Vegan Snacking Adult vegans are better equipped to understand the restrictions they have signed up for by being vegan. But for parents of vegan children, the real challenge can be finding snacks that will tick all the vegan boxes, taste great and are most importantly, healthy.  Well, 2020 has arrived and the good news is, vegan snack ideas for kids are endless! So let us help you out with these easy vegan snack & meal ideas for kids. Whether it be for the morning walk to school, post-school lunch snack or a vegan snack to munch on over their favorite...

Protein Bars     Protein bars. You’ve probably heard all about them and seen them on the shelves. But are they as healthy as the adverts say they are and what actually is protein anyway? In this article, we will explore protein in more detail and whether or not protein bars are good for your health.   What is Protein?  Protein is a macronutrient, which means that your body requires large amounts of it to keep you alive. That’s because proteins are essential molecules that are found in every cell of your body! They play a variety of roles in your...

What Causes High Blood Pressure? According to a study by Statistics Canada, 19 percent of Canadians suffer from high blood pressure—and one in five adults between the ages of 20 and 79 have high blood pressure.  High blood pressure is what happens when the pressure in your arteries is higher than it should be. When the force of blood pressure is high, it pushes up against blood vessel walls, which increases the risk of a heart attack and stroke.  Several things can lead to higher blood pressure including: Smoking Older age Too much salt in the diet Being overweight or...

Why Go Gluten-Free: Top 4 Reasons What is Gluten? Over recent years, people have been going gluten-free left, right and centre! This exclusionary diet has gained huge popularity and the gluten-free industry is booming, but what exactly is gluten anyway? Gluten is a group of proteins found in cereal grains, such as wheat, barley and rye. This complex provides structural and adhesive support to the food it is within, such as the shape and elasticity of bread. Luckily, not all grains contain gluten. Why is Gluten an Issue?  Many people experience discomfort after eating gluten-containing products, including bloating, pain, constipation...

  The balanced vegan diet excludes all animal products, including eating meat and dairy and includes only plant-based foods. This, unfortunately, can sometimes mean vegans have a limited selection of snack foods to choose from.  But worry not! The combinations of delicious plant-based foods are endless and, many can make up some awesome tasting snack ideas. What’s more, many of these snack ideas are dairy-free, gluten-free and packed full of protein. Whether you are a full vegan or just looking to reduce how much animal products you consume, check out these top vegan snack ideas for 2020!   Healthy Vegan...