The Ultimate Guide To Surviving Veganuary
Joining the #Veganuary bandwagon this month? Whether you’re struggling with cravings for cheese and ice cream or are sailing through your plant-based meal prep, here’s our ultimate guide to veganism that will make surviving your month of meat free eating a breeze. From how to fuel your training to nutrients your body might be missing… we’ve even got a whole host of tasty, plant-based recipes made with our vegan hemp & pea protein powder for you to devour too!
Fuelling Your Training On A Vegan Diet
Eating a plant-based diet might be great for the environment, but it comes with sacrificing your muscle and strength, right? There’s still a big misconception that you need animal protein (and lots of it) to build muscle, but, whilst protein is important for anyone training hard, it IS possible to grow muscle on a vegan diet. And - as documentaries such as Netflix’s Game Changers and BBC’s Footballer Goes Vegan have shown – could even boost your athletic performance!
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Vegan Smoothies Packed Full of Protein
When transitioning to a plant-based diet, protein smoothies are a great place to start. They can easily be adapted to suit your individual needs and can provide everything from a light breakfast on the go to sweet-tooth curing, post workout refuel. All you need to do is ‘vegan-ise’ them with a sachet of hemp & pea dairy-free protein powder and your favourite milk alternative. These 9 smoothies are all super simple to whizz up and will provide you with over 20g of protein per serve!
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Going Vegan? Here’s What Your Diet Might Be Missing
We promise you won’t suddenly turn pale, skinny and sick-looking after devouring your first veggie burger, but as with any major diet change, you need to take a look at what’s on your plate to make sure your body is getting everything it needs. If you want to give veganism a try, click below for five of the most important things to look out for in your diet…
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Smart Vegan Snacks To Fuel Your Day
A smart snack can be the antidote to pretty much everything – when our energy flags during back to back meetings, when a sudden sugar craving hits or when we need to replenish our muscles after a sweaty training session. During Veganuary, being armed with snacks be crucial for your success, and avoiding a hunger-induced panic! Sure, there’s plenty of vegan options available from high street shops these days, but having something homemade on hand will guarantee you can have nourishing, protein-packed snack…
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Your Plant-Based Kitchen Heroes
As the cliché goes; fail to prepare, prepare to fail. One of our top tips for Veganuary is making sure you’ve got a well-stocked kitchen. It’ll make sure you’re not eating the same meals week in, week out and will also mean you can create something tasty even when you’re short on time–no emergency takeaway order needed!
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7 Easy Plant-Based Breakfasts
When it comes to waking up well, for us, there’s nothing quite like a slap-up brekkie. It fuels our bodies and brains to help us take on anything – even that never-ending to do list! With a few easy swaps, such as using a vegan protein powder, breakfast is also one of the easiest meals to make plant-based. Here’s seven of our favourite health and protein-packed recipes to get you started…
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Plants With More Protein Than Beef
You might have heard before that broccoli has more protein than a steak, and while yes, per calorie there IS more protein in the greens, you’d have to eat A LOT of broccoli! But that doesn’t mean you need steak to build muscle. Before you throw in the towel with your vegan diet, here’s 5 plant-based foods that are full of protein, and how they compare to 100g of steak…
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Going Vegan? Here’s The Resources You Need
If you’re not lucky enough to know many fellow plant eaters, it can be easy to feel like a lost puppy navigating this weird and wonderful journey all on your own. Thankfully the wonder of the internet that you have everything you could need to right at your fingertips 24/7 – whether you need nutrition education, recipe inspiration or the community you’re missing…
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Decadent & Dairy Free Desserts
Another plant-based recipe round up, but this time desserts! A high quality vegan protein powder is a great way to add a satiating boost of plant-based protein to a sweet treat or snack. It’s time to get creative in the kitchen and spice up your vegan diet with one of these six awesome dessert recipes made with our vegan pea & hemp protein powder.
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Your Guide To Vegan Protein
Vegan Protein Powders aren’t just for those who follow a plant-based diet. They’re also great for those who suffer with food intolerances as they’re hypoallergenic and are often found to be easier to digest. If you’re dairy-free, this is the supplement for you! Here’s our guide to vegan protein and what makes Neat’s hemp & pea vegan protein blend different…
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10 things I Wish I Knew Before Going Vegan
As veganism grows in popularity, it’s easier than to make the change to a plant-based diet… but that’s not to say overhauling your diet will be a piece of *egg, dairy & butter free* cake. So, we’re handing over to Team Neat’s resident vegan - Content Manager Kathryn - for her top tips and advice that she wishes she’d been given before going plant-based herself…
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