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Vegan Life meets... Victoria Featherstone-Pearce

Wonder woman Victoria Featherstone-Pearce discusses the importance of animal adoption, and enthuses the necessity for a vegan world

Ask the experts

The team from Veganuary answer your questions about veganism

Vegan Life Loves

Our favourites this month

A first glimpse at the guest list

The UK’s most exciting vegan event is back at London’s Alexandra Palace and bigger than ever — with inspiring lectures, interviews and workshops

Vegans deserve better than a fruit salad

Do you get annoyed when the only vegan dessert option is sorbet or fruit?

Veganic gardening tips: Dealing with ‘pests’ — continued

Protect your garden from unwanted critters, the vegan way

Are you vegan enough?

Opening up the conversation on becoming the ‘perfect vegan’

5 wonderful wedding wears

Shoes, headpieces, dresses and underwear for vegan wedding glam couture

Vegan brunch is a drag!

Get yourself to London for a weekend brunch experience like no other

Herbatint

We catch up with the team from leading vegan haircare brand, Herbatint

The story behind the exquisite Biscuit Boutique

Maria Slough talks to the kind-hearted vegans who founded delicious sweet treat company, Biscuit Boutique

Vegan roundup: sustainable vegan jewellery

Accessorise in sustainable and vegan-friendly style, with these timeless jewellery items. Some will help you to spread awareness of the vegan movement, others are just beautiful to wear! Whether necklaces, watches, bracelets or earrings are your thing, there’s something for everyone in this rundown

Please, stop hippiewashing

A very vegan grievance

Grab-and-go breakfasts

Short of time in the mornings? No problem! Make these delicious and nutritious breakfasts ahead of time; grab and eat as you travel to work or heat up once you arrive in the office

Iron-boosting meals

Iron is an important nutrient that’s used to make red blood cells, which carry oxygen around the body. If your iron levels are low, add some of these tasty recipes to your meal plan to give yourself a little boost

Drinking on the wild side

Animal-themed beverages

What I eat in a week...

Vegan pastry chef Danielle Maupertuis shares her treat-filled food diary

Vegan Podcast talks: Opportunity Gnochs for Vegan One-Pot Wonders

The guests from episode six of the Vegan Life Magazine Podcast share their secrets on the world of one pot cooking

9 reasons why dairy is scary and eggs are immoral

Why going vegetarian is just not enough

Must-try dairy and egg alternatives

The best vegan swaps for milk, yoghurt, ice cream, eggs, quiches and more

The transition to veganic farming

What support is available for animal farmers to move to growing vegan produce?

Divine dairy alternatives

Try these plant-based takes on milk and cheese for a deliciously creamy experience that will prove to the vegan doubters in your life that alternatives to dairy are by no means lacking

The power of shinrin-yoku -forest bathing

The best, totally free form of self-care to look out for in 2022

Nutrition in focus: protein

A dietitian’s guide to getting enough protein as a vegan

What are legumes and why are they so good for us?

An in-depth look at the nutritional and long-lasting benefits of legumes

Vegan vet stories: for the love of greyhounds

The power of a plant-based diet helps to overhaul the health of two rescued greyhounds

What is vegan ‘compleating’?

Reading The Complete Book of Vegan Compleating uncovers a new concept of zero-waste eating for mindful vegans

It’s a vegan world

Stories from around the globe celebrating all things vegan

7 ways to… gently introduce veganism to others

This month, we help you to spread the seeds of a vegan lifestyle among your friends and family in ways that won’t scare them off

Here’s how you can save billions marine organisms of a month

The government has permitted the use of damaging marine algae cleaners, but there are kinder, harmless options that can be used instead

10 travel essentials for your next vegan getaway

Taking a vacation is back on the cards, so make sure you are prepared for whatever your trip throws at you

Vegan founded

Plant-based start-ups you need on your radar

Holding up a mirror to reality

Inspirational vegan artisit Karen Fiorito tells us why art is integral in engaging the public and opening dialogue

Eggy dinners and desserts

We show you how to make impressive meals and treats using vegan egg alternatives that will impress all who taste them