vegan

Why soaking beans, grains, seeds & nuts can make them more nutritious

by Lucinda Miller | Nov 27, 2022 | 2 comments

Beans, grains, wholemeal flour, nuts and seeds are powerhouses of nutrition. They are a wonderful source of protein and micronutrients, but if you rely on them a lot, you should be aware that they can potentially have a sting in their tail. These foods all contain...

Queen Chickpea Red Pesto Salad

by Lucinda Miller | Nov 27, 2022 | 0 comments

This chickpea salad recipe is incredibly delicious, nutritious and filling. It’s my “go-to” all-in-one salad when I cook for my plant-based friends, and it’s also a winner served alongside fish, poultry and meat. I bought Bold Bean Co’s queen chickpeas in this recipe...

Supercharged Tomato Pasta Sauce

by Lucinda Miller | Nov 13, 2022 | 2 comments

If you have fussy eaters, here’s a super-star recipe! This smooth pasta sauce packs a hidden punch with seven vegetables blended inside, as well as white beans for added protein and fibre. Try serving this wonderful tomato sauce with red lentil pasta for an...

How to stay well nourished if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and plant-based

by Lucinda Miller | Sep 18, 2022 | 0 comments

If you are a plant-based pregnant or breastfeeding mama, then you might well be feeling and looking vibrant and glowing. However, if you are experiencing a tricky pregnancy or if are you struggling with your energy, you seem run down with poor immunity, you have...

How to decide which oat milk to use

by Lucinda Miller | Nov 28, 2021 | 0 comments

It’s not easy choosing an oat milk, and how heavily they are marketed is not a true test of how good they are. I’d like to share with you two recent experiences about oat milks that were told to me… Happy Mum of Three: “I must let you know that...