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18 Vegan Grand Final Day Dishes (to please all of your guests!)

Whether you’re a football fan or not- there’s no denying that footy fever can very quickly sweep through entire households and friendship groups. Take me for example; an Essendon fan (by proxy) sat glued to the semi final. Definitely not something you’d normally catch me doing, but the fever had hit, and a bunch of us cheered the Bulldogs (yay, a dog themed team!) all the way to the finals.   Now there’s a bevy of Grand Final BBQ’s and Parties to choose from, and menus to plan! I usually arm myself with a range of dishes that I can entice others with, while also keeping myself satisfied. Here are some dishes that’ll keep your vegetarian and vegan Grand Final guests...

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An Honest Review of 5 Vegan Protein Powders to Support Your Healthy Lifestyle

Over the years I’ve tried many, many plant based vegan and raw protein powders. We’re so lucky that now there is such an abundance of vegan protein powders that there really is one for everybody and every body. I’ve tried over the years to find one that doesn’t affect my stomach, cools me down too much, and doesn’t leave any nasty after tastes. Here are five that I’ve tried and enjoyed… some more than others!   Note: This is not a paid or sponsored post in any way. It’s based purely on my own research and findings. Food Matters Superfood Protein  What they say “When we created this blend, we wanted to make sure that it was loaded with highly-digestible...

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Why I no longer use Himalayan Rock Salt – and why you should stop using it too – sustainability is the key people!

Himalayan Sea Salt is in most of my savoury recipes, I know. But hear me out. I’ve decided to say goodbye to that sparkly pink salt once and for all, despite having an ongoing love affair with it (that rivals chocolate and chai lattes). You’ll no longer be seeing any Himalayan Sea/Rock Salt in any future Vegie Head recipes… and here’s why. I’ll give you a hint: Himalayan Sea Salt is not sustainable. Note: This is not a paid or sponsored post in any way. It’s based purely on my own research and findings. A funny aside- someone pointed out it was ‘Rock Salt’ – not ‘Sea Salt’ – however I’ve called them both interchangeably over the years and even...

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How to get your dogs to eat more vegetables (even if they’re fussy!)

Since writing Delicious Doggy Dishes, one of the most common questions I get asked is “How do I get my dog to eat more vegetables?”. Some of the dogs in question have never eaten vegetables in their life, others have frustrated owners who have tried desperately for a long time to include more vegetables in their diets, and others are new to being a fur-parent (welcome to the club!) and want to know where to start. Before we get started: This is not a debate on raw vs cooked food. There are experts and canine nutritionists who sit on both sides of the fence- some for a fully raw diet, and some claiming that it’s easier for dogs to digest cooked food....

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