10 Foods & Supplements to Boost Brain Health

Looking to sharpen your mind and gain an edge, or simply preserve your brain and memory function? Discover the best foods and vitamins for your brain health.

8 surprising benefits of Ashwagandha

Not sure why everyone is talking about Ashwagandha? Everything you need to know about Ashwagandha and its benefits, explained by expert nutritionists.

5 myths about eating disorders

The media often portray narratives of who gets eating disorders, what causes them, and if recovery is possible, but generally they don't reflect the full spectrum.

Which PMS type are you?

Dr. Guy Abraham, M.D., a research gynaecologist and endocrinologist, developed a system of 4 categories for the different types of symptoms of PMS, which are you?

Nutritionist advice for healthy weight loss

Nutrients to look out for when trying to lose weight healthily. 

10 practical tips to reduce bloating

Here are ten practical tips to help 'beat the bloat' from an expert nutritionist. 

5 healthy & delicious vegan snacks

Finding a snack that is healthy, vegan, and satisfying can be challenging at times. Luckily we have five great options to consider. 

Recommended sustainable brands to try

Trying to adapt to a more sustainable way of living is something that we should all be striving for but it can be difficult to know where to start. We...

12 most common signs of menopause

Menopause expert Dr Katie Hodgkinson explains the menopause, the perimenopause and the common signs.

7 health benefits of a plant-based diet

More and more people are turning to a plant-based diet for a combination of health, ethical, environmental and animal welfare reasons. So what are the health benefits of a plant-based diet? 

Best Foods and Vitamins for Healthy, Glowing Skin

Our nutritionists explain the best foods and vitamins for glowing skin. 

Foods and vitamins for stress

We explain how your gut and adrenal gland health can affect anxiety and the best foods and vitamins for stress and anxiety. 

Best protein sources on a plant-based diet

Our nutritionists explain what proteins do, how much you need and the best protein rich foods no matter which diet you follow. Protein is an essential component of your muscles and vital for growth...

7 Best Foods to Help you Debloat: Vegan Bloating Remedies

There are many things that can cause bloating and digestive discomfort so here our nutritionists explain the best foods for digestion to help you reduce that bloating feeling. 

What supplements should vegans take?

Worried about vitamin and nutrient deficiency? Let our experts help.

How to look after your gut through your diet

‘Gut Health’, it’s the talk of the town. We know that it’s important for our overall health, but do we know exactly what ‘Gut Health’ means? Let us explain!

The benefits of Choline and where to find it

Choline is an essential nutrient yet too often overlooked. Learn what Choline does, the health benefits, how much you need and the best food sources.

Recommended Foods for PCOS and Weight Loss

Discover diet and lifestyle tips, and the best foods and nutrients, to help with managing signs and development of PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome).

The best foods for detoxing your liver

Want to look after your liver and have a health kick to detox? Hear from nutritionists...

Nutrition for working out

Nutritionist-recommended foods before a workout and what to avoid...

Why is testosterone important for women?

Testosterone is an important and often overlooked hormone in women too? Hormone health expert Dr Katie Hodgkinson explains what to look out for and provides diet and lifestyle tips to help support...

Tips for better eye health

Tips & recommendations for maintaining vision eye health, including screen time, blue light glasses, food and nutrition, sunglasses and eye hygiene.

Get menopause ready in your 30s

Being prepared for menopause can look after future you, hear more from our experts...

8 Unusual Signs of the Menopause

Cold sweats, burning tongue, altered spatial awareness, body odour, tinnitus, gum disease, even electric shocks - discover the less common symptoms of menopause. 

The proven health benefits of soya

Oat? Soya? Almond? Rice? Which milk is the best to choose? Let us explain...

Easy & sustainable food hacks to try today

Easy and affordable sustainable swaps you can make every day within food and nutrition, for a better planet without compromising on quality.

Why menopause causes stress & mood swings

Learn how menopause can cause mood swings.

What is the best plant-based milk?

With so many milk choices, which is the best? The milk alternatives are not all the same, they are made from a variety of raw ingredients such as soybeans, rice,...

How adrenal glands affect stress and endurance

Where are the adrenal glands and what do they do? A compromised adrenal function will affect your stress levels and endurance in all aspects of your life, however a combination...

Check your labels for these ingredients

Do you take a vitamin tablet? If you do, discover the potentially harmful and unnecessary ingredients you wouldn’t choose to ingest if you knew about them. Check the label for...

5 key nutrients for healthy hair

Nutritionist's tips for healthy, thick and growing hair for men and women.

Restless Legs Syndrome: Causes and how to manage it

Learn about the best nutrients from nutritionists to help restless legs and thrive again.

7 key nutrients to support your eye health

Our eyes are small but highly complex sensory organs that allow us to see and provide information to the brain on colours, shapes, depth and movement.  We all know how...

6 big signs of stress

Half of us say we suffer high or overwhelming stress and anxiety, and among 18-24 year olds the number rises to two thirds. These are the results from our survey which also...

