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Cutting out CRUELTY at Christmas

Lex Rigby, Viva!’s Head of Investigations, looks at terrific ways to not only enjoy a cruelty-free Christmas, but to make a positive difference to animals while you’re at it
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Christmas MAINS
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Christmas SIDES
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Healthy New Year
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Christmas DESSERTS
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MATURE VEGAN SERIES PART 2
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Snacks and meals so appetising that you won’t be able to wait for lunch to try them
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MAKE YOUR OWN GIFTS
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February IMPROVE YOUR MOOD
It’s natural to feel a little low in
March HAVE A HAPPIER TUMMY
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April GET A BETTER NIGHT’S SLEEP
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May BOOST YOUR HEART HEALTH
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June CUT JUNK FOOD CRAVINGS
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July MAKE YOUR SKIN GLOW
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August FEED YOUR BRAIN
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September BATTLE BLOATING
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