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Why not take part in the Vegan Camp Out this summer?

SV loves… ice-cream

Check out these delicious new iced desserts to hit the shelves

Wickedly vegan!

Derek Sarno is the co-founder of Wicked Healthy, co-author

Essential swap…

Did you know that hairbrushes are commonly made with

3of theBest Face masks

Have a pamper night in with friends and try one of these fab face masks

PECANS

From raw foods to cakes and snacks, pecans are versatile, offering you many culinary options and health benefits, too!

TAKE A BREAK FOR LUNCH

Add colour and variety to your lunchbox with this collection of great-tasting, quick-and-easy dishes

meet Fiona Oakes

World record holder, rescue animal sanctuary owner and former retained firefighter, Fiona is passionate about sustainability and veganism.

a weekend getaway to… BATH

Are you looking for the perfect vegan escape? As well as being a great cultural city, steeped in history, Bath offers an array of vegan cafés and restaurants for you to indulge in

my vegan week!

Niki Webster believes food should be exciting and never feel like a chore. Here she talks us through her favourite foods and has devised a 7-day meal plan

last BOSH!

We meet vegan food celebs Henry Firth and Ian Theasby and catch up with them about being vegan, setting up BOSH! and their new book.

MEALS IN UNDER 30 MINUTES

Make dinner fun and vibrant with our delicious collection of great-tasting dishes, ready to eat in no time at all!

Milk

Remember when the only substitute milk you could buy was soya? Over the last few years the dairy-free market has rocketed, with nearly every nut, bean and pulse being soaked, blended and sieved through a cheesecloth in the hope of crafting the next best milk. Here we help you choose the best for your needs

Breakfast

By Holly Jade, the littleblogofvegan.com Makes 8-10

Simple SnackS

Enjoy these quick-and-easy treats. Perfect for a mid-morning or afternoon snack!

storecupboard essentials

As a vegan on a fairly small food budget, I have found that the decisions I make on the amount and quality of products in my pantry are vital to my health and bank balance. I find cooking therapeutic after a day at work, so I tend to buy raw ingredients rather than ready-meals. But I am only cooking for two, so this might not suit everyone. Here are some of the items I recommend having to hand…

Meals for 1

Make cooking for one fun with this versatile collection of dishes.

easy dinner party

Impress friends with Áine Carlin’s simple yet sophisticated vegan food

SWEET!

Delicious treats to satisfy your sweet tooth!

SNACK BARS

We put eight different vegan snack bars to the SV taste test!

Accidentallly Vegan!

Check out this fantastic selection of foods that just happen to be deliciously vegan!

Vegan Women

All photographs by Annemarie King. Shot on location

eating out CaféS

Charlotte Willis has been on a busy café-hopping vegan adventure, tasting almond milk hot chocolate, coconut turmeric lattes and marvelling at the array of vegan options that have appeard. Sit back and enjoy her round-up guide to cafes in the UK

Beauty counter Lipsticks!

Make a statement with our collection of bold, bright and funky new lipsticks, all 100% vegan friendly!

SHOES

Walk out in style with our round-up of bold and sassy vegan shoes. There’s something for every budget

high street heroes Superdrug

We look behind the scenes at this high street company who has been leading the way in vegan cosmetics for 5 years

get up and running

Running is great for both your mental and physical health. Here Katie Hainbach shares her nutritional tips and fave kit. Plus, she has devised a 9-week plan to get you up and running in no time!

WHAT TO WEAR

There’s a great range of vegan kit available. Here are my essentials

9-week beginners’plan!

I have put together a 9-week plan, which builds up

keeping it CLEAN

Charlotte Willis shares her top tips on how to keep your home clean and sparkling the natural way

calcium Confusion

”IT’S QUESTIONABLE WHETHER CALCIUM INTAKES ABOVE THE

what to eat everyday

Follow this simple chart to get enough of all the nutrients your body needs

Animal ingredients

It’s important to look at food labels and check for animal ingredients. Veganuary has compiled this essential list of animal ingredients that can be added to food