Make someone’s Christmas merry and bright with a vegan friendly sustainable gift. Searching for the perfect gift isn't always easy. And if the person you are buying the gift for happens to be vegan, well, things can get a little tricky as you search for eco-friendly and cruelty-free options that your person will love. But I'm here to help make it easier for you with these vegan gift ideas! Here are 12 different types of gifts you can get that vegan person in your life Transformulas,wake up and glow, daily age defendersDAILY AGE DEFENDERS Repair + Protect + Radiance These multi-tasking skincare staples are the holy grail of complexion transformers for visibly more radiant skin. Packed with powerful anti-ageing peptides, intensive skin hydrators and environmental protectors, in state-of-the-art formulations that make a dramatic difference to the appearance of your skin and eyes, restoring radiance, enhancing skin tone and clarity, minimising lines and wrinkles, as well as reducing signs of puffiness tiredness around the eye area Click Here Now Sweet Lounge, vegan sweetsTruly a sweet shop for grown-ups. See their plastic-free vegan gummy pouches! Providing only the highest quality unique chocolates and the best tasting candies and jellies. Our treats are deliciously moreish, plant-based, gluten-free, contain no artificial colours or flavours. They're not accidentally vegan, they ARE vegan. Click Here Now flower & white's vegan chocolate covered meringueFlower & White, the low-calorie melting meringue and Fairtrade chocolate-based bars and bites, is adding vegan offerings to its popular range of ‘better-for-you’ confectionery. Two new vegan variants – Chocolate Dipped Strawberry and Double M!lk Chocolate bars are being launched in response to the clear growth of veganism in the UK, and the current demand for healthier, lighter snacks. All products are available to order from www.flowerandwhite.co.uk and from selected Asda stores across the UK. Click Here Now spice kitchen's Gingerbread flavour hot chocolateRelax and indulge in the ultimate hot chocolate experience...... traditional hot chocolate, gingerbread hot chocolate and chai spiced hot chocolate. We all know that there aren't many things in this world more sublime than good quality chocolate. That's why Spice Kitchen has explored the planet to discover what we believe is the finest quality cacao powder. These tasty treats are available from artisan food and drink platform www.MeltedInside.com Click Here Now Moringa hamper boxThe Moringa Family Product Group have a range of products including Hamper Boxes The Hamper boxes com[rise a range of theor moringa products for more details Click Here Now primaberry red shopping bag |
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If you are new to my blog you may not know that I have a YouTube channel. The channel is packed with great vegan recipe videos. So if you are you trying to find some vegan recipes that are quick and easy to make, then you've come to the right place. I'm a vegan cook, I'm an award winning author, I'm also a food colonist and a TV presenter. On my YouTube channel you're going to find lots of really great tasty recipes that are easy to make, and it uses ingredients that you can probably find anywhere in the world, in your local supermarket and you might have in your kitchen already.
I have side dishes, main course, desserts, smoothies, drinks, all kinds of lovely vegan recipes that you will definitely want to make over and over again. So, if you want to see regular vegan recipes and a little bit of information about the vegan lifestyle, just hit that red subscribe button and turn on the notification bell and you will be notified every Wednesday at 7:30 PM UK time, which is when I upload videos every single week and by the way, subscribing is completely free so subscribe now.
Are you getting enough iron? Many people don’t get enough iron in their diet. It’s an important element because it carries oxygen throughout your body. It’s required for digestion and many functions on a cellular level. Without enough iron you will feel fatigued and can get sick. Women and children are particularly susceptible to iron deficiency and supplementation is often recommended to prevent anemia.
There are many vegan options. The following are the vegan choices that are richest in iron:
Seeds
Squash and pumpkin seeds are among the highest in iron. One ounce contains 4mg of iron or 23 percent of your recommended daily value. An ounce of sesame seeds also contains 23 percent of your daily value, sunflower seeds have 11 percent and flax seeds have 9 percent of your daily value. As you can see, a handful of seeds can help you get the daily iron you need. But they’re not the only food that is high in iron.
Nuts
Nuts including cashews, pine nuts, hazelnuts, peanuts, and almonds all have a good amount of iron. An ounce of cashews has 1.7 mg or 9 percent of your daily value. An ounce of pine nuts also contain 9 percent of your daily value, Hazelnuts, peanuts, almonds, and pistachios all have 7 percent, and Macadamia nuts have 6 percent of your recommended daily value.
