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As September rolls around it’s hard to believe autumn

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Your letters, emails and musings

VEGAN PLANET

The Canadian government has introduced new regulations

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PANDA IN FOCUS

We take a closer look at this unique species of bear

THE ACCIDENTAL VEGAN

Products that are vegan by chance rather than design

ARE YOU A PLUGGED-IN VEGAN?

Sean O’Callaghan talks technology

TEACHING CHILDREN TO SAVE THE WORLD

Maria Slough travels to Romania to meet sanctuary founder Cristina Lapis and discovers why education is the key to a vegan future

THE ART OF NOT STAYING ZEN

Charlotte Meyer Zu Natrup on raising vegans in a non-vegan world

5 OF THE BEST CORNISH RESTAURANTS

This month we’ve picked our favourite vegan-friendly eateries in Cornwall

TREATED AS EQUALS

Lily Woods discovers the vegan sanctuaries helping creatures great and small

BEERS OF THE WORLD

Oliver Coningham takes us on a global drinks tour

PREACHY KEEN

Is preaching veganism the best way to convert our friends to make the change, or enough to put them off completely?

A BREATH OF FRESH AIR

Vegan Life visits Austria for a luxury mountain stay

CHAIRMAN OF THEHOARD

Jake Yapp explains his vegan food panic

“I WANT TO SHOW NON-VEGANS THAT YOU REALLY DON’T HAVE TO COMPROMISE YOUR LIFESTYLE AND FOOD CHOICES ”

“I WANT TO SHOW NON-VEGANS THAT YOU REALLY DON’T HAVE

SHOULD MEAT-ALTERNATIVES BE STOCKED IN A SUPERMARKET’S MEAT AISLE?

SHOULD MEAT-ALTERNATIVES BE STOCKED IN A SUPERMARKET’S

PLENTY MORE FISH IN THE SEA?

Illegal fishing is quickly becoming one of the biggest problems facing our oceans — we investigate this terrifying trade

BEAT DIABETES WITH A PLANT-BASED DIET

Dietitian Yvonne O’Halloran tells us how

SLASH YOUR RISK

Follow Yvonne’s tips to improve your daily diet and health

PUNISHED FOR BEING A MOTHER

Juliet Gellatley goes undercover on dairy farms0

ACTIVISM EVERYTHING IS THE SUN WHICH ELSE ORBITS AROUND

Artist Kate Louise Powell on provoking positive change

LET'S DO LUNCH

We all know breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but that doesn’t mean lunch needs to be an afterthought. It’s time to turn your attention to your midday meal…

HIGH STREET HEROES

5 places to get a great vegan lunch

THE POWER HOUR

Get away from your desk and make the most of your lunch

PERFECT MEAL PREP

Discover the benefits of planning ahead

Your Planet-Friendly Lunch Kit

CURRIED BROCCOLI SALAD

This fresh and vibrant salad combines sweet and savoury

CHICKPEA PESTO SALAD

This super-speedy Mediterranean salad is perfect for

TOFU BANH MI

This fusion dish showcases the prominent French influences

COVER RECIPE

Oil-free and full of protein and healthy fats, this

ON THE GO!

We’ve rounded up the best vegan lunches for when you’re out and about

5 VEGAN SPREADS

Grab your favourite spread for your bread

ASPARAGUS OMELETTE IN A BAG

An omelette may not seem like an inherently vegan dish

CAULIFLOWER CURRY GRILL PACKETS WITH YOGHURT SAUCE

Every summer, I make grill packets for friends’ barbecues.

BLUEBERRY COURGETTE BREAKFAST COOKIES

Sometimes when I wake up after not enough sleep, the

PLANT-BASED BLT WITH TOMATO HABANERO JAM AND HERB AIOLI

As kids, our family had BLT nights in the summer, and

PLANT BACON

• 3 tbsp peanut oil or vegetable oil, for frying (a

ROASTED BEET SALAD WITH CITRUS AND TARRAGON CASHEW CREAM

Slow roasting the baby beets gives them a deep sweetness that balances the earthiness. Watercress brings sharpness and bite.

CHOCOLATE POTS

These decadent chocolate pots are easy to make and

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

These soft cookies are perfect with a glass of your

ÎLES FLOTTANTES

This is one of the emblematic desserts of Parisian

MARSHMALLOW SPREAD

There are many things we can spread on a simple slice

WHY BUYING ORGANIC MATTERS

Here at Vegan Life HQ, we cannot wait to celebrate the Soil Association’s Organic September — there’s nothing like spreading the knowledge of high-quality, ethically-sound products

THE DIRTY DOZEN

When buying organic there are certain foods you shouldn’t

THE ORGANIC EDIT

We round upour favourites

VEGAN WISDOM

The Vegan Life of Buddhist monk Ven. Lama Shri Sadhu Dharmavira

Reverse the CYCLE

Eco-friendly and good for your body, menstrual cups are the ideal choice for today’s wellness warrior.

PLASTIC-FREE PERIODS

Join Ella Daish’s campaign to cut down on sanitary waste

WHAT I EAT IN A WEEK

We catch up with the vegan food blogger to see what she eats all week

THE BEAUTY EDIT

The vegan products you need on your radar this month

VEGAN LIFE LOVES...

Who doesn’t love getting treats through the post? Founder

BLACK MAGIC?

Charcoal has been a huge health trend recently, promising to beat the bloat, purify your skin, and whiten your teeth — so is this natural wonder product the answer to all our health and beauty problems?

A NATURAL REMEDY

Not sure how and when to use charcoal? Our experts explain all

ANY COLOUR AS LONG AS IT'S BLACK

How to introduce charcoal to your beauty routine

CHEAT’S CHARCOAL SOURDOUGH

This recipe allows you to create a sourdough-style

SAVOURY CHARCOAL WAFFLES

Light, fluffy and visually striking, these waffles

CHARCOAL LEMONADE

Refreshing and cleansing, this black lemonade is not

ZEBRA CAKE

This fun and funky take on the traditional marble cake

SMALL BUT MIGHTY

The seeds you need on your shopping list

SEED CRACKERS

Try these seeded crackers to change your snacking habit

SUNFLOWER SEED MILK

Everyone has heard of nut milk, how about seed?

SUNFLOWER SEED CREAM CHEESE

A great way to use up the pulp from your sunflower

VEGAN SPOTLIGHT

Our favourites this month