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Can I get protein and build muscle on a plant-based diet? – Healthy Vix
One of the questions I see over and over again when someone says they are vegan, me included, is ‘but where do you get your protein from?’ It can even make some meat eaters quite angry! I had one person on Twitter getting really fiery with me because I am a vegan.
https://healthyvix.com/2019/02/01/can-i-get-protein-and-build-muscle-on-a-plant-based-diet/
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Eat these foods to fight bad breath – Healthy Vix
Bad breath is something that we’ve all suffered from and that many of us have been paranoid about when talking to others. In this blog post I am going to explore the foods to eat that help to fight bad breath. I’m plant-based so I will focus on vegan friendly foods.
https://healthyvix.com/2019/01/25/eat-these-foods-to-fight-bad-breath/
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Vegan recipes and go-to brands for a healthy chocolate fix – Healthy Vix
You can still eat chocolate even if you are vegan and even if you are trying to quit refined or questionable added sugars and sweeteners. It’s so funny that the first thing many people said when I did a whole year of no added sugar (2017) was ‘I could never give up chocolate for a…
https://healthyvix.com/2019/01/13/vegan-recipes-and-go-to-brands-for-a-healthy-chocolate-fix/
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How your lifestyle can affect hair loss – Healthy Vix
Getting old and suffering with hair loss is something that many of us dread and there is often nothing we can do to prevent it, that's if it’s just a natural part of ageing. However, there are some ways in which our lifestyles can affect the health of our hair and even younger people can…
https://healthyvix.com/2019/01/12/how-your-lifestyle-can-affect-hair-loss/
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Why being healthy doesn’t have to be expensive – Healthy Vix
One question I’m asked a lot, especially now I’m vegan, is whether it is expensive to be plant based. It’s funny really, as I was veggie for several years prior to going 100% plant based and no one ever questions if vegetarianism is more expensive, but as soon as you mention following a vegan diet…
https://healthyvix.com/2019/01/04/why-being-healthy-doesnt-have-to-be-expensive/
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High cholesterol and blood pressure can hurt your kidneys – Healthy Vix
Your kidneys are essential organs that filter your blood, removing excess nutrients and waste products from the body. But sometimes, things can go wrong, and kidneys can fail, meaning that people have to go on lifelong dialysis or require kidney transplants.
https://healthyvix.com/2018/12/27/high-cholesterol-and-blood-pressure-can-hurt-your-kidneys/
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Natural solutions for eczema – Healthy Vix
My personal story with eczema Until only a few years ago I suffered with eczema at the nape of my neck and into my hair. It started when I was around 11 to 12 years old.
https://healthyvix.com/2018/12/13/natural-solutions-for-eczema/
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Healthy TV suggestions to kick-start your New Year’s resolutions – Healthy Vix
Christmas is almost upon us which can mean over indulgence for many. Even those of us, like me, who are plant based and dairy free will be tucking into a little extra raw chocolate and lashings of cashew cheese! It’s no wonder that most of us start the New Year full of good intentions and…
https://healthyvix.com/2018/12/02/healthy-tv-suggestions-to-kick-start-your-new-years-resolutions/
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Healthy Christmas gift guide for health and wellness lovers – Healthy Vix
It's almost the most wonderful time of the year, even for those of us who won't be over-indulging on mince pies or guzzling mulled wine by the gallon!
https://healthyvix.com/2018/11/26/healthy-christmas-gift-guide-vegan-health-wellness-lovers/
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How to reduce your child’s sugar intake when they have a sweet tooth – Healthy Vix
Sugar is added to almost everything these days - even to things that we wouldn’t expect, and that don’t actually taste sweet. Things such as bread, cereals, soups, sauces, gravy, processed savoury food and more.
https://healthyvix.com/2018/11/09/how-to-reduce-your-childs-sugar-intake-when-they-have-a-sweet-tooth/
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Turn your garden into a veggie paradise – Healthy Vix
The environment is taking a huge hit at the moment, but the trend for living a greener and more environmentally conscious life is, fortunately, taking off. More and more people are thinking carefully about where they shop, what they buy and how their lifestyle can be improved by a new way of thinking. Veganism, amongst…
https://healthyvix.com/2018/11/02/turn-your-garden-into-a-veggie-paradise/
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3 healthy vegan snacks to satisfy a sweet tooth – Healthy Vix
One of my friends recently asked if I wanted some cooking apples. Their apple tree had produced loads. I politely declined. She was surprised and asked why. I said I’d have no use for them. ‘Would you not make an apple pie or apple crumble?’ She asked.