Why some of us struggle to focus and concentrate?

Discover how energy levels, diet, exercise, stress and sleep all play a role in our memory and ability to focus and concentrate.

Nutrition for PMS

  Your diet really can help ease PMS symptoms such as cramps, bloating, headaches, low energy, irritability, mood swings, cravings and breast tenderness leading up to your period.  

Is it OK to go plant-based while pregnant?

So, is a plant-based diet safe to follow during pregnancy? Hear from an expert nutritionist. Here we focus on food sources of Folic Acid, Omega-3, Choline and Iodine to help you to stay...

The 5 best carbs for plant-based meals

Carbohydrates are important for regulating body processes including our brain function, gut bacteria, and helping our blood cells function properly. Here are 5 of the best vegan carbs giving you the best nutritional bang...

Foods and vitamins to improve your brain

Fuel your brain's performance, focus, concentration and activity through nutrition. Experts explain omega 3 for the brain, b vitamins, importance of whole grains and vitamin c for brain function.

5 Mood Boosting Foods to Improve Mental Health

You’ve probably heard what you eat can play a major role in the way you feel, but have you ever wondered why? From kimchi, to matcha and even chocolate, researchers...

4 top nutrition tips for optimal sport performance

A healthy lifestyle begins with what you put in your body and this is especially important when it comes to training and sport. Expert nutritionist tips for optimising your match day...

5 great healthy lunch ideas

Are you looking for some lunch inspiration?  5 simple tips to add essential nutrients, flavour and a whole lot of wholesomeness to your daily lunch menu. Whether you’re vegan, plant-based...

This year's most Googled nutrition questions answered

We have answered the most common nutrition questions that people have Googled. From Vitamin D and Coronavirus (COVID-19), to BCAAs, good fats and fat intake, calories and your immune system. Find...

Hacks to make Veganuary super easy!

Discover some easy hacks to help you get the most out of plant-based eating. Including your vegan grocery shopping list, meal ideas and nutrients to pay close attention to. Going...

Is a vegan diet linked with a higher risk of bone fractures?

Read the research about bone strength and the vegan diet, plus advice from our team of expert nutritionists.

The Sleep Problem: More than 1 in 3 people suffer from poor sleep

Discover how sleep impacts your physical and mental wellbeing.

How your diet can help your sleep

Having problems sleeping? You’re not alone! More than one in three adults suffer from poor sleep - that's according to the NHS and supported by DR.VEGAN's own consumer survey.  A...

8 things to keep calm, healthy and happy right now

Recommended nutrition and lifestyle tips to stay positive this winter.

6 tips for healthy skin

What you should really know about healthy and clear skin...

Foods to help support energy and reduce stress

The nutrients to help provide sustained energy and beat stress. 

Animal ingredients in supplements - what you need to know

Why you should always #CheckTheLabel when buying supplements.

5 signs you may be low in Vitamin B12

Learn why Vitamin B12 is important for all diets, especially vegans...

Why is Iron so important, particularly for women?

Iron has a variety of important roles in your health and wellbeing, and one of its key functions is in developing red blood cells which carry oxygen around your body. ...

How your diet can improve your mental health

Dr Katie Hodgkinson explains how your diet and the vitamins you get from the foods you eat impact your mental health.

How do I know if I'm deficient in Magnesium?

Magnesium is one of the most abundant minerals in the body and it is involved in hundreds of cellular reactions.  While magnesium deficiency (known as hypomagnesemia) is rare, intakes of...

How do you know if you're deficient in Vitamin D?

Hear from nutritionists how to know if you are deficient in Vitamin D and how to support your body's immune system.

What are NRVs and are they important?

The world of supplements is full of complicated terms which isn’t helpful when you just want to buy a good quality supplement and look after your health. NRVs is one...

Top 6 foods every vegan should eat and why

Want to be a healthy vegan or vegetarian? Make sure these goodies are store-cupboard staples in your diet.

Nutrition for the menopause

Your diet really can help with signs of the menopause! Discover the best foods to reach for, those to avoid, and the essential nutrients, vitamins and minerals to include in...

Mistakes to avoid on a plant-based diet

Transitioning to a plant-based diet isn’t always easy and the first few weeks can be a minefield deciding what you can eat. There are some potential downfalls of a plant-based...

Magnesium: The Mineral Superhero

We’ve all heard of magnesium but not many people realise just quite how important it is. In fact it is involved in over 300 chemical reactions in the body. Learn...

Top 6 plant-based foods to support your immune system

Your immune system is one of the most valuable things you have – and it’s not just for warding off the sniffles and sneezes. 

Should I take a Multi-Vitamin every day?

Find out if you may need to take a Daily Multi-Vitamin and how to choose the best ones.

Why is a varied diet so important?

You hear people saying a varied and healthy diet is the best way to support our mind and body, but why is this?

Why is Vitamin D so important?

You will have heard a lot about the importance of Vitamin D, especially for your immune system. There’s good reason for this. Vitamin D is one of the nutrients that...