Are Nitrates & Nitrites Bad For Us?

You may have come across warnings about consuming foods high in nitrates and/or nitrites, with respect to both animal- and plant-based foods. But what does the science say? Whilst previous blogs have touched on this subject – specifically in relation to chewing vs juicing 1 and whether athletic performance is affected by nitrate consumption 2 … Continue reading Are Nitrates & Nitrites Bad For Us?

Arthritis & Plant-Based Foods

I know from personal experience within my family that arthritis can be an excruciatingly painful disease which imposes significant limits on the quality of one’s life. At first inspection, it seems too good to be true that making simple dietary and lifestyle changes could significantly improve the symptoms of arthritis; but delving into the research … Continue reading Arthritis & Plant-Based Foods

Breakfast Confusion

An article in the Telegraph 1 makes the choice clear about whether or not breakfast is the most important meal of the day – well, as clear as mud… The study The article reports on a recent BMJ study 2 which demonstrates that the accepted ‘truth’ about the primary importance of breakfast is not quite … Continue reading Breakfast Confusion

Eat to Live or Live to Eat?

Has it ever occurred to you just how central taste is when it comes to food? Indeed, it’s so important that it tends to eclipse every other element involved in food preparation and dining. However, could it be that our preoccupation with flavour and texture has played a major role in the current tsunami of … Continue reading Eat to Live or Live to Eat?

Plant-Based Mistakes

Whilst I’d maintain that the biggest dietary mistake we can make is to continue eating animals rather than plants, there are some pretty serious blunders that can be made by those who eat nothing but plant foods. This may especially be the case if you regard yourself as a vegan rather than a WFPBer (if … Continue reading Plant-Based Mistakes

Vinegar Helps Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

Is there anything truly healthy about good old British fish and chips with plenty of salt and vinegar? Well, yes, there is – although it would probably come as something of a surprise to most people – it’s actually the vinegar (acetic acid). And what’s more, research shows that vinegar is able to help in … Continue reading Vinegar Helps Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

About Me

My name is Joe Bath. I’m a qualified* nutritional therapist and regular blogger on all things connected to plant-based nutrition. I thrive on a so-called “non-SOS WFPB Diet” – that’s an abbreviation for wholefood plant-based diet containing no added sugar, oil or salt. I’m delighted to introduce you to the only proven diet that can … Continue reading About Me

Side Dishes

Spicy Root Vegetable Medley Roasted Garbanzo Beans Rosemary, Mushrooms & Kale Mashed Potatoes Trumpet Rolls Quinoa Holiday Dressing Spicy Beans & Greens Creamy Coleslaw Pineapple Stir-Fry Raw Cranberry-Persimmon Relish Better Ketchup & Chips Scalloped Potatoes Summer Slaw Oil-Free Baked Portobello Fries Caramelised Smoky Brussels Sprouts Fry-less Refried Beans Lentil Crispies Samphire and Petits Pois Mash … Continue reading Side Dishes

Blogs

How Can Parents Get Toddlers To Eat Healthily? Improve Blood Flow By Hanging Upside Down? Lose weight Without Exercising or Making Any Dietary Change? Vegan Pie Comes Top in British Pie Awards 2019 Vitamin B12 Status in Spanish Veggies & Vegans Flaxseeds / Linseeds – Lignan Heaven Why Whole Grains Are Better Than Flour When … Continue reading Blogs

Soups & Stews

Artichoke And Shiitake Mushroom Split Pea Soup Lentil Rice Soup https://www.veggieinspired.com/lentil-rice-soup/ Hot & Spicy Vegan Chilli with Lentil-Walnut Meat Broccoli-Potato White Bean Soup Greek Lentil Soup Thai Coconut Curry Soup (that will rock your pretty world) Potato Soup Split Pea & Yam Soup Chili Indian Dal Soup Corn Chowder Hearty Lentil Stew Minestrone Soup Tandoori … Continue reading Soups & Stews