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Welcome to our December issue – it’s time to embrace

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Fed up with the lack of vegan options when you don’t

sv loves… gin cocktails!

Experiment with botanical blends

Wickedlyvegan!

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

Essential swap…

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3 of the Best ADVENT CALENDARS

Treat yourself or your loved ones to a veganfriendly advent calendar

The vegan foodie gift guide

Stuck for Christmas present ideas? Take a look at our selection of tasty treats

GET SET FOR CHRISTMAS!

Wow family and friends with our amazing selection of festive vegan recipes – from starters and sides to delicious desserts!

everyday superfood RED CABBAGE

Purple is the new green when it comes to superfoods, and what better seasonal produce than red cabbage to braise, sauté and shred into your festive Christmas dishes

RECIPE IDEAS

Want to harness the power of this nutrient-packed veg? Here’s just two ways to serve it up this winter

Breakfast

Start your day right with these tasty autumn dishes

Eating out Brunch

Lauren True checks out what the high-street bars and cafés have to offer for brunch when it comes to vegan hot food, cakes and drinks

TAKE A BREAK FOR Lunch

These nutritious dishes make the perfect midday meals

Accidentally vegan

Indulge your tastebuds with this naughty-butnice collection of vegan treats!

midweek meals

Have fun cooking with this versatile collection of meals

FISH what’s the alternative?

Searching for a smoked salmon alternative that satisfies? Perhaps you’re after a substitute for beer-battered fish ‘n’ chips? These days, there are plenty of cruelty-free and vegan ‘fish’ options on the market

Masterchef… for less!

Masterchef finalists Billy and Jack show us how to create a vegan feast out of canned food. Yes really…

taste test PIZZAS

The supermarkets have been upping their game when it comes to vegan pizzas – so we’ve put them to the test this issue. Find out what we thought…

buddha bowls

Tuck into a comforting bowl of goodness

sweet

Indulge in these delicious snacks and desserts…

PLAN YOUR VEGAN Christmas

From sourcing the ultimate turkey substitute to dealing with tricky in-laws and being the perfect vegan guest – Charlotte Willis has got you covered this Christmas

10 genius hacks every vegan should know

Feeling confused about how to eat a good vegan diet? Want to save time and money? We’ve got this…

Win!Win a spa day for two wo_th £312

Located near Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire, Ragdale Hall Spa combines state-of-the-art facilities with Victorian architecture to create one of the most luxurious health spas in the country

Christmas Luxury Gift Guide

It’s hard to find high quality, vegan supplements…

beauty counter Foundation

Our Pick of the best vegan, cruelty-free bases to keep skin glowing this winter

high street hero Love beauty and Plant

Discover the new beauty brand that’s putting ethical values first

make your own Lip Blam

Lottie Storey shows us how to create a nourishing, beeswax-free balm to stave off chapped lips in cold weather

high street vegan the party edit!

Invites starting to mount up? Get prepped for the Christmas season (and nail that festive look with a clear conscience) with our handpicked selection of vegan-friendly fashion

How to BOOST YOUR HEALTH WITH HERBS !

Pour yourself a cup of chamomile tea and settle in for a session with master herbalist Sara-Chana Silverstein…

a weekend getaway to… GLASGOW

Food and lifestyle blogger Gemma Johnson (veganfoodie-gems.com) shares some of her vegan favourites in this Scottish city

The Big Question

From food and nutrition to beauty and ethics, our experts are here to answer your questions. Got a burning question? Just email our experts at simplyvegan@anthem-publishing.com

Zinc, what’s the story?

Often overlooked, zinc is an important mineral whose impact on health is as far-reaching as iron

what to eat Evertday

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. Veganuar y has compiled this essential list of animal ingredients that can be added to food

DEREKSIMNETL

YouTube personality Derek Simnett tells us how plants have helped him get the body he always wanted