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Category: Nutritional Advice

Tips and advice about eating a nutritious vegetarian or vegan diet.

From Fridge to Feast: The Joy of Plant-Based Scrappy Cooking

VfL roving chef Claire discusses "scrappy cooking"; a low-waste, plant-powered approach that encourages creativity in the kitchen while saving money and helping the planet. There’s something deeply satisfying about transforming humble ingredients into something delicious, nourishing and total...

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Posted by Claire on 08/01/26 in Nutritional Advice and Recipes

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Stay warm and hydrated this winter: A guide for older vegans and vegetarians

VfL chef Ollie shares tips for keeping well and feeling energised in the colder weather. It’s easy to forget about hydration when it’s cold outside – we’re often drawn to hot meals and cosy jumpers rather than glasses of water. But staying hydrated is just as important in w...

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Posted by Ollie on 18/11/25 in Nutritional Advice

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VfL shares cookery tips with carers

Mushroom and chickpea curry, root vegetable tagine, and apple cake and custard were on the menu for carers when VfL Roving Chef Alex shared cookery tips at St Helens Carers Centre recently. The centre offers advice and support for carers, and Alex held a cookery demonstration which included ...

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Posted by Alex on 01/09/25 in Articles and Life After Retirement and Nutritional Advice

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