Beans
White beans and lentils have a good amount of iron in them. A cup of cooked beans has 6.6mg and 37 percent of your daily value. Other beans that are high in iron include soybeans, kidney beans, chickpeas, lima and navy beans, black beans, pinto beans and black eyed peas. For many vegans, a diet of beans and rice is a staple because it also provides a complete protein.
Whole Grains
Whole grains also have iron, and quinoa is the highest with 15 percent of your daily value in a cup. Oats, barley and rice also contain a good amount of iron and fortified grains and cereals may contain more.
Finally, let’s not forget dark leafy greens like spinach and chard which have 36 percent of your daily value in a cup. There are more items like chocolate and soy that have iron. The goal is to make sure that you get enough. If not, your doctor may recommend supplementation.
There are many vegan options. The following are the vegan choices that are richest in iron:
Seeds
Squash and pumpkin seeds are among the highest in iron. One ounce contains 4mg of iron or 23 percent of your recommended daily value. An ounce of sesame seeds also contains 23 percent of your daily value, sunflower seeds have 11 percent and flax seeds have 9 percent of your daily value. As you can see, a handful of seeds can help you get the daily iron you need. But they’re not the only food that is high in iron.
Nuts
Nuts including cashews, pine nuts, hazelnuts, peanuts, and almonds all have a good amount of iron. An ounce of cashews has 1.7 mg or 9 percent of your daily value. An ounce of pine nuts also contain 9 percent of your daily value, Hazelnuts, peanuts, almonds, and pistachios all have 7 percent, and Macadamia nuts have 6 percent of your recommended daily value.
Beans
White beans and lentils have a good amount of iron in them. A cup of cooked beans has 6.6mg and 37 percent of your daily value. Other beans that are high in iron include soybeans, kidney beans, chickpeas, lima and navy beans, black beans, pinto beans and black eyed peas. For many vegans, a diet of beans and rice is a staple because it also provides a complete protein.
Whole Grains
Whole grains also have iron, and quinoa is the highest with 15 percent of your daily value in a cup. Oats, barley and rice also contain a good amount of iron and fortified grains and cereals may contain more.
Finally, let’s not forget dark leafy greens like spinach and chard which have 36 percent of your daily value in a cup. There are more items like chocolate and soy that have iron. The goal is to make sure that you get enough. If not, your doctor may recommend supplementation.
During these times of enduring a global pandemic, it is a welcome change to see a sanitising handwash the smell great too. We are washing our hands more than ever and this Plum & Mulberry sanitising handwash by Bio D is a sheer delight to use
Bio-D are passionate about creating products that not only help to contribute to a healthier, more sustainable planet but also doesn’t cost the earth for you. This fruity and refreshing plum and mulberry hand wash is vegan, cruelty free and hypoallergenic whilst killing 99.9% of harmful bacteria. It’s a brilliant bathroom and kitchen essential that keeps you protected but is still gentle on skin.
The delicious fragrances of Plum and Mulberry combine to create a comforting fruity hand wash that will leave your hands soft and germ free!
This fast-acting favourite is tested to BSEN1276 (food grade standard) – it neutralises 99.9% of harmful bacteria including E.coli, Salmonella and MRSA,
This lovely handwash is also Vegan, Cruelty Free, Suitable for Septic Tanks, Pet Friendly, Ethical Consumer Best Buy, Conforms to BSEN1276, and has a 100% recycled post consumer waste bottle
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Bio-D are passionate about creating products that not only help to contribute to a healthier, more sustainable planet but also doesn’t cost the earth for you. This fruity and refreshing plum and mulberry hand wash is vegan, cruelty free and hypoallergenic whilst killing 99.9% of harmful bacteria. It’s a brilliant bathroom and kitchen essential that keeps you protected but is still gentle on skin.
The delicious fragrances of Plum and Mulberry combine to create a comforting fruity hand wash that will leave your hands soft and germ free!
This fast-acting favourite is tested to BSEN1276 (food grade standard) – it neutralises 99.9% of harmful bacteria including E.coli, Salmonella and MRSA,
This lovely handwash is also Vegan, Cruelty Free, Suitable for Septic Tanks, Pet Friendly, Ethical Consumer Best Buy, Conforms to BSEN1276, and has a 100% recycled post consumer waste bottle
To get a bottle click HERE now
Blanco Nino made a tasty change to ordinary tortillas. They have a great crunch and the flavour of the lime really came through but was not overpowering. Delicious by themselves or with a dip. Many major manufacturer of snack products have their own line of tortilla chips that range in shape from triangles to circles to strips to custom shapes designed to enhance the scooping and dipping experience. It's amazing what new innovations they come up with each year.
