Indholdsfortegnelse for June 2022 i Vegan Life

You can now find two fabulous new vegan bars in Asda stores — Galaxy Vegan Smooth White and Topic Vegan Fruit and Nut! Galaxy Smooth White Vegan combines rich cocoa butter blended with a creamy almond paste to give you a heavenly vegan treat. This new bar tastes delicious just as it is, melted to dip fruit or as a perfect addition to cakes and bakes! In the past, dairy-free white chocolate has been hard to come by, so Galaxy’s latest release is set to put smiles on a lot of vegans' faces. In a statement sent to Vegan Life, an Asda spokesperson said: “Galaxy is a firm family favourite, so we’re excited to expand the Galaxy Vegan range on shelves by bringing this delicious Galaxy Vegan white treat exclusively…

As vegans, most of us are already aware that humankind’s relationship with animals is not only evil, but dangerous for us humans, too. A new feature-length documentary from executive producers Joaquin Phoenix (Joker) and Rooney Mara (The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo), seeks to expose this underreported link between global pandemics, the failing of antibiotics and our use of animals. The film follows former factory farm livestock vet and whistle-blower Dr Alice Brough as she grapples with the enormity of animal agriculture and the key role it has played historically (and currently) in not only killer diseases and pandemics, but climate change and environmental destruction as well. With expert interviews from industry insiders, government advisors, politicians, premiere scientists and leading doctors, The End Of Medicine sounds the alarm few have…

Cover Recipe Red Pepper & Sun-Dried Tomato Chickpea Shakshuka Serves 3 Once you’ve made a big batch of this amazing shakshuka, you’ll just have to serve it with some crusty bread for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. • Olive oil• 1 red onion, small dice• 3 garlic cloves, crushed• 1 red pepper, small dice• ½ tsp ground cumin• ½ tsp smoked paprika• Pinch of chilli flakes• 60g (2oz) sun-dried tomatoes, chopped• 400g (14.1oz) tin chopped tomatoes• 100g (3.5oz) tomato passata• 1 tin chickpeas, drained (drained weight 240g/8.4oz)• Salt and pepper• 4 tbsp yoghurt or tahini• To serve: bread/toast, fresh coriander, sliced spring onions, chopped nuts/seeds 1 Heat a frying pan with 1 tbsp olive oil and add the onion, red pepper and garlic. Fry for 5 minutes. 2…

Primrose Hill is a romantic destination for any London lovers, but what makes a trip to the scenic spot even better, of course, is going armed with a picnic — or at least a snack or two. Maybe some dog treats, right? Well, Manna London has now re-opened after a long hiatus, worsened by the pandemic. The cosy all-vegan venue is tucked away on a side street off the main drag that leads to the hill; and its all-new menu includes a separate range of deli items perfect for a Primrose picnic. The previous owners, due to family reasons, returned to LA, and left Manna in a limbo situation until all matters were settled. The landlord initiated an upheaval that ended with a more secure building environment (considering Manna has…

Monday The alarm goes off at 6am; after a gym session, we take Flossy, our Pastor Mallorquin for a walk before breakfast — yoghurt topped with homemade choccy-nutty-banana granola and fruit. Gary heads to Our Lady of Sion School where Plant Based School Kitchens operates its first contract, whilst Anna takes our two eldest children to school. In spring, our other business, Vegan Street Food Café is closed during the beginning of the week, so we always have great food to bring home on Sunday. Lunch is leftover Caesar salad with THIS Isn’t Chicken and our own vegan bacon, fak-en, topped on crispy lettuce with vegan garlic dressing, plus gluten-free croutons. Dinner is Heck vegan and gluten-free sausages, mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables, which is always a winner. Tuesday We…

Over the past 20-plus years of my life as a vegan I have heard every conceivable joke, stereotype, and myth about what it means to be plant-based. If you have been vegan for a decent amount of time, or even if you are new to the lifestyle, I’m sure you know exactly what I’m talking about. When people find out we are vegan, they are instant nutrition experts and demand to know where we get our protein, if we miss cheese, why we are so militant about animals and how we would survive on a deserted island with just a pig for a companion. I must admit, the stereotypes of vegans being angry, unhappy, and malnourished used to annoy me when I first became vegan but these days I usually…

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Before we even get to the food, Italy is famous for many things. From art and architecture to fashion and opera. There’s no doubt that Italy is a hotbed of culture. Its luxury brands are held in high regard throughout the world. Whether that’s the fashion brands of Valentino, Versace, Prada and Armani or the coveted cars of Ferrari and Lamborghini. The architecture of the Colosseum, the Leaning Tower of Pisa and Milan Cathedral attract hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. However, if you ask any person what Italy is most famous for, they will probably tell you it's the food. Italian food has long been considered among the best in the world. Pizza, pasta and gelato are just a small number of the delicious dishes that were born…

