Embrace plant power (and please stay away from this insane new fad diet)

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We aren't going to beat around the bush; plants are amazing, and you should eat them more. Every colour, every variety, every day. Vegetables, fruits, seeds, grains, nuts and everything else grown under the sun should be abundant within each meal, bringing colour, life, wholesome nutrition and depth of flavour to your cooking. From a morning smoothie, packed full of fruits, plant protein, healthy fats, and a sneaky handful of greens to provide sustainable energy for the day ahead, through to slow roasted vegetables cooked in fragrant herbs with a hearty side of spiced quinoa mixed into a vibrant salad, every meal is an opportunity to add flavour and variety to your daily nutrition.

There's a new fad diet that people are starting to sink their teeth into called the Carnivore diet - the exact opposite of plant-based eating and strictly zero carbs. No fruit, no vegetables, no plants whatsoever. Just meat, fish, eggs, and maybe dairy products. Sounds crazy, right? While followers of the diet claim it has helped them lose weight and cure a bunch of things, it is certainly not sustainable long-term for your health and the environment, and you will be missing out on an alarming amount of nutrients that only come from plants and are of utmost importance for your wellbeing.

We believe a diet high in a variety of whole foods is unquestionably the best, eating more plants and food from the earth rather than less. Balance and nourishment above restriction, always.

Every meal should be an opportunity to nourish your body. Pack as many colourful fruits, veggies and plants into your meal as you can! We still believe meat products like bone broth, fish, and eggs are very beneficial for your health as part of a balanced diet, but this month we want to celebrate plants and inspire you to eat more through delicious, nourishing, and plant-based recipes!

It is so easy to get every nutrient you need to both survive and thrive from just plants, especially with the help of plant-based proteins.

Often the biggest challenges in a predominantly plant diet is getting enough protein or finding a delicious plant protein supplement. Hate the taste of pea protein or the grittiness of rice protein? We've got your back here. All proteins in our ranges are fermented, containing sprouted and bio-fermented pea and brown rice protein (along with other plant protein sources within the different ranges), smooth in texture and contain pre and probiotics. We have different protein ranges to suit everyone and every goal:

• Thriving Family is a family-friendly plant-based protein with 17 vitamins and minerals. A convenient option for families looking to include protein and key nutrients as part of a balanced diet.
• Clean Plant Protein is a plant-based protein blend with minerals, designed to complement active lifestyles and everyday nutrition.

Other plant-based supplements which can be beneficial for vegan or predominantly plant-based diet include Nutritional Savoury Flakes, these contain a variety of nutrients that can be slightly more difficult to obtain in a vegan or vegetarian diets such Vitamin B12 and Zinc are essential minerals involved in many normal body functions. Other vegan superfoods such as Spirulina & Chlorella contain a plethora of phytonutrients and are easy to consume as part of our Clean Greens blend. Finally, ensuring ample consumption of protein and healthful fatty acid containing nuts and seeds. Other vegan superfoods such as Spirulina & Chlorella contain a plethora of phytonutrients and are easy to consume as part of our Clean Greens blend. Finally, ensuring ample consumption of protein and healthful fatty acid containing nuts and seeds provide a good spectrum of amino acids.

Keep an eye out for our plant-powered recipes this month, as we share nourishing recipes to help you include a bigger variety of plants in your diet, and inspire you with new and delicious ways to eat more plants.