Veganuary

January mission:VEGANUARY

January is a time where all the FAD diets reappear. Veganism has reached a lot of popularity due to the benefits it has on the planet and welfare of animals. Although, can sometimes be misconstrued as a diet/route for weight loss. It is essential to proclaim that veganism is a lifestyle choice NOT a diet.

This is based on the reasons that being vegan opting for a plant-based diet is based on the moral foundation to promote sustainability and protect the welfare of animals. Veganism isn't for everyone although perhaps adapting your diet to limit meat intake will help to sustain the planet i.e cutting out meat 1-2 days a week. There are a multitude of benefits which go alongside vegansim. Despite this, this can also be taken to extremities which is important to be careful of. Ensuring your diet is reaching the correct protein intake. 


Secondarily to this a diet which is excessively labelled vegan friendly may not always be healthy, a few products out there are replacing meat with processed sugar, additives and preservatives. Therefore, a diet which doesn't contain animal products may not always be a healthy choice and can lack nutrients . Ensure that you always read the ingredients listed on the back of the pack. As you can be an unhealthy vegan! 
Here is an example; 
Vegan saffron smoothie to kick start your day (full recipe on previous blog post). 

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Hula hoops also advertised as 'vegan friendly'.

Lemon and Tumeric energy balls

Lemon and turmeric energy balls

These Lemon Turmeric Energy Balls are …

• blended using raw ingredients 
• Natural, free from; refined sugars, preservatives and additives. 
• Great for muscle and nervous system function. 
• Immune boosting high strength turmeric 
• great as a post- work out snack. 
• on the go, cup of tea or as an addition to a pack-lunch. 
• gluten free and Vegan friendly. 

83 calories per ball!

Ingredients

• 12 Medjool dates
• 1 cup rolled oats 
• ½ cup almonds
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds 
• 4 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 capsule of NATRUFLEX (Available from; https://www.thenakedpharmacy.com/search?q=natruflex) 
• ½ cup shredded coconut for sprinting over the top.

Instructions

1. Remove the pits from dates and soak them in hot water for several minutes. When the dates are softened, drain them and place in food processor. Save the water.
2. Add the other ingredients to a food processor and blend until mixture turns into a dough-like consistency. Add 1 tablespoon of water in which you have soaked the dates if the mixture is too dry.
3. With the small spoon scoop the mixture and roll into balls. Roll the balls in shredded coconut and place on the baking sheet.
4. Store energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator until serving.

Superfood turmeric soup

Sweet potato, cauliflower and bean immune boosting super soup. 

January challenge to eat less meat, protect the welfare of animals and be more sustainable. 

Cooked Red Lentils, 

Cooked black Beluga® Lentils

 Cauliflower

 Spinach  

Red Onion

 Coconut Cream 

 Yellow Split Peas

 White Onion

 Carrot

 Red Peppers

 Garlic Puree

 Butternut Squash

 Rapeseed Oil

 Cornflour

 Tomato Puree

 Ginger Puree

 Coriander

 Salt

 Turmeric

Cumin

 Lemon Juice

 Sambar Seasoning 

 Cumin

Mustard Powder, 

NATRUFLEX TUMERIC (THE NAKED PHARMACY)

Recipe for this delicious homemade soup, boosted with nutrient rich superfoods. 

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