https://healthyvix.com/2018/10/15/3-healthy-vegan-snacks-to-satisfy-a-sweet-tooth/
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Vegan options should be provided for everyone, say campaigners – Healthy Vix
The Vegan Society is targeting the UK Government with a petition calling on public sector institutions to provide at least one vegan food option on every menu every day. Campaigners say there is potential for England to become the first country in Europe to enshrine a right to good quality, affordable, plant-based food in law. Offer at…
https://healthyvix.com/2018/09/27/vegan-options-should-be-provided-for-everyone-say-campaigners/
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10 ways to stay healthy in the autumn – Healthy Vix
Autumn is here which is also, unfortunately, the time of the year we start to suffer with colds and sniffles. We are also less inclined to get outdoors as it’s simply too cold!
https://healthyvix.com/2018/09/26/10-ways-to-stay-healthy-in-the-autumn/
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Is it hard being a vegan? – Healthy Vix
This is a question I always get asked and my answer is no, not at all. In fact I feel more awake, liberated, enlightened, healthy, ethical and free than ever before. My only regret is not doing it sooner, but I wasn’t equipped with all the knowledge I have today.
https://healthyvix.com/2018/09/18/is-it-hard-being-a-vegan/
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The biggest secrets behind losing weight – Healthy Vix
Something that everyone wants to do at some point or another in their life, it seems, is lose weight. Perhaps this is just a testament to how easy it can be to put on weight, and everyone knows how frustrating it is when you have continually allowed your weight to grow and grow and you…
https://healthyvix.com/2018/09/11/the-biggest-secrets-behind-losing-weight/
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4 tips for staying fit and healthy on your next holiday – Healthy Vix
Got your next holiday all booked? You’re probably very excited – and with good reason. Breaks from the “real world” are exactly what we need to recharge our batteries and get through life. But while you’re escaping, it’s not uncommon to let your health get away from you.
https://healthyvix.com/2018/08/22/4-tips-for-staying-fit-and-healthy-on-your-next-holiday/
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8 clues we are meant to be vegan – Healthy Vix
I’ve now been vegan for 8 months and before this I was vegetarian for 5 years. I was also veggie when younger and only really ate chicken and fish when I returned to meat as I thought these were healthier and we needed to eat meat. I was heading towards a vegan lifestyle and had…
https://healthyvix.com/2018/09/07/8-clues-we-are-meant-to-be-vegan/
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The benefits of an organic fruit and vegetable box delivery – Healthy Vix
Eating a mainly organic diet is really important to me. I’ve written on this blog before about why I think everyone should choose organic. It’s not just the benefits to our own health by avoiding the chemicals, but to animals, our planet, soil and water too.
https://healthyvix.com/2018/08/24/the-benefits-of-an-organic-fruit-and-vegetable-box-delivery/
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5 of the best vegan restaurants in Cheltenham and Gloucester – Healthy Vix
The Golden Heart, Birdlip One of our favourite places to go for a delicious and hearty homemade pub lunch. A beautiful 16th century traditional Cotswold inn with log burners. They don’t just have a couple of vegan options, oh no, they have an entire vegan menu full of delicious meals from burgers to roasts. We…
https://healthyvix.com/2018/08/16/5-of-the-best-vegan-restaurants-in-cheltenham-and-gloucester/
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Why I drink distilled water – Healthy Vix
Since the start of this year we have been drinking distilled water in our home. Before this we had turned to bottled mineral water after I read an article about all the contaminants that could be in our tap water. Contrary to popular belief tap water is not 'clean'.
https://healthyvix.com/2018/08/09/why-i-drink-distilled-water/
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The most effective ways to supercharge your immune system – Healthy Vix
Supercharging your immune system is something you should look at doing regularly so that you don’t fall ill, ensuring you feel great the majority of the time. You may not always be able to stay away from bacteria and germs, but you can make your immune system strong enough to fight these things off. The…
https://healthyvix.com/2018/07/31/the-most-effective-ways-to-supercharge-your-immune-system/
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How to use freeze-dried fruit in vegan recipes – Healthy Vix
Working with different ingredients is always interesting and working with something totally new to us often presents a challenge. Freeze dried fruit is something that I only started using when I began my healthy journey around seven years ago. Before this I had never used a freeze dried fruit powder or eaten a freeze dried…
https://healthyvix.com/2018/07/27/how-to-use-freeze-dried-fruit-in-vegan-recipes/
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5 areas of your health you should always prioritise as a busy mum – Healthy Vix
Though it really shouldn’t be, it does seem that trying to be healthy can be a challenge for most. It’s something that some people really have to think about, and work on. When you’re a busy mum, it can sometimes feel impossible.
