WELCOME

Welcome to our December issue of PlantBased magazine.

M&S MAKE THE VEGGIE LEAP OF FAITH

For a long time, M&S have fallen behind their competitors

FIRST READY-MADE MEAT SUBSTITUTE SANDWICHES HIT UK SHELVES

Ideal for those people looking to transition over to a meatfree diet, or for those of us who just want a healthier alternative to animal meat.

CARLUCCIO’S OFFERS NEW MENU

Italian restaurant chain Carluccio’s have updated their menu.

STARBUCKS AND BEEFEATER SURPRISE WINNERS AT PETA AWARDS

The PETA Vegan Food Awards 2017 have announced their winners

SINGER JASON DERULO EMBRACES PLANT BASED DIET

US musician Jason Derulo recently announced that he has gone plant based

BROOKLYN STUDENTS DEMAND MEAT-FREE MENU

Last issue, we reported on a school in the Bahamas that had added a plant based menu to introduce the idea of healthier eating to its students. Now, a school in Brooklyn has taken the plunge to a meat

GIVE IT SOME OUMPH!

A new meat substitute has come to the UK thanks to Swedish brand Oumph!

NIRVANA-THEMED CAFÉ OPENS IN GLASGOW

A new cafe that is inspired by the American rock band Nirvana has now opened in Glasgow

COCONUT BRAND UNVEILS NEW MILK

Coconut brand unveils UK first with unsweetened milk

HAIR LOSS AND PLANT BASED EATING NOT LINKED, SAYS EXPERT

Viva! Health Nutritionist Veronika Powell has hit back at claims in the Express that hair loss could be caused by eating a plantbased diet.

FOLLOW YOUR HEART IN SAINSBURY’S

Vegan brand Follow Your Heart can now be found in Sainsbury's.

GOURMET COOKIE DOUGH BRAND IS DOUGHLICIOUS

A ready-to-bake cookie dough brand has added a vegan product to its range.

HOT PRODUCTS

Our pick of the best on the plant based scene.

PROTEIN POWDER? NO WHEY!

Five reasons why whey protein is bad for your health

ASK THE CHEF

Our resident chef Katy is on hand to answer any of your plant based food-related questions. Got a question you want answering? Write to Chef@plantbasedmag.com for the chance to get your question on these pages.

FANCY A BITE?

Craving a food adventure beyond the kitchen? To save you having to ransack search engines for the best vegan restaurants, cafes, street food or quick bites around the UK, our Editor has tried and tasted various plant based eateries to bring you this month’s hot spots.

PLANT POWERED PLANET

The ultimate guide to travelling whilst plant based. This month we are in Amsterdam.

THE V WORD

Nobody’s perfect, even at Christmas

NUTRITIONIST'S NOTEBOOK

This month we look at figs and dates

COMPETITION

Win a hamper worth £250

LOOSE ENDS

Make the most of your leftover ingredients with these recipe ideas

BLUE CHEESE AND BROCCOLI QUICHE

Our step by step guide to making… Blue Cheese and Broccoli Quiche

PLANT BASED MADE EASY

This month we look at lunch

DOORSTEP DELIVERY

We speak to the Mylkman revolutionising the world of milk delivery

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FISH CONSUMPTION AND SUICIDE

Dr. Michael Greger explains the role of a plant based diet in relation to health

MOOD FOOD

Why a varied wholefood vegan diet can help beat the blues

CHRISTMAS GIFT LIST

Stuck for gift ideas? Here are some great Christmas present ideas for friends, family, and even for yourself!

IMPRESS WITHOUT THE STRESS ON CHRISTMAS DAY

Tips to reduce those stress levels on Christmas day

BRIDGING THE GAP

YouTube star Candice Hutchings (AKA the Edgy Veg) reveals all about her carnivore-approved new cookbook

SPROUT AND PROUD

Everything you need to know to turn into a sprout lover

BORN TO RUN

We speak to GB duathlete Lisa Gawthorne about her plant based nutrition plans, training regimes and her most successful year to date

EDIBLE DECORATIONS

Delicious and beautiful biscuits

FESTIVE FEAST

Recipes for your christmas dinner

BRUSSEL SPROUTS RECIPES

Recipes for those left over sprouts

WEEKDAY MEALS

Quick and easy recipes to make during those busy weekdays

CHEAT DAYS

The recipes you need when you want to indulge

ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO CAKE BAKING

Don’t be put off by free-from baking; it’s easy once you know how

HUGH FEARNLEY-WHITTINGSTALL

The celebrity chef and television personality releases a new cookbook packed with plant based recipes

COCKTAILS AT CHRISTMAS

Fun drinks perfect for Christmas partys