Living in a sparsely populated, far away country like Australia means missing out on plant-based versions of staple foods that are abundant overseas. It’s basically impossible to find a nutritionally equivalent, palatable, plant-based yogurt in Australia. Not willing to accept the lack of yogurt in my life, I took matters into my own hands and …
It’s the simple things in life! Who doesn’t love peanut butter?? It’s a delicious nutrient powerhouse that you can do so much with. I’d decided to try some different egg replacers in my baking… and lo and behold! I was super impressed at how well these gluten free, vegan peanut butter cookies turned out with …
It’s 2 hours after lunch and you notice the gremlins in your tummy. You had a green salad for lunch because you’re trying to lose a couple of kilos. Your concentration is fading. You’re craving something sweet. Sound familiar? You know you need a high protein snack that’s high in fibre to balance your blood …
As plant-based eating becomes mainstream, it’s good to appreciate the versatility of humble old tofu. Aside from being a nutritional powerhouse, tofu may be the most practical of all soy products, because of its neutral flavour and meaty texture. When transitioning to a plant-based diet, replacing animal protein with a similar amount of plant-based protein …
I’m always advocating for people to add more plants to their diet, regardless of whether they are plant-based or not. One of the easiest ways to do this is by swapping the protein source in your favourite recipes. This is great because it means you don’t have to reinvent the wheel, think of new recipes, …