Animal Free Food

Guidance on vegetarian eating, from understanding food labels to maintaining good nutrition. Articles cover pregnancy, recipes, meat alternatives, and spotting hidden animal ingredients in foods.

Animal Free Treats

Treat yourself guilt-free with hundreds of animal-friendly indulgences that go way beyond food.

Are All Cheeses Suitable for Vegetarians?

Not all cheeses are vegetarian—many use rennet from animal stomachs during production, even if they seem meat-free.

B12 in the Vegan and Vegetarian Diet

Vegetarians and vegans need B12 to avoid anaemia and nerve damage, so here's where to find it in plant-based diets.

Common Animal Ingredients to Look Out for

Animal-based ingredients hide in everyday foods like gelatin and isinglass, so here's what to watch for.

Deciphering Food Labels for Vegetarians

Check food labels carefully for hidden animal ingredients like gelatine, carmine, and vague terms that manufacturers use to disguise their source.

Easy Vegan Cake Recipe

A simple vegan sponge cake recipe that works without eggs or butter, plus tips for swapping in plant-based ingredients.

Easy Vegetarian Recipes

Quick vegetarian meals that come together in minutes, from simple pasta sauces to homemade pizza and ratatouille.

Eating Out Vegetarian Style

Restaurants have much better vegetarian options now than they used to, and eating out meat-free doesn't have to mean boring food.

Hidden Animal Products

Animal products hide in everyday foods like gelatine in desserts, rennet in cheese, and unexpected ingredients you need to know about.

How to Be a Healthy Vegetarian

Make sure your vegetarian diet includes enough iron, vitamin B12 and other nutrients your body needs to stay healthy.

How to Become a Vegetarian

Making the switch to vegetarianism doesn't have to be all-or-nothing—cut back gradually to avoid cravings and make it stick.

How to Enjoy an Animal Free Christmas

Skip the turkey this Christmas and make a satisfying meat-free feast with nut roasts and vegetarian alternatives.

Meat Free Alternatives

Plant-based meat alternatives like Quorn and tofu can satisfy your cravings for texture without giving up a vegetarian diet.

Protein for Vegetarians

Vegetarians can get plenty of protein from plant-based foods to build muscle and support overall health.

Vegetarian Basics

What vegetarianism actually means and the different types of vegetarian diets beyond the stereotypes.

Vegetarian Pregnancy

You can eat a healthy vegetarian diet during pregnancy with some simple adjustments to ensure you get enough iron, calcium and protein.