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Will veganism become the new normal?

Sean O’Callaghan on an imagined vegan future

Animal in focus Tufted Deer

We take a look at this small species of deer

Top 5 vegan eateries: Manchester

The best places to enjoy a plant-based meal in the North West

What I eat in a week

Leading health counsellor and nutritionist Marlene Tara Watson shares her weekly meal plans

Eat to bost your memory

Yvonne O’Halloran helps give your recall a kick-start

“ Then God said, I give whatever grows out of the ground for food”

Maria Slough meets Father John Ryder

Life’s a picnic

Oliver Coningham rounds up the best drinks to go

“A Mother’s intuition

Having children can be a minefield in itself; how much more complicated does it become when you decide to raise them vegan?

“ My work forces people to think and question themselves about the ‘need’ of eating and exploiting animals in our society”

We talk to Chantal Poulin Durocher about her vegan art and the future

The Vegan Army

Jake Yapp discusses the militancy of veganism

Vegan News

All things vegan from the worlds of entertainment, politics, sports, animal advocacy and more. Got news for us? Email vegannews@primeimpact.co.uk

“ We set up BOSH! to show the world just how good plant-based food can be”

We chat to the pair behind BOSH!, the world’s largest plant-based recipe channel

Easy activism ideas for busy vegans

Seasoned activist Dominika Piasecka offers her top picks on how to get involved in vegan advocacy

A vegan patient

We look into the issues of using animal products in anaesthesia, medicines, vaccines and surgery

Life is beautiful

We take a look at vegan and cruelty-free beauty

Just the essentials

The luxe basics you need to build the perfect make-up bag

What’s in your make-up?

We unveil the animal ingredients hiding in beauty products

“Lani is one of the few beauty brands that uses its voice to campaign for animal rights ”

We chat to the exciting green beauty brand

“We wanted to create a brand with a set of values that we could be proud of ”

We catch up with the vegan haircare gurus

The Beauty edit

The vegan products you need on your radar this month

The Good Guys

These vegan brands make looking great easy

V-social

The vegan beauty social media stars we love

“Cats come and go without ever leaving”

We catch up with Judith from The Catboat in Amsterdam

Pack the picnic basket

Our top choices for your next summer outing

The cruelty of tradition

Lily Woods looks into the brutality behind Traditional Chinese Medicine

How to speak to men about veganism

Is it more difficult for men to be vegan? Andrew Miles weighs in with his opinion

Does ‘lad culture’ make it more difficult for men to be vegan?

We asked for your thoughts on whether pressures of masculinity mean that men struggle more than women to be vegan

PREP, COOK, EAT with Vegan Life

Our favourite recipes this month

Mini Banofee Meringues

It’s a joyous and magical experience to watch a drizzle of chickpea water turn into a fluffy, sweet meringue mix! Ideally, use a stand mixer with a whisk attachment for this recipe

New York-Style Baked Strawberry Cheesecake

This cheesecake will make you wish you were on a decadent holiday in New York! The idea of using tofu may seem a little strange, but trust us, you are going to love this plant-based cheesecake.

Linguine with Smashed Cauli, Tomato, Harissa & Capers

The simplicity of this recipe is second to none, and the oven does most of the work for you. But finishing the dish with tart, salty capers, fresh basil and zingy lemon zest leads to a taste sensation

Cream of Cauliflower Soup

Vegan heaven in a bowl! This dreamy plant-based soup

Tahini & Potato Curry

This recipe avoids added oil and uses tahini instead

Creamy Duo Fudge

In case a sweet treat emergency happens, these fudge

Black Tahini & Poppy Seed Swirls

The traditional walnut and hazelnut filling has been

Mushroom, Pepper & Spring Onion Taquitos

Taquitos are a rolled and fried taco, their crispy

Savoury Indian Spiced ‘Porridge’

Oats aren’t the first ingredient that springs to mind

Broccoli Curry

This is probably one of the first vegetarian curries

Potato Curry

This delicious curry is usually served for breakfast

Cauliflower Steaks with Potato Kebabs & Gremolata

These nutty and satisfying cauliflower steaks make

Greek Salad with Tofu Halloumi

This salad is best served with the fresh dressing and

Nasi Goreng

Try this fresh, plant-based take on the classic Indonesian

Seed & Nut Soda Bread

Spelt is an ancient grain high in manganese, protein

Green Veg Lasagne

This delicious lasagne is gluten and nut-free, and

Caprese Salad

This healthy vegan twist on a vibrant Italian dish

Spiral Vegetable, Butternut Squash & Chervil Tart

This tart will certainly impress dinner guests, with

Asparagus, Broad Bean & Potato Salad

This asparagus and potato salad makes for a great spring

Raspberry, Almond & Rose Pavlova Traybake

This indulgent Pavlova is the perfect seasonal dessert

Salted Caramel Pie

This soft, silky pie is an indulgent sweet treat. Serve

Coronation Chickpea Sandwich

This vegan version of a classic sandwich filling will

Smoked Salmon Style Carrot & Cream Cheese Sandwich

The smoky flavour complements the sweetness of the

Tofu Eggless Mayo & Cress Sandwich

Tofu is the ideal egg replacement to make this delicious

Smoked Tofu BLT Sandwich

A BLT is a favourite for everyone, and this vegan-friendly

Mango & Blueberry Overnight Bircher Muesli

Muesli is a wonderful, natural, raw cereal, and the

Autumnal Pear & Blackberry Porridge

Soft poached pears and plump juicy blackberries, are

Loaded Breakfast Burritos

1 Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas 4. Add the diced

Big Brunch Bowl

This super nutritious, protein-packed brunch is all

Fantastic plastic – what’s the problem?

We find out why black plastic, polystyrene and cellophane aren’t as innocent as you think

A beginner’s guide to a plastic-free life

Take the first steps towards a world without this damaging material

Breakfast of champions

We uncover why the first meal of the day is so important, and what we should be eating

“All happiness depends on a leisurely breakfast”

We find out why you should make time at the beginning of the day

The fab four

How to make a balanced and nutritious breakfast

No excuses

Think you haven’t got time to eat in the mornings? Think again.

Vegan Spotlight

Our favourites this month