It’s hard not to be captivated by the artwork of Alev — the vibrant colours, the otherworldliness, the majesty and the powerful meanings that lie beneath. It perfectly expresses the intricacies of nature, whilst suggesting that mankind have lost their connection to it. To find out more, we catch up with the passionate artist and discuss her journey to veganism. Hi, Alev! When and why did you first become vegan? I first chose to be a vegetarian back in 2008, thinking I was doing the best I could for the animals. I had no idea about the horrors going on inside the dairy and egg industries or of the health issues their products caused. It wasn’t until 2017 when I was living in Sweden, that I started experiencing some health…

My son is a lifelong vegan and now 16. Through my job in vegan PR, I have worked the best I can since before he was born, all so he could walk into a sweet shop like any other kid, and buy gelatine-free, cochineal-free and cruelty-free sweets. And he can do so now, just like anyone else — but not just because of me! I never dreamt that there would be so much vegan choice — from toiletries, cleaning products, shoes and clothes to of course, food. It is great that even fast-food places now offer vegan options. I do hope that millions of people go and buy vegan burgers, fall in love with them and stop eating animals. It is bittersweet, of course, as these places can offer much…

Summer is here! And that means hitting the beach or pool at home or abroad. Whether you’re looking for a sophisticated one-piece or an itsy-bitsy bikini, look no further. We promise that you’ll look and feel like a goddess in these sustainable stunners. Sqorpios Elements Mesh Swimsuit £150, sqorpios.com Not one for the feint-hearted, you’ll stand out from the crowd by wearing the Elements Mesh Swimsuit. It’s a true eye-catcher, with mesh fabric giving the impression of a transparent bikini. Without a doubt this swimsuit is bringing seductive and sexy swimwear back, big time! Made from high-quality sustainable fabrics, the Elements Mesh Swimsuit is form-fitting and figure-hugging. It comes with a low-cut back and medium coverage, in both black and white. Whatever colour you choose, you’ll turn a lot of…

A weed is any plant growing where you don’t want it — whether it’s an oak tree, a rose bush or a dandelion. There are a certain number of plants that we have been conditioned to think of as always being weeds: thistles, brambles, stinging nettles, and so on. However, all of these are hugely important to wildlife (and can be to us, too): thistles produce attractive flowers — good for butterflies and many other pollinating insects; brambles produce blackberries — good for us and many bird species; nettles can be used to make tea, ease arthritis, or be fermented to create a plant-food; and dandelions have many health benefits as well as attracting numerous beneficial insects. So, before you pull up something that triggers your weeding reflex, ask yourself…

The recent craze to feed our dogs more and more meat (raw or cooked) comes from the untrue conclusion that dogs need an ancestral diet as they are perceived to be carnivores. Wolves in the wild are different in every capacity to domestic dogs. They hunt in packs and will normally only make a kill once a week, so they would never eat a high saturated fat and high meat-based diet every day; let alone twice a day as pet dogs are fed, without the physical effort of the hunt. Interestingly, wild wolves have been shown to ‘forage’ in the summer for berries gaining most of their protein and nutrients from plants! The most thorough published proof that we have that the digestive system of the dog is different to…

Here at Vegan Life, we are champions of great-tasting vegan food, especially when it comprises of crazy-good carbs, flavoursome, herby sauces and lots of tangy cheese! Italian food delivers on all those fronts — think of fresh pastas, indulgent pizzas and creamy risottos, as well as delicious desserts like rich tiramisu and skilfully flavoured gelatos. The thought of any one of these dishes is enough to make our mouths water. To find out how to make tasty Italian food for ourselves, we catch up with the guests from episode five of the Vegan Life Magazine Podcast. Experts of Italian food, Henry Hampshire — chef and founder of The Pasta Garden — and Nadia Fragnito — cookbook author and presenter — talk us through their pasta tips and pizza topping no-nos.…

In our busy world, we are all guilty of sometimes rushing through life, without really stopping to notice what is happening around us, how we feel or how others feel. Have you ever been going somewhere and arrived at your destination, only to realise you can’t remember anything or anyone on your way there? Or have you started eating an ice cream cone, taken a few licks, to suddenly find that you’ve already reached the chocolatey nub at the bottom? These are prime examples of ‘mindlessness’ or going on ‘autopilot’. But, according to the NHS, paying more attention to the present moment, to our own thoughts and feelings, as well as to the world around us, can thoroughly improve our mental wellbeing. This ‘paying attention’, is otherwise known as ‘mindfulness’…

