If you're thinking of going vegan, you're not alone. Veganism is more than just a diet - it's a lifestyle that benefits animals, the environment, and your health. But before you make the switch, you need to know how to get enough calcium from plant sources.
The elimination of one or more food groups from your routine diet definitely helps to reduce the calorie intake and hence help with weight loss but it also creates a nutritional deficiency which if not addressed can have adverse effects on health.
Vegan ideas: Anything but boring. Check out four exclusive recipes - a refreshing Tataki Kyuri, comforting Cantonese Tofu, a show-stopping Alphonso Mango Coconut & Sago Pudding, and a delicious Rum Mousse - that will leave you craving for more.
World Vegan Day is celebrated annually on November 1 promote the lifestyle and spread awareness on veganism.
In the last few years, as the national demand for vegan foods has increased, the vegan cheese industry has boomed. Competition is fierce, and the best slices, shreds and other mass-produced vegan cheeses are nothing like the disappointing, often repulsive, starchy goop that I remember from the early 2000s.
From tennis players to bodybuilders, athletes trying to improve their performance have switched to veganism, which excludes meat, eggs, dairy products and all other animal-derived ingredients.