https://healthyvix.com/2018/07/26/5-areas-of-your-health-you-should-always-prioritise-as-a-busy-mum/
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21 easy vegan sandwich filling ideas for lunchboxes (without soy or added sugar) – Healthy Vix
Yesterday I was speaking to someone about how I am now 100% plant based and consume no animal products at all. Before this year I was vegetarian for 5 years, having previously been veggie as a youngster too, but now I've cut all animal products out.
https://healthyvix.com/2018/07/01/21-easy-vegan-sandwich-filling-ideas-for-lunchboxes-without-soy-or-cane-sugar/
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Tips to stay healthy when you work from home – Healthy Vix
Staying healthy when you work from home can at first seem really tricky. After all, you don’t need to leave the house and can work in your pyjamas all day long if you choose. Luckily for those of us with kids to ferry off to school and nursery, we do have to get dressed and…
https://healthyvix.com/2018/06/11/tips-to-stay-healthy-when-you-work-from-home/
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My vegan family meal planner and dinner menu – Healthy Vix
This week I have decided to create a vegan family meal planner for our dinner times in the evening. I thought I’d better state it’s for the evening as I’ve always called the three meal times breakfast, dinner and tea.
https://healthyvix.com/2018/04/23/my-vegan-family-meal-planner-and-dinner-menu/
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How to lose weight and maintain it naturally – Healthy Vix
It’s so important to be and maintain a healthy weight, yet I feel the whole ‘weight loss’ saga is a bit out of control. Too many people are focussed on their weight and wanting to be thin or skinny, but they are not focussed on their health.
https://healthyvix.com/2018/04/15/how-to-lose-weight-and-maintain-it-naturally/
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Vinnie’s Eatery review: Plant based restaurant in Cheltenham – Healthy Vix
We had a kid free Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning the weekend just gone, so I finally got a chance to take Ben to Vinnie’s Eatery in Cheltenham. I’d been once before last summer with a friend when attending the very first Cheltenham Vegan Fair and had been desperate to return! I follow a mainly…
https://healthyvix.com/2018/03/28/vinnies-eatery-review-plant-based-restaurant-in-cheltenham/
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The problem with refined sugar – Healthy Vix
Since January 2017 I have been ‘refined sugar free’. I have unknowingly made a couple of slip ups (thanks Baxters for changing your lentil and veg soup recipe), but I have tried my best to not consume anything that has sugar as an added ingredient.
https://healthyvix.com/2018/02/22/the-problem-with-refined-sugar/
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How to easily eat these 7 delicious super foods every week – Healthy Vix
I’m a huge advocate for healthy eating and fuelling our bodies with the most nutrient rich superfoods we can. I believe poor diets are the number one cause of illness and disease across the world, particularly the rise in type 2 diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease. Most day to day illnesses such as coughs and…
https://healthyvix.com/2018/02/09/how-to-easily-eat-these-7-delicious-super-foods-every-week/
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Is the ‘everything in moderation’ diet a load of baloney? – Healthy Vix
One thing that’s been winding me up lately is this ‘everything in moderation’ diet nonsense. Yep, nonsense. I said it and I reckon a lot of people will disagree, but hear me out. I truly believe that this ‘moderation diet’ is just most people’s excuse to be able to eat all the bad things they…
https://healthyvix.com/2018/02/01/is-the-everything-in-moderation-diet-a-load-of-baloney/
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Why everyone should eat organic food – Healthy Vix
Many people question whether it’s more beneficial to eat organic food and if it’s a healthier choice. After all, organic food is a lot more expensive, so is this extra cost worth it? In my opinion it is totally worth it.
https://healthyvix.com/2018/01/25/why-everyone-should-eat-organic-food/
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Getting your 5-a-day does not make you healthy – Healthy Vix
This is something that I have thought for a long while and it’s a topic that has recently been in the news with some arguing we need 10 portions a day and others claiming just 3-4 portions of fruit and veg are enough. Both articles claim scientists came to these conclusions, so it’s no wonder…
https://healthyvix.com/2018/01/18/getting-your-5-a-day-does-not-make-you-healthy/
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Why I’ll never eat meat again (unless perhaps I’m stranded on a desert island) – Healthy Vix
When I was an early teen I became a vegetarian. My mum was veggie and a couple of girls at school were and it intrigued me. Back then I just went along with the notion that eating flesh was gross and I never really knew much more about it. Around age 17 or 18 I…
https://healthyvix.com/2018/01/14/why-ill-never-eat-meat-again-unless-perhaps-im-stranded-on-a-desert-island/
