Are home grown eggs vegan?

This is a question that I have often pondered on over the years. Now I have never owned chickens, but I would of course love to. I think chickens are just so adorable, and I also really love the idea of having modern day dinosaurs wandering around my house. But I have always wondered whether … Continue reading Are home grown eggs vegan?

Where do vegans get their protein from?

Despite this information being readily available online, I am still asked this question on a far too regular basis. As soon as someone hears that I'm vegan, or at least hears that I don't eat meat, I am met with the obligatory 'But what about your protein intake?' as though without meat it is only … Continue reading Where do vegans get their protein from?

Request – elcotrolyte recommendations

I am currently training for a half marathon and so am experimenting with the best fuel options. I am also set to run a marathon at the end of the year too so hoping that if I sort my feuling during this half marathon, I can think about it less during the full marathon. I … Continue reading Request – elcotrolyte recommendations

Vitamin E oatmeal exfoliator

As part of my new years resolution, I am trying to focus more on my skincare and actually have a proper routine that works for me. I have used this before, but never in any sort of routine. I have however been using it regularly now for about 6 months, which I think has been … Continue reading Vitamin E oatmeal exfoliator

Champneys Slumber body balm

In the UK, Champneys is one of the most luxurious spa brands in the country. They have had a 'at home' range for a number of years (all rather expensive, but the whole point is so that you can have spa treatment in your own home) but it is only in the last year or … Continue reading Champneys Slumber body balm

Lush jelly soap – Snow fairy

Christmas is always my favourite time of the year, mainly because the snow fairy collection at Lush is released! This stuff smells so good and instantly lifts my mood with its bubblegum and candy smells. So of course, come January and the Boxing Day sales, I try my best to stock up on the snow fairy … Continue reading Lush jelly soap – Snow fairy

High 5 energy gel orange

One of my big goals for 2024 is to run a half marathon and a full marathon. I did complete a half marathon in 2023, but the one I am planning for 2024 will be my first chipped and timed race, so I am equal parts very nervous for it and also very excited to … Continue reading High 5 energy gel orange

Fudge Kitchen York

I recently took a short trip to York and I was truly spoilt for choice for vegan treats. There were also so many independent and local businesses, and even with all of the walking we did I still think I ate my own body weight in vegan goodies. However I think this fudge has truly … Continue reading Fudge Kitchen York

Best sources of vegan protein

Once you tell someone that you follow a vegan lifestyle, the first question you will get is 'but where do you get your protein from?'. When I was vegetarian (so still eating eggs and dairy) I was never asked this question once, yet as soon as I went vegan it was all anyone would ask … Continue reading Best sources of vegan protein

Free Soul vegan protein bar

A big part of building muscle at the gym is ensuring you eat enough protein. Not only does protein help you to build your muscles, it will also help you recover quicker by helping to repair your muscles. Protein is also harder for your body to break down, so high protein foods will leave you … Continue reading Free Soul vegan protein bar