almond, soya or light coconut milk• 2 tsp ground turmeric• 2 tbsp demerara sugar• 1 tsp vanilla bean paste• Pinch of salt To serve: • Slices of mango• Pomegranate seeds• Toasted coconut flakes 1 Put all the ingredients into the slow cooker, cover with the lid and cook on low for 4-6 hours. If your slow cooker has the function has the function to swich over automatically to ‘keep warm’ once the cooking time is up, leave to cook overnight. Alternatively,…

Lyonsleaf Calendula Cream A 100 per cent natural, soothing emollient for adults and children over three years. Made with pure plant oils, home grown herbs and nothing else. 30ml for £10.95, lyonsleaf.co.uk Ethique Sugarplum Lip Balm A tinted lip balm to nourish and hydrate lips made with cocoa butter, castor seed, moringa and jojoba oils. It also comes in plastic-free, home compostable packaging! £6.50, ethique.co.uk Monat Scalp Purifying Scrub A two-in-one scrub that gently exfoliates the surface of your hair and scalp, using apple cider vinegar, AHAs and sugar. £48, monatglobal.com/uk FRUU.. Bergamot and Neroli Deodorant Balm Want something that keeps you smelling fresh all day? That is 100 per cent natural and aluminium-free, and without sodium bicarb? FRUU is here for you. £8.99, fruuurskin.com Inika Organic Pressed Mineral Eyeshadow…

Toast Ale Gift Case Toast Ale uses surplus bread to replace virgin barley, meaning they use less land, water and energy to brew their tasty beers — AND they avoid carbon emissions. Their mixed Gift Case makes the perfect present. From £22.50, toastale.com Friendly Soap Co. Shaving Bar in Orange & Lavender Forget your foams and junk your gels, this naturally soothing bar makes a wonderful lather for a luxurious wet shave. Free from plastic, cruelty and preservatives. £2.75, friendlysoap.co.uk Will’s Vegan Shoes Classic 3.5cm Belt A beautiful, buckled belt, handmade with Italian vegan plant-leather and bio-oils; this is the perfect gift for a stylish dad. £37, wills-vegan-shoes.com The Big Cheese Making Kit The Big Vegan Cheese Making Kit Is your father figure a cheese lover? Show him the wonders…

Tofu Buddha Bowl Serves 4 This yummy and nutritive tofu Buddha bowl has broccoli, red pepper, sweet potato, spinach, rainbow quinoa, tahini and delicious crispy sesame tofu! • 2 blocks extra-firm tofu• 450g (16 oz) broccoli florets• 1-2 red peppers• 1 large sweet potato• 90g (3.1 oz) spinach• 500-740g (17-26 oz) quinoa, cooked• 2 avocados• 3 tbsp olive oil• 2 tbsp sesame oil (and more if needed)• Soy sauce to top• Salt and pepper to taste 1 Cook quinoa according to package instructions. 2 Preheat oven to 175°C/350°F/Gas 4. Chop peppers into pieces and thaw broccoli if using frozen, or chop into pieces if using fresh, then cut sweet potato into cubes. 3 Toss these with the olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Place on a baking dish…

Most of us are aware that art can be a powerful form of expression, and means of sharing important experiences and messages, but have you ever thought about how video games can also achieve this? Spain-based Laura Nualart is a vegan illustrator, graphic designer and video game creator, who is using all of her artistic talents to accomplish such a thing. We talked to Laura to find out more. Tell us about your journey to veganism. I’ve always loved animals. As a child, I was obsessed with saving insects and all kinds of creatures and felt horrible every time I saw any animal suffering. As a teenager, I knew that it was very hypocritical to eat animals while wanting their safety and happiness, so I knew that at some point…

Alpro Alpro’s Pistachio Mousse is two layers of decadence — featuring one layer of pistachio mousse atop a bed of creamy chocolate ganache. £2 for two, alpro.com Wicked Kitchen For ultimate indulgence, spoon into this Chocolate and Salted Caramel Sundae. With salted caramel and chocolate mousse layers, chocolate and salted caramel sauces and dark chocolate drops, it’s heaven. £1.30, tesco.com Freaks of Nature This Lemon Mousse is not only vegan, but gluten-free. It is light and bursting with zingy citrus, making it a perfect summertime treat. £2 for two, freaksofnature.co.uk…

Available in two delectable varieties, Smokey BBQ and Spicy Sriracha, leading meat-free brand Squeaky Bean’s new Bites will allow vegan food lovers to sink their teeth into breadcrumbed snacks that are more than just chicken substitutes. Made from oak-smoked tomatoes and smoked paprika, the new Smokey BBQ Chicken Style Bites possess a sweet grilled flavour, which deliver that straight-off the barbeque taste sensation. The Spicy Sriracha Bites pack a habanero chilli punch combined with creamy vegan mayo that will deliver a moment of plant-powered bliss.…

