No, being a vegan and eating a plant-based diet is not expensive. The whole foods needed for vegan eating are cheaper than those of vegetarian, flexitarian and meat-based diets.

Eating a balanced vegan diet can be very healthy and provide your body with all the nutrients it needs. Here are a few areas where studies show the benefits of a vegan diet: Whether you're turning vegan for health reasons, ethical concerns or just to challenge yourself to try something new, there are plenty of products now available to simplify things. Below, you'll see a list of our favourites. Vegan desserts are often loaded with added sugar, so treat yourself to them in moderation. Sweetened nut and oat milk are also high in added sugars, and eating more fruit and drinking more fruit juices can also have a huge effect on your daily sugar intake. Sainsbury's: Original Roast Smooth | [Original Roast Crunchy]( http://ManiLife Original Roast Crunchy Peanut Butter 295g) | Deep Roast Smooth | Rich CocoaEating a balanced vegan diet is a very healthy practice, providing your body with all the nutrients it needs. This is true for many carefully maintained diets, though there are some areas where veganism naturally excels. Here are a few areas where studies show the benefits of a vegan diet: Henry: Watch a few documentaries on veganism like Cowspiracy. The information in those films will definitely legitimise and reinforce your decision to go plant-based. ABP first entered the meat-free category in 2011 and describes itself as a “market leader” in veg-based own-label meat alternatives. It has also launched plant-based lines under the Men’s Health Kitchen brand, various Debbie & Andrew’s lines and through its Equals brand, which launched into Asda in February 2019. Veganuary has a mission: it wants a world free of animal farming and slaughter, emissions and land damage, and to help improve health.

Heat oil in a wok on medium. Use your fingers to slightly break up the larger chunks of Dopsu No-Pork into small bite sized pieces, then stir fry until golden. Also hard to differentiate from the real deal are Future’s Sausages, which again, have not only the taste nailed, but the texture is eerily similar too thanks to a seaweed-based ‘casing’. We tried them on a pizza (spicy sausage toppings are one of the things I’d find hardest to leave behind) and they were spot on, with the added bonus of not being too greasy like some pepperoni and salami slices can be. Use substitute ingredients make your old favourites - there are loads of clever ingredients that still let you have omelettes, cakes and more Did you know these celebs are vegan? To celebrate the latest BOSH! recipe book, BOSH! On A Budget, we chatted with Henry Firth and Ian Theasby to ask a few questions about vegan cooking. Here's what we found out:

Are there any health risks when going vegan?

Add the remaining oil to the pan and add the carrots and peppers and stir fry over a medium heat for 3 minutes until soft. In a bowl, mix together all the sauce ingredients with the pineapple juice and 100ml cold water until smooth. Separate the lettuce leaves and arrange them in a single layer on a large serving platter. Spoon a little of the warm satay No-Pork mixture into the centre of each ‘lettuce cup’. Garnish with lime wedges and serve warm. Happily, so long as you eat a balanced and varied diet, a vegan diet can fulfil all your dietary and nutritional requirements. Well, satay, mainly. One of those sauces that makes everything better. But that’s not to play down the role of the Dopsu No-Pork pieces; after all, it does the ‘meat’ role in the dish to perfection; the satisfying, tender, vehicle for all that tangy, peanut-y goodness.