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What I Learned About Kindness Toward People After More Than Five Years as a Vegan
I have been a vegan since 2019. An increasingly diverse social life evolved in recent years. This includes collaborating with people who have different understandings or attitudes towards veganism and plant-based diets. The best representation of positive veganism includes peace and kindness towards non-vegans and people who live contrasting lifestyles.
Deals After Boxing Day
It’s that time of the year. Wellness and sustainability can be affordable, especially with special deals. Get natural essential oils, skincare, and more.
How to make high-protein, low-cost meals and snacks
Transform your foods into protein-abundant nourishment with these humble ingredients.
Christmas blog posts over the years
It’s another Christmas in this post-pandemic era. Here is a flashback to past blog posts about Christmas wellness and sustainability.
Anyone can use natural, mainstream ingredients for a centrepiece instead of Tofurky.
No offence to the fake meat industries, but I know some plant-based health nuts and omnivorous folks who feel more comfortable with familiar ingredients. This is why we need to consider homemade centrepiece roasts when preparing for festivities.
Here are some foods that contribute to meatiness in a loaf without any animals.
The chilled way to enjoy frozen pineapple in the summer
Did you know you can make a sugar-free healthy slushie at home? It’s easy and refreshing. Here’s what you need to do.
Exciting: Eco Arts and Crafts products are available from Biome!
I have been a fan of the powdered paints and natural crayon sticks for a while. These colourful supplies are vegan-friendly and home compostable. It’s great news to see these art materials at Biome. It means that anyone can bundle eco art goodies with other sustainable shopping.
The secret to a more diverse porridge
Everyone should be cooking oats in Australia’s cold weather at the moment. The only thing that’s better than steamy porridge is a bowl that contains an abundant diversity of plants. Here is an easy way to get more goodness in your morning breakfast.
Mother’s Day Treats and Comforts
I now applaud the gifts that aim for pampering and relaxation. It may be typical. However, it lets us slow down in a world that is always moving. This is why I am grateful to share some ideas for Mother’s Day products that give a mum time to be mindful.
The laziest breakfast you need to eat
Breakfast should not always be complicated, especially when life is busy. You can enjoy a nourishing breakfast without sacrificing time and health. Here’s a high-protein meal you can heat in just a few minutes.
What to make with oats
You can create more than porridge with humble rolled oats. Boasting health benefits, they are a wonderful staple in the kitchen. You can try these ideas to get more from your oats at home.
White Bean Avocado Guacamole Dip/Spread
Blend this spread in seconds or minutes to get more beans nourishing your day.
How to make burgers from leftover meals
Turn your old meal-prepped batches and leftovers into burgers when you get bored of the same textures.
Natural and organic nappy creams
Switch to gentle creams for rashes to avoid chemicals that are concerning. Here are some nappy creams that are either certified organic or generally natural.
Breakfast crumbled tofu with kale, mushrooms, and homemade mayo sauce
We have heard of scrambled tofu. But how do you cook a crumbled tofu? This is more dry and fried, and it doesn’t have the texture of a scramble.
Where to find stylish vegan boots
Here is my list of vegan-friendly boots. I included a few that I would not wear because other people may need to know about them. However, most of these pairs are my sort of style. Some are even made from sustainable alternatives to plastic for further sustainability.
The ingredient that transformed my scrambled tofu
I had a set way I liked my homemade scrambled tofu until I experimented with this one product. I previously emphasised intense tomato paste and balsamic vinegar. Then, I mixed a different ingredient through the soft soy for a dramatically different feel. This vegan scramble felt as eggy as possible without adding black salt, which could be included when available. This meal is dairy-free, egg-free and only made with plants. It’s great for anyone who is lactose-intolerant, avoiding these products for ethical reasons or simply for personal preference. It also tastes great.
Natural pre-made foods
Life gets busy. Sometimes we don’t have the time to prepare meals and snacks. These convenient foods are more natural than many products in the stores. Treat yourself to wonderful flavours of easy, time-saving goodness.
Accidentally vegan snacks you probably already eat
Vegan-friendly foods can be mainstream, accessible ingredients. They don’t always have to be specialist, processed products. Here are some plant-based foods you likely eat anyway.
Ways to drink more water in the day
We all need to hydrate. We know it is important. It takes a conscious choice to drink enough water in busy everyday life. Here are some ways to get more water in your day.
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