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Week 2 with the ImpactR, chatting about finding my feet, weekly themes to track, and a day-by-day account of how the week went. FINDING MY FEET My theme for this week (keep reading to see what these themes are all about) has been all about …
The beginning of my journey with the ImpactR, as I get back into fitness and building an exercise routine! Exercise used to be a big part of my life and routine. I went through all different kinds of phases. In my undergrad I got into …
A round-up of my top vegan resources, including my go-to blogs, recipe inspiration, books, YouTube videos, podcasts, educational sources, and more. Part of my Veganuary Series, for anyone looking to give veganism a go, or interested in exploring a plant-based lifestyle.
A mash-up of the words ‘Vegan’ and ‘January’, Veganuary is a registered charity that launched in January 2014, encouraging people to try veganism during the month of January. The website hosts an incredible amount of resources for people interested in a plant-based diet. Excitingly, a record-breaking amount of people are signing up to take part in Veganuary this January – one person every 8 seconds, according to Veganuary!
I am a big advocate of transitioning into plant-based eating as slowly, or as quickly, as is comfortable for you. I personally switched to a plant-based vegan diet overnight. BUT, I completely understand that slowly easing in can be the best way for people to get used to adding more plant foods into their diets – which I think is always a good thing.
The start of a new year can be a fantastic time of year to try to incorporate more plant-based foods and meals into your routine. So with this blog post I am launching my own Veganuary series to run throughout this month! It will contain resources, tips, ideas, and inspiration, to help you on your vegan journey, whether you’re signing up for Veganuary this January, or you just want to explore the plant-based lifestyle in 2019.
These are some of my favourite people to follow for their vegan recipes. I’ve tried many recipes from these blogs – many of which are quite simple, use nourishing ingredients, and come out tasting delicious. I highly recommend checking out the blogs and YouTube channels of:
I’ve read the first two books on this list, and am (slowly) making my way through How Not to Die. They are all quite comprehensive, very informative, and fascinating reads!
YouTube is how I originally found out about plant-based eating, and I love following inspiring vegan YouTubers. These are my current favourite channels that I like to keep up with:
I have recently become obsessed with listening to podcasts! They’re a great way to educate yourself during down-time (cleaning/photo editing) or when I’m exercising (walks/runs/weight training). The first four are podcasts that I follow and love, and the last three are ones I’ve heard great things about and am starting to listen to:
I’m still making my way through these documentaries. These are some I have watched myself, or have been highly recommended to me as very educational and illuminating:
When looking for vegan friendly places to go out to eat, these are the two sources I go to first. Happy Cow is invaluable for finding vegan/vegan-friendly spots near you, and Glowcation provides reviews on plant-based eateries around the globe.
I couldn’t help but include links to my whole Veganuary series here on the blog. Check them out for more resources and recipes to help you eat more plant-based:
*Post originally published on Dec 31, 2018, and updated on 11th Jan, 2021
A round-up of my favourite holiday gift ideas and discounts for you to give to others or treat yourself! Whether you’re looking for items in the kitchen, recipe inspo, fitness, eco-friendly finds, or just a bit of Christmas cheer, this gift guide has got some …
This baked pumpkin oats recipe is a light and fluffy way to get pumpkin into your breakfast, and get you in the Thanksgiving spirit! Last year on Thanksgiving morning I made a batch of baked pumpkin oats. I’m pretty sure I just winged the recipe, …
These chewy pumpkin breakfast cookies are filled with wholesome ingredients, perfect to grab for breakfast on-the-go or to enjoy as a healthy treat.
Now that it’s a few days past Thanksgiving, you may be just finishing up leftovers from the epic feast (or if you were like me, multiple feasts =P). You also may have a tin or two of leftover pumpkin purée laying about, that you just don’t know what to do with.
Let me help you out with that!
These healthy pumpkin breakfast cookies are such a great way to prolong the Thanksgiving festivities. They are packed with autumnal flavours and filled with nourishing ingredients. If you feel like you overindulged a bit on Thanksgiving, these are a great way to still get in a sweet treat that uses healthful ingredients.
The recipe comes together quickly and easily, and the cookies come out of the oven golden and soft. I ate my way through a batch much quicker than I had expected – they’re just so yum!
I hope you can try out this recipe, and if you do, let me know! Take a photo and tag me on Instagram @bitesbybekah. I’d love to connect with you and it always makes me so happy to see your creations!
* This post was originally published on 25th Nov, 2018 and updated on 21st Nov, 2020.
Whether your city is still in lockdown or starting to open back up, you’re quarantining or practicing social distancing, or you’re just looking for new ideas of easy vegan meals, hopefully this post can offer some inspiration for you! Many of us are limiting our …
Naturally sweetened and delectable bliss balls, full of nourishing ingredients and vibrant colour to brighten your day and get you through any afternoon slump. You all know my obsession with turmeric – I love adding it to recipes any time of day, whether that be …
My go-to bean burger recipe – packed full of plant protein, making for a hearty and filling patty that can be served in many different ways!
I have been repeatedly asked about sharing a recipe for bean burgers. They are something I often whip up and throw together in the kitchen and share on my Instagram stories. But I have not had a measured recipe to share. That is, until now!
I figured it was about time I got into the kitchen and tested a bean burger recipe. The result was an easy-to-make, hearty, and filling burger patty. I used a number of ingredients from Buy Whole Foods Online that I love to have stocked in my pantry, including:
You may remember me talking about Buy Whole Foods Online in the past here on the blog. They are my favourite place to buy ingredients in bulk from. I also collaborated with them on my Easy Vegan Banana Bread recipe!
To top off my burger patties, I decided to try my hand at pickling cucumber slices, adding that extra bit of flavour and pizazz. Buy Whole Foods Online has a simple pickling spice recipe on their website that I used. Check it out if you’re interested in trying your hand at pickling veggies yourself.
The patties will keep in the fridge for at least a few days. I like to freeze mine for meal prepping.
*This is not a sponsored post, but I was kindly gifted ingredients from Buy Whole Foods Online. All opinions are my own and I only share about companies and brands that I genuinely love! I have been purchasing from Buy Whole Foods Online for years before they got in touch with me. I really support what they do!
I have become obsessed with making big batches of these super easy vegan nuggets. They use simple ingredients and turn out delicious every time. Paired with salad and sweet potato wedges, they make a fantastic easy lunch. I adapted the recipe from an ASDA newsletter …