Next Month’s Star Letter Prize Send your emails and poems to Gemma.Tadman@primeimpact.co.uk to be in with a chance of winning a selection of goodies from plant-based kitchen sidekick Squeaky Bean, including a case of their brand new Chargrilled Cajun Mini Fillets — one of the most realistic plant-based chicken alternatives on the market — as well as a case of Smokey BBQ and Spicy Sriracha Bites. Plus, we’re giving away a Squeaky Bean branded Chilly’s Food Pot, perfect for picnics or food on the go, and a ‘Tuck into Tasty’ apron, which is great for summer barbecue occasions. You can find Squeaky Bean at Asda, Co-op, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Waitrose. Visit squeakybean.co.uk…

R+Co Bleu Featherlight Hairspray This hairspray is vegan, cruelty-free, gluten-free, colour-safe AND boasts packaging that is made from postconsumer recycled plastic. £40, randco.com Kin Kind CLEAR my head! Shampoo and Conditioner Bars With a fresh apple fragrance, these shampoo and conditioner bars work wonders for itchy and flaky scalp, all while helping you to reduce your plastic use. From £12.15, kinkind.co.uk Tell us about By Sarah London. By Sarah London is the sister-founded skincare brand, inspired by my sister's recovery from life threatening leukaemia and my journey to formulating innovative skincare to restore her sensitive skin. We know what it’s like to have sensitive skin and feel overwhelmed and underserved by skincare: our collection actively supports the health of the skin by promoting a healthy skin microbiome through scienceled formulas…

As the longer days of warmer weather stretch out before us, I decided to look for some summer inspiration for entertaining and self-care. What I found was creativity in abundance from a handful of ground-breaking companies in a plentiful vegan marketplace. Natural yoga mats I was determined to come out of lockdown and into the summer with improved fitness but finding the perfect vegan yoga mat was surprisingly hard. After a lot of false starts, I found Zen Bear (zenbear.co.uk) with a stunning selection of uplifting bright designs. Their Nila mat, like all their mats, has a vegan suede top and at 6mm thickness gives your body an all over support — it cocoons you as you relax into your routine. As a beginner, this has been a game changer…

Think that picnicking is a modern-day activity? Not at all! Around the world, we have been enjoying picnics, in one form or another, for centuries, although they have changed a lot over the years. The word ‘picnic’ fist cropped up in the 1600s, originating from the French word ‘pique-nique’, a term for wealthy gourmands bringing along bottles of wine to restaurants when dining out. The ‘pique-nique’ evolved to highbrow al fresco meals, eventually becoming big in Victorian England for people from all walks of life (littlepotatoes.com). Today, picnics allow us to enjoy great-tasting food amongst nature and our favourite people. They allow a slightly freer dining experience than meals taken up a table and help us to reconnect with the Earth from which our food was grown. But, when picnicking,…

The Netherlands: Dutch sushi restaurant adds vegan fish to menu Popular restaurant, Sushi Point (sushipoint.nl), in the Netherlands, recently added five new vegan dishes to its menu at all 32 locations throughout the country. Now on the menu, you’ll also find Lemon Ebi Urakmaki (julienned carrots with avocado and sriracha vegan mayo topped with daikon cress); plant-based deep-fried Lemon Ebi; vegan Spicy ‘Salmon’ Rolls and other tasty plant-based seafood items. As well as this, Sushi Point now offers a ‘Happy Vegan Combo’, which includes 18 pieces of vegan Spicy ‘Salmon’, Lemon Ebo, nigiri Miami and edamame. All dishes are made with plant-based fish, produced and supplied by Dutch brand, Vegan Zeastar of food company Vegan Finest Foods (veganfinestfoods.com). Vegan Zeastar is renowned for creating vegan seafood that offers the taste…

The last year or so has seen many of us trying to shed some weight — after we all got sourdoughhappy with the comfort baking, some of us put on a few pounds. Others were more concerned with the health risks of obesity combined with COVID. Let me preface this by saying that as someone perfectly capable of drinking an entire carton of melted vegan Ben and Jerry’s, I am certainly not about to judge anyone for anything, and as long as you’re ok with where you are, then I am too. For me, I decided to lose some weight, but this has been a lifelong story, and not some fleeting lockdown-related Fun New Thing To Try after growing my hair out and spending some (low) quality time with Joe…