Easy Plant-Based Recipes To Improve Your Life
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Powering Performance
Across the world of professional sports, an increasing number of athletes are discovering the benefits of plant-based diets in boosting performance, speeding up recovery, and maintaining overall health.
Top Plant-Based Protein Sources for New Vegans
Are you considering a vegan diet but worried about protein? Our guide to the top plant-based protein sources is here to ease your concerns. Discover a variety of nutritious and versatile options like legumes, tofu, tempeh, and quinoa that ensure you get all the essential amino acids your body needs.
Fueling the Distance: How a Plant-Based Diet Powers Endurance Running Success
Explore the transformative impact of a plant-based diet on endurance running. Dive into scientific insights, elite athlete anecdotes, and practical tips to enhance performance, recovery, and overall health. Discover how to seamlessly integrate plant-based nutrition into your training regimen for peak performance.
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Easy Vegan Butternut Thai Red Curry
Discover how to make a simple and delicious Vegan Butternut Thai Red Curry with this easy-to-follow recipe. Ready in just 30 minutes, this comforting dish combines the sweetness of butternut squash with the rich flavours of Thai red curry, all while being completely plant-based.
Mediterranean Harmony Bowl: Roasted Veg & Harissa Lentils
Indulge in the flavours of the Mediterranean with a nourishing dish of Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables and Harissa Spiced Lentils served with fluffy couscous. This plant-based recipe celebrates the simplicity and heart-healthy choices of Mediterranean cuisine, offering a colourful, wholesome meal rich in health benefits and versatile in serving options.
The Perfect Pizza Dough Recipe
You can’t beat homemade pizza dough. And this one is so simple, you’ll be asking yourself why you haven’t been making your own all along!
Red Lentil Dahl with Crispy Chickpeas
A protein-packed dish combining the creamy texture of lentils with the crunch of chickpeas, all infused with aromatic spices. It’s vegan, easy to make, and sure to become a staple in your meal planning.
The best Spaghetti Bolognese (Bolognaise?)
Experience the richness of plant-based cooking with this hearty bolognese recipe. Made with lentils, sun-dried tomatoes, and buckwheat, this gluten-free meal is high in protein and flavour, perfect for a hungry family!
Creamy Chickpea Stew
Amidst stormy days, our Creamy Plant-Based Chickpea Stew is a comforting haven. Hearty chickpeas, roasted red peppers, and aromatic herbs blend for a nourishing, soul-warming delight.
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I’m Kayleigh and welcome to the Happy Diet.
My passion is to bring happiness to all those I can. By sharing affordable and easy plant-based recipes allowing your body to heal and thrive, as well as tips to move more and daily healthy habits to incorporate into a lifestyle that is tailored for you.
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