Anaemia & low haemoglobin levels can be quite common with some people who are vegans or vegetarians. I have always been slightly anaemic, however, since turning vegan, my blood iron levels have plummeted. It has been quite a challenge finding … Continue reading
Some people think that being vegan or vegetarian means that you are deprived of protein. I used to think that way, but have since discovered many high quality plant protein sources. I knew that protein is found in abundance in … Continue reading
In the initial stages of my vegan journey, grocery shopping and meal planning seemed like a daunting task!! I have slowly learned some really good & tasty vegan alternatives with basics like cheese, mayo, eggs, milk and more. I am … Continue reading
I get so busy during the week that I really do not have the time for lengthy cooking sessions. Week day lunches for me normally consists of soups, sandwiches or salad, and if they comprise of 6 or less ingredients, … Continue reading
I love banana bread. It’s a great way to use up overripe bananas, which I don’t like for some strange reason. When I eat bananas, I like to eat to them when they are ripe to medium ripe. When they … Continue reading
One of my favourite comfort foods is macaroni cheese & making a vegan version of this classic meal was much easier than I expected. In my first few weeks of going vegan, I survived (only just barely) on smoothies, fruit … Continue reading
Being Catholic, my family & I observe Catholic religious holidays and holy days. Today is Shrove Tuesday aka Pancake Day and is the day before Ash Wednesday, which marks the start of the period of Lent. This holiday is … Continue reading
