Simply Vegan

As we go to print, events are continuing to unfold with the global pandemic and you’ll no doubt be feeling concerned about its short and long term impacts. You may feel that it’s more important than ever to look after your own health along with the health of our planet, and we hope that you will find inspiration for your vegan journey in this month’s pages. With the recent distruption to food supplies, I have certainly been re-thinking what I throw into the food waste bin and our feature on p20 provides tips on reducing food-related waste for the good of our wallets and the planet. You can also find some delicious, money-saving recipes from p32. Our newly-expanded nutrition section starts on p57 — find out why we all need B12 (p58),…

GENTLE CLEANSING This new range from The Beauty of Eating Well author Camille Knowles is vegan and cruelty-free. £15 at amazon.co.uk HAPPY GUTS New to the UK, Nexba Kombucha is loaded with probiotics, which support a healthy digestive system. £4 for four at Sainsbury’s MOVIE NIGHT? Treat yourself to the UK’s first vegan caramel popcorn range, £4 at Ocado, The Vegan Supermarket and joeandsephs.co.uk GET IN TOUCH, WE LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! website simplyveganmag.co.uk Facebook simplyvegan Instagram @simplyvegan…

Edric Kennedy-Macfoy Edric is an ex-firefighter, fitness coach and author of new book, The Fit Vegan. He shares his thoughts on the vegan junk food boom on p60 this issue. edthevegan.com Lisa Gawthorne Vegan since 2003, Lisa is a Team GB athlete in the field of duathlon and co-founder of plant-based food company Bravura Foods. She is also author of fitness book Gone in 60 Minutes. Turn to p16 to find out more about her inspiring lifestyle and career. Abbie Oguntade Abbie is a self-confessed skincare junkie and founder of the award-winning vegan range Freya + Bailey. She shares her experiences of healing stressed-out skin using the power of plants on p79 this month. Rob Trounce Rob has worked in the vegan and plant-based food sector since 2014, supporting a number of UK-based and international brands. He…

PLANT POWER, DELIVERED Founded in 2017 by brothers Jonathan and Alex Petrides, allplants is an online platform and chef-to-customer service making it easy to eat vegan with delicious, nutritious meals delivered to your door. The plant-based meal delivery service recently raised £3.4m via crowdfunding and now covers most of the UK. Order online at allplants.com THE SCENT OF SPRING Give yourself a lift with a new fragrance from Covent Garden-based vegan and sustainable brand Floral Street. We love the creamy vanilla, blossom and jasmine notes of their Wild Vanilla Orchid, £60 for £50ml. floralstreet.com…

SOUTH LANES, BRIGHTON Established in 1981, this award-winning vegetarian and vegan restaurant has seasonal, ethically-sourced food at its heart. Try out some of their gourmet dishes — including carrot gravadlax, king oyster ‘scallops’ and crispy Thai cauliflower — served alongside organic wines and cocktails. They also offer a delicious brunch menu with the likes of homemade sweet paprika beans on sourdough, corn fritters and avocado with kimchi. All this, with an unpretentious, relaxed atmosphere. foodforfriends.com BE AT ONE Heather Mills has launched a vegan beauty range, Be at One, which is designed to be gentle and nourishing on the skin without using any animal derivatives. It includes BB cream, lip glosses, concealers and eye shadows. See the full range at be-at-one.com Bye bye, butter If you’re in the process of going vegan and struggling to…

KENT VEGAN FESTIVAL Saturday 2nd May Canterbury College, Canterbury With around 70 stalls, live music and poetry, comedy, an art exhibition and 10 fantastic speakers, this is a vegan festival not to be missed! Profits go to vegan charities. Tickets from £4. kentveganevents.org VEGAN NIGHTS 7th May, Truman Brewery, London Expect more of the warm Vegan Nights vibes, an incredible array of vegan food and celebrating what it is to live a plant-based lifestyle! This is the destination to socialise and party with a selection of DJs playing the very best in reggae, roots, grime, house and party classics! 5-10.30pm. Tickets cost £10 at vegannights.uk BUDDHA BROS VEGAN FESTIVAL 9th May Himley Hall, Himley, Dudley Enjoy live music, artisan vegan food, lakeside yoga and meditation, inspiring talks, home-crafted beer, comedy and much more. Tickets from £4 at himleyhallandpark.co.uk NORTHERN…