The main ingredients used are:
- Non-GMO white corn (78.7%)
- sunflower oil, sea salt (1.1%)
- Celestun salt (0.2%)
A few years back, founder Phil set out on what would become quite a serendipitous journey across Mexico. Visiting the milpas, molinos and tortillerias of Mexico, Phil learnt how to make proper corn tortillas. Inspired by the tastes and traditions of Mexico, Phil returned to Ireland and in 2015, along with a great team, he opened the doors to the Tortilleria in Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.
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Erbology is food to make you feel good. I have been looking at this company and have found that they scour the world to source rare plant-based ingredients that nourish your body and create simple, delicious health foods.
They are a thought-leader in plant-based nutrition and are taking powerful plants and making them accessible everyday in delicious foods and drinks.
Their range of delicious food includes:
want to feel inspired, and to inspire you to embrace healthy, happy living that
Erbology feel it’s also important to have a positive impact on the world around us. They work closely with independent farmers. Their products are organically grown and free from chemicals and additives.
They are constantly looking for new ways to integrate nature’s marvels into our busy lives. They believe healthy foods can taste great, and add a touch of excitement to everyday recipes.
They are a thought-leader in plant-based nutrition and are taking powerful plants and making them accessible everyday in delicious foods and drinks.
Their range of delicious food includes:
- Sea buckthorn and aronia berry Granola
- Jerusalem artichoke and dark chocolate Granola
- Organic aronia shot
- Organic bergamot shot
- Aronia berry energy balls
- Nopal cactus energy balls
- Cashew cheese raw activated crackers
- Spicy kimchi raw activated crackers
- Tkemali Beetroot raw activated crackers
want to feel inspired, and to inspire you to embrace healthy, happy living that
Erbology feel it’s also important to have a positive impact on the world around us. They work closely with independent farmers. Their products are organically grown and free from chemicals and additives.
They are constantly looking for new ways to integrate nature’s marvels into our busy lives. They believe healthy foods can taste great, and add a touch of excitement to everyday recipes.
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Pelagonia roasted red pepper spread is versatile and delicious! It’s sweet with nice little chunks of pepper throughout. Its unique and versatile and is sure to add flavour and enhance any meal of your choice This spread has a wonderful robust flavour that is fresh, irresistible and secretly vegan.
It is a very diverse ingredient and goes well on the side of many dishes and has endless uses. You can also use it in pizzas, in sauces in pasta of your choice, as a dip to accompany with rusks, breadsticks and crackers or to prepare canapés the list goes on.
Recommended by Yotam Ottolenghi and Jamie Oliver Magazine, and of course me – Kirly-Sue. You can find Pelagonia globally in fine food stores across the world in 20 markets including UK (Waitrose, Sainsburys, Booths, Farmdrop), Belgium, Holland, Denmark, Norway, Germany, Slovenia, Dubai, Qatar and more
Pelagonia is an award-winning Macedonian food range based on the very best traditional recipes
It is a very diverse ingredient and goes well on the side of many dishes and has endless uses. You can also use it in pizzas, in sauces in pasta of your choice, as a dip to accompany with rusks, breadsticks and crackers or to prepare canapés the list goes on.
Recommended by Yotam Ottolenghi and Jamie Oliver Magazine, and of course me – Kirly-Sue. You can find Pelagonia globally in fine food stores across the world in 20 markets including UK (Waitrose, Sainsburys, Booths, Farmdrop), Belgium, Holland, Denmark, Norway, Germany, Slovenia, Dubai, Qatar and more
Pelagonia is an award-winning Macedonian food range based on the very best traditional recipes
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The world celebrates national avocado day on July 31st!
‘How to plant avocado seed’ saw a 1500% increase in the last 12 months
thortful reveal three recipes that celebrate the avocado and go way beyond the avo-toast.
Avocados, the staple of every brunch and possibly the reason why millennials will never be able to afford a home?(1)
Love it or hate it, this delicious fruit boasts high nutritional value all thanks to its high content of vitamins and minerals. And hey, if you don’t want to eat it, you can always use it as a face mask, like many A-list celebs do (looking at you Mrs Beckham).
But all that glitters is not gold… avocados are some of the least sustainable fruits out there, bearing the weight of a heavy carbon footprint. So to make sure you keep enjoying your favourite healthy fat and not negatively impact the earth, you might want to consider growing your avocado plant at home. Luckily thortful.com will launch a growing kit soon, which will feature a handmade ceramic avocado starter (available in different finishes) and a handy, hand-drawn booklet to share all your hard-earned avocado growing knowledge. Just add a jar and an avocado pit and you're good to go.
