What is nutritional yeast?
It’s a favourite ingredient among plant-based foodies but how much do you know about nutritional yeast? Kate ‘Peach’ gives us the lowdown. Plant-based foodies often …
Boost your calcium intake with plants
Of all the minerals in the body, calcium is the most abundant. While calcium plays a crucial role in building and strengthening bones in our …
Plant Based Healthy Fats: Polyunsaturated Fats
Omega-3’s have long been known for their health benefits. The most commonly known source for omega-3’s are oily fish however, there are lots plant-based sources …
What’s the deal with fibre?
Fibre is the part of plant foods that we can’t digest (1). Whilst other things we eat are broken down and absorbed, fibre travels the …
Key nutrients to consider in a plant-based diet
Plants are so important in our diet. They are packed with a range of vitamins and minerals, some with greater amounts of minerals than others. …
Healthy fats explained
Fat may be calorie dense, but it’s also one of the most important things we can put into our bodies. Our brain depends on adequate …
The lowdown on coconut oil
Coconut oil is hailed as a super healthy alternative food alternative, but how healthy is it compared to other plant-based oils? My Food Bag Nutritionist …
The importance of iron
My Food Bag Nutritionist Emma ‘Edamame’ breaks down why iron is so essential for our bodies and shares the best sources of iron for plant …
Winter vegetables: The unusual suspects
Our Plant Based chef Amelia ‘Amaretti’ shares her favourite three winter vegetables that are just as delicious – if not more! – than some of …
Everything you need to know about hemp
Hemp is a complete protein, containing all nine essential amino acids (for more on what this means check out our protein post here), making it …