Interest in veganism is growing around the globe. Around 2% of American adults follow a vegan lifestyle and 5% of young adults in the UK eat a vegan diet. This is particularly impressive when you consider how entrenched animal consumption is in these two nations. And even if certain people don’t fully commit to the […]
A well-planned vegan diet is typically rich in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and seeds – high in natural fiber, antioxidants, and other nutrients that promote heart health, while low in saturated fats and cholesterol. The rise in popularity of the vegan lifestyle has led many to question the potential health benefits and risks […]
When you’re trying to gain muscle mass and up your game, there’s no denying that getting more protein is a key component. However, if you’re trying to follow a plant-based diet, that might sound easier said than done. Thankfully, that isn’t necessarily the case. There are too many misconceptions about bodybuilding and plant-based foods. For […]
Name: Duane Van Staden Age: 28 Height: 185 cm Current weight: 114 kg Current city: Johannesburg South Africa Occupation: Gym owner & Coach What made you get started with training and living a more healthy and fit lifestyle? I was looking for a sport that I could participate in as an individual. This way, I […]
Over the course of the past few years, the popularity of veganism tracked an uphill mark on graphs worldwide. Veganism or Vegetarianism has always been a part of lifestyle to many communities. Be it Plato or Newton, the vegan lifestyle has been backed by many influential personalities. Although the modern trend of Veganism picked its […]
I recently got to try a few of Yokos’ vegan dairy free yoghurts and really enjoyed them. It is not the easiest finding a good vegan yoghurt, so thankfully Yokos really delivers with its range. Eric Bedier the founder of Yokos, grew up in France before coming to Cape Town in South Africa where Yokos […]
Melissa Kannigan is a vegan athlete who has competed in multiple ifbb competitions. She and I managed to put together a short video of some of her training that she did on the Umhlanga promenade in Durban. For me, it was just really fun recording the video and putting it all together (I hope her […]
I was a bit confused about soya before I researched it – and it seems the rest of the world is too. There has been so much back and forth with the amount of evidence that is continuously being published, which almost has the reverse effect of making me slightly complacent about the topic because […]
The biggest question vegans or vegetarians get is, “Where do you get your protein from?”. Well now imagine being a bodybuilder and being vegan, that question must come around so much more! Thank goodness for the internet though, as answers to these sorts of questions and ‘myths’ have been made so much more accessible to […]
This review looks at a vegan rice protein powder, more specifically Organic Life Nutrition’s Rice Protein Powder. This is the first rice protein powder that I have ever tried, so this should be interesting. Protein shakes are a great way to add to your daily intake of calories, and add just what you need. There is no need to overdo […]
