That being said, it's a mineral that many people are deficient in no matter what diet they follow, so eating enough iron is something we all need to be conscious of.

When I started Deliciously Ella over 10 years ago [publishing plant-based recipes online] it was still very niche.No judgement here - no two diets will (or should) be the same, because everyone's bodies are different. With 100 plant-based recipes for the whole family to enjoy, featuring signature Deliciously Ella concepts: quick, easy recipes that use familiar ingredients, recipes perfect for batch cooking, freezable options, easy pastas and one-pots for weeknight meals, and portable snacks and treats. Omega 3 (aim for one source per day) – hempseed, walnuts, flaxseed, flaxseed oil, milled chia, seaweed, green leafy vegetables and spirulina. The advice has often been rather extreme – either make them the foundation of your diet and eat as many as you like or cut them out entirely. From culturing our own butter, baking our own sourdough and serving up the creamiest macadamia cacio e pepe, our restaurant celebrates the delicious diversity and abundance of plants.

To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average.Vitamin E is one of many anti-oxidants in the body that helps to keep our cells healthy, brightens our skin, slows brain ageing, supports detoxification and feeds our gut bacteria. The best plant-based sources are tahini, sunflower seeds, cashews, pumpkin seeds, chickpeas, lentils and raw cacao. Don't miss our guides to healthy snack ideas, healthy smoothie recipes, and gluten-free foods, for coeliacs or those who are intolerant, while you're here. It provides the building blocks for every single one of the cells that make up our muscles, bones, blood, organs, skin and hair. Condiments and Sauces: For Mills, tamari, apple cider vinegar, tahini, nut butters, sesame oil, coconut oil, and a nice extra virgin olive oil serves as extra splashes of taste when recalibrating the flavor of a nutritious meal.

Typical symptoms include low energy, feeling dizzy/faint, struggling with exercise and concentration. I'm a massive believer in the idea that for anything to be sustainable, it has to be enjoyable," explains Mills. As simple as it sounds, oats are a great source of slow-release carbohydrates, fibre, and protein, too. And while a fully plant-based diet works for Mills, she stresses that munching a burger or bowl of mac and cheese – even after you’ve vowed to quit your carnivorous diet – doesn’t mean you’ve fallen off the wagon. Much of this chatter has revolved around weight management, but whatever the motive, eating a ‘perfectly’ healthy diet all the time isn’t sustainable and doesn’t always make us healthier from a mental or physical perspective.

A recent analysis of women in the UK found that 77% are deficient in iodine, which is necessary for thyroid function, hormone balance and energy. As well as initiatives such as Meat Free Monday, increased awareness of the benefits of a plant-based diet (such as a reduced risk of chronic diseases, inflammation and certain cancers) has also played a part – and we have advocates like Ella Mills to thank for it. It is a nutrient that becomes easily depleted in those that are stressed, drink alcohol, smoke or do a lot of long-haul air travel, and zinc is found in lower levels in plant-based foods, so it is important to make sure you give special attention to it to help discourage deficiencies, especially as it helps you process omega-3 properly in the body. Dressing your vegetables well and finding your confidence with sauces is key for making vegan food tasty," shares Ella.