The decision to live a vegan life is based not only on what is healthier for the individual, but also on what is healthier for the planet, and it’s this that sets veganism apart. And it’s an idea whose time has come… THE VEGAN LIFE aims to give readers all the info they need to follow their ethical choice: how to eat, where to eat when they want to eat out (all over South Africa) and what to eat at home (there are 32 delicious recipes in this issue!). But it’s much more than a manual: we know that our readers are grappling with issues every day, ranging from dealing with the nutritional questions of anxious parents to where being a pet-owner, for example, fits into the ethical lifestyle choice they have made. But THE VEGAN LIFE also aims to answer the questions that people who are interested in veganism but who don’t know enough about it to take the final step, want to ask. A glossy, 84-page title, THE VEGAN LIFE is a must-read for anyone interested in – or already committed to – ethical eating and living.
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IN THE (VEGAN) FAMILY WAY • Having grown up in a small farming community, I was probably the last person anyone (including myself!) would have expected to go vegan.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT (not) JUICING • Juicing enthusiasts claim that drinking your daily fruit and veg is one of the surest ways to stay slim, prevent disease and detox your body. But is it really all it’s cracked up to be?
READER RECIPE • Tickle your sweet tooth with this tasty 4-ingredient fudge.
THE LAST STRAW • Our big fat single-use plastic problem AND 22 SMALL CHANGES YOU CAN MAKE RIGHT NOW TO SOLVE IT
22 SMALL CHANGES YOU CAN START MAKING NOW!
TYPES OF PLASTIC, AND RECYCLING POTENTIAL IN SA
Q&A WITH REGISTERED CLINICAL DIETICIAN • ‘How do I lose weight on a vegan diet?’ and 3 other reader questions
‘Please help me!’ • The three words that changed two lives and an entire business.
The magic of Mushrooms • THE HUMBLE BUTTON MUSHROOM IS A CURIOUS THING, OFTEN OVERLOOKED BY FOODIES IN FAVOUR OF MORE ‘EXOTIC’ VARIETIES. YET IT SHOULD BE A STAPLE IN THE VEGAN ARSENAL.
THE VEGAN NUTRITION & HEALTH REPORT • NEWS, TIPS, DEBATES AND MORE
CLOSE TO THE BONE • HOW TO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE STRONG, HEALTHY BONES THAT WILL STAY THAT WAY ON A VEGAN DIET.
can your pet BE vegan? • YOU’VE MADE THE DECISION TO ADOPT AN ETHICAL, PLANT-BASED DIET – BUT WHAT ABOUT YOUR PETS? CAN YOU PUT YOUR DOG OR CAT ON A VEGAN DIET AND STILL MAKE SURE THEY GET ALL THE NUTRIENTS THEY NEED? WE DID SOME INVESTIGATING.
PLANT-NOURISHED FOR 46 YEARS AND IN PERFECT HEALTH • OTTO KOHLSTOCK IS LIVING PROOF THAT A VEGAN DIET WORKS WONDERS FOR YOUR HEALTH IN THE LONG TERM. AT 64, HE’S FIT AND HEALTHY AND GOES FOR A 45-MINUTE JOG EVERY DAY.
KEEP IT KIND • SHOPPING FOR ETHICAL BEAUTY PRODUCTS IS A LOT EASIER THAN YOU THINK – FOLLOW THESE TIPS TO MAKE SURE YOU BUY REAL-DEAL VEGAN PRODUCTS. WE’VE ALSO HANDPICKED SOME GREAT SPOILS FOR YOU TO TRY!
GREAT READS • Inspiring lifestyle guides and recipe books to enhance your vegan experience.
Our Vegan WEDDING • We’ve been vegan for more than three years, so the idea of dozens of animals being killed in honour of our love for each other was unthinkable.
HOW TO ORDER A VEGAN MEAL OFF ANY MENU • Even though vegan eateries seem to be popping up left, right and centre, and many mainstream restaurants now offer plant-based options, it can still be hard to navigate menus that aren’t specifically vegan-friendly. Here is the ultimate guide to eating out as a vegan.
green light • These bright, nutritious dishes are flavourful and delicious – perfect for mid-season eating.
COOK EAT SMILE (REPEAT!) • Food writer Áine Carlin is known for her refreshingly fun and easy approach to vegan...