Unless you live under a very large rock (if you can still find one outside in nature…), you will know that our world’s natural spaces are on the decline. In the UK, this is happening on a massive scale and it is destroying the balance of life, as well as our future. But there is hope — in the form of rewilding. According to Rewilding Britain, rewilding can be defined as the large-scale restoration of ecosystems where nature is then allowed to take care of itself. Rewilding seeks to reinstate natural processes and, where appropriate, missing species, allowing them to shape the landscape and habitats from within (rewildingbritain.org.uk). By reintroducing plants, trees and species back into their natural habitats, rewilding can offer the opportunity to give nature (and us) a…

From the founder of high-end fashion brand, Mulberry, Roger Saul, comes a new British company that’s set to become the darling of the alt-milk scene — Sharpham Park. As of yet, spelt has been little used in vegan milk, but Sharpham Park is hoping to change that, with the release of two innovative Organic Spelt Drinks. Introducing: Organic Naked Oats and Spelt Drink (£1.95 for 1L) and Organic Spelt Barista Drink (£2.50 for 1L) — creamy, nutritious plant-based milks that are superior to most, in both taste and texture. Not only can spelt be grown in the UK, meaning zero air miles, but it also requires 42 per cent less water to grow than other grains, making the new products super sustainable. Sharpham Park’s new Organic Spelt Drinks are proudly…

There are few people quite as talented as Tabay Atkins. At just 16 years old, the young man has accomplished more already than many people do in a lifetime, with much of his accomplishments resulting from his close relationship with his mum. Tabay is not only America’s youngest 500-hour certified yoga teacher, but he is a vegan chef qualified in plant-based nutrition, a Reiki Master, pianist and most recently, a face of global sports brand Nike. After hearing about the very special Tabay, we just had to talk to him to find out just how his journey began, as well as where it is likely to take him throughout the rest of 2022 and beyond. Hi, Tabay! When and why did you first become vegan? I became vegan on the…

Beginning with the ancient Greeks, focusing on ‘the ideal body’ has been societies’ obsession. Although the 20th century generally promoted slim, noncurvaceous bodies as the ideal image of beauty, this is a fairly new phenomenon. The ancient Greeks were obsessed with how they could emphasise and celebrate ‘the ideal body’ within their own culture. This concept can be seen in the ‘Venus Figurine’ sculptures created more than 25,000 years ago. These images place great emphasis on ‘pear shaped’ figures with lots of curves and large breasts, which was the image of beauty at the time. This image was engrained in society until the 20th century at which point there was a stark shift towards a slim and athletic body. It is unclear why this shift happened so radically, but since…

Okay, we know what you’re thinking: ‘Picnics are so 2021…’ — in the UK, we all certainly made the most of our only lockdown freedom when the rules were first relaxed last year. Like many British people, you may be tired of them now that we can socialise without COVID limitations but hear us out: picnics have so much more to give. They can be truly fun and special occasions if you use your imagination and plan ahead. So, what can we do to make our picnics a little less pedestrian and give them a lot more pizzaz? Let’s find out. Pick a cuisine Instead of opting for standard sandwiches and nibbles, why not choose a country, and serve only food that is traditional to that place? Just remember to…

When I received a reminder from Vegan Life editor, Gemma, that my next article was due, I was three days into being bed bound with what seemed to be flu. All four of the coronavirus tests that I took were negative. I feel like it not being ‘Rona’ has to be clarified these days! I don’t do well when I’m sick; I actually think around the time that Gemma emailed, I was trying to work out how I could be sedated, then brought back around when I was well again! I will legitimately start questioning whether I can pull through this, everything is a chore — and by everything, I clearly mean brushing my teeth and washing myself. I didn’t have much of an appetite and I certainly didn’t have…

Fast fashion is one of the biggest culprits when it comes to causing environmental damage, as well as human rights issues. But what exactly is it and is there a way we can stop it? At a basic level, fast fashion is defined as ‘inexpensive clothing produced rapidly in response to trends’. The issue is not only reserved to online stores, who release thousands of new garments each week, unfortunately, the retail industry is rife with unethical fashion production and some of the biggest culprits might surprise you. Take a walk down your local high street and you’ll see examples of fast fashion everywhere. Trendy dresses for spring in colours you’d only wear once, impractical seethrough cardigans that you’d wear only on a night-out and T-shirts embellished with slogans that…