‘How to plant avocado seed’ saw a 1500% increase in the last 12 months
thortful reveal three recipes that celebrate the avocado and go way beyond the avo-toast.
Avocados, the staple of every brunch and possibly the reason why millennials will never be able to afford a home?(1)
Love it or hate it, this delicious fruit boasts high nutritional value all thanks to its high content of vitamins and minerals. And hey, if you don’t want to eat it, you can always use it as a face mask, like many A-list celebs do (looking at you Mrs Beckham).
But all that glitters is not gold… avocados are some of the least sustainable fruits out there, bearing the weight of a heavy carbon footprint. So to make sure you keep enjoying your favourite healthy fat and not negatively impact the earth, you might want to consider growing your avocado plant at home. Luckily thortful.com will launch a growing kit soon, which will feature a handmade ceramic avocado starter (available in different finishes) and a handy, hand-drawn booklet to share all your hard-earned avocado growing knowledge. Just add a jar and an avocado pit and you're good to go.
Now you are all set to watch your avocado plant grow beautifully. But for those who just can’t wait to eat some avo-goodness, here are the top 3 recipes that go way beyond the classic avo-toast.
Avocado Ice Cream
It’s hot outside, so let’s make some delicious, vegan, wonderfully creamy avocado ice cream. Here are the steps to follow:
Get 2 ripe avocados, mint leaves and two tablespoons of lemon juice. Mix with coconut milk, agave or maple syrup and a ripe banana. Blend it all together and once you have a thick, green smoothie it is time to transfer to the freezer and wait (impatiently) 4 hours.
Avocado Ice Cream
It’s hot outside, so let’s make some delicious, vegan, wonderfully creamy avocado ice cream. Here are the steps to follow:
Get 2 ripe avocados, mint leaves and two tablespoons of lemon juice. Mix with coconut milk, agave or maple syrup and a ripe banana. Blend it all together and once you have a thick, green smoothie it is time to transfer to the freezer and wait (impatiently) 4 hours.
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Ombar is a brand well known in the vegan community for their delicious vegan chocolate bars. When I got the opportunity to review their chocolate I couldn’t wait for them to arrive. I say their chocolate is delicious because not all vegan chocolate is created equal. I have come across some vegan chocolate not fit for human consumption but this is NOT the case with Ombar. It is an incredibly creamy, ‘mylk’ chocolate made using the finest-flavoured, unroasted and organic Ecuadorian cacao which gives it deep, rich chocolatey notes.
The ingredients list is a short one and consists mainly of unroasted cacoa, coconut sugar, creamed coconut, coco butter and vanilla extract. The chocolate bar itself is small in size and consists of 6 small chunks. I loved the texture of the chocolate it's quite soft and fudgey and melts in the mouth easily. The flavour is really tasty with plenty of rich cacao that is perfectly paired with creamed coconut, vanilla and a few other ingredients.
I cannot recommend this product enough I tried their gut friendly range. You can choose from Strawberry Mylk, Coco Mylk or 72% Cacao – all of which include added vegan live cultures (Lactobacillus Acidophilus), so you can enjoy an ethical, vegan snack and keep your gut happy too.
The link between gut health and anxiety is becoming increasingly understood, it’s even been given its own name: the ‘gut-brain axis’. Diseases of the gut have been linked to mental illnesses such as anxiety and depression – so it makes sense that the incredible effects of probiotics on the gut also have the potential to address symptoms of anxiety.
Aside from the probiotics, Ombar’s chocolate also contains magnesium, a deficiency of which is linked to muscle twitching, palpitations and even high blood pressure – all symptoms of being highly stressed.
If you ever needed more of an excuse to eat chocolate, there you have it!
So get yourself a couple of bars today and let me know what you this of this tasty vegan treat.
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The link between gut health and anxiety is becoming increasingly understood, it’s even been given its own name: the ‘gut-brain axis’. Diseases of the gut have been linked to mental illnesses such as anxiety and depression – so it makes sense that the incredible effects of probiotics on the gut also have the potential to address symptoms of anxiety.
Aside from the probiotics, Ombar’s chocolate also contains magnesium, a deficiency of which is linked to muscle twitching, palpitations and even high blood pressure – all symptoms of being highly stressed.
If you ever needed more of an excuse to eat chocolate, there you have it!
So get yourself a couple of bars today and let me know what you this of this tasty vegan treat.
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