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How To Get Your Omega-3s For Vegetarians and Vegans

Long dispelled are the myths of inadequate protein intake in vegetarian diets. We now know that a balanced and varied vegetarian diet, containing nuts, seeds, organic tofu, eggs, legumes, and quinoa will provide us with all our body needs. One uncertainty that continues to linger is whether or not a vegetarian diet can provide sufficient omega-3 fatty acids. Seafood is the highest source of omega-3 fatty acids, but there are plenty of plant-based sources as well. I’ve outlined the recommended intake of plant-based omega-3s for vegetarians and vegans, and have included tips on how to ensure the maximum amount of this important nutrient is absorbed by the body.
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Chia vs Flax vs Hemp – Which One Is Healthier & More Sustainable?

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Hemp Vegan Pate with Dill on White Plate

Hemp and Sunflower Seed Vegan Pate

Superfoods are big money. Promises of everlasting youth and renewed vitality, consumers happily spend the big bucks without further question. Some really are super, some are flops. Chia seeds, flaxseeds and hemp seeds have all made their mainstream supermarket debut over the last few years and as super as they all are, each of them has individual health properties that are as unique as their consumers are. Some are better suited to certain individuals, and some consumers like to factor in the environmental standpoint. Chia vs Flax vs Hemp – which one better for you?
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Top 10 Non-Dairy Sources of Calcium [Vegan]

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We all know that calcium is essential for good bone health. Since our kinder years, it has been drilled into us that calcium comes from cows, and I’m sure we can all recite the 3 recommended servings of dairy per day. The problem with this recommendations is that it doesn’t take into account the fact that dairy, alongside beef, is one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions (see Flexitarian – Sustainable Choices). Don’t get me wrong, I love my yogurt and kefir, and I do feel that dairy can have an important role in nutrition. But if you are like me, and struggle to get in your ‘three recommended serves of dairy’, then maybe its time to start looking at other non-dairy sources of calcium to ensure we are meeting the recommended targets for bone health.
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Breakfast Popsicle With Honey Banana and Oats

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Ok last popsicle recipe I promise. This is what I get for buying yoghurt by the litre… popsicles falling out of my freezer door as you can see from Zesty Honey Iced Tea Popsicles with Ginger and Mango Honey Lassi Popsicle With Ginger And Chia Seeds. This ones pretty tasty as well, and the best bit… you can eat it for breakfast!
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Raw Fruit Tart With Cashew Cream and Seasonal Fruit

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My first experience with raw desserts was magical. A friend had attended a raw food cooking class and offered to (not) bake me a cheesecake. I must admit I was sceptical, how could a cheesecake recipe that consisted of mainly nuts, seeds and dried fruit compare to the real thing?
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