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Generate a full week of vegan breakfasts, lunches and dinners filtered by budget, protein goal, cooking time and allergens — with per-day nutrition and a combined shopping list.
Recipe nutrition calculator
Paste any recipe's ingredients and get instant protein, iron, B12, calcium, zinc, fibre and calorie estimates per recipe and per serving, with the weakest nutrient flagged.
Meal footprint calculator
Build a meal and see its CO2e, water and land use next to the animal-based version, with swap-by-swap savings and driving-kilometre equivalents. Data: Poore & Nemecek, Science.
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Upload a photo of any ingredient label and get an instant vegan / not vegan / check verdict, with every animal-derived and ambiguous additive flagged and explained.
Animal lives counter
Enter the day you stopped eating animals and watch a live count of the animals, CO2e, water and land spared — with a shareable card and the sources behind every number.
Ingredient encyclopedia
40+ whole plant foods with nutrition per 100 g, culinary uses, classic pairings and one-to-one swaps for animal ingredients — a working reference for cooking, meal planning and label reading.
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The 45 most common ones
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Clear yes/no answers on gelatin, honey, carmine, whey, palm oil and more — what each ingredient is, what to check on the label, and the swap that works.
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Tested plant-based swaps for eggs, butter, milk, cheese, honey, leather and wool — with ratios, best uses and the mistakes to avoid.
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Eat plant-based anywhere: local dishes that are already vegan, market staples, the phrases to say, and what to watch out for — country by country.
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Family life

Raising a plant-based family: pregnancy, kids, school meals, budgets and navigating relatives.

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How to Raise Plant-Based Children: Expert Tips for a Balanced Vegan Diet for Kids
November 6, 2026

How to Raise Plant-Based Children: Expert Tips for a Balanced Vegan Diet for Kids

Discover evidence-based guidance on ensuring your child thrives on a vegan diet, with expert tips for balanced nutrition from infancy through adolescence.

Kids' Lentil Dahl: Is Vegan Diet Healthy for Kids?
October 17, 2026

Kids' Lentil Dahl: Is Vegan Diet Healthy for Kids?

Wondering: is vegan diet healthy for kids? Cook this nutrient-packed red lentil dahl offering 14g of protein and essential minerals per serving.

A letter to anyone hosting their first turkey-free Thanksgiving
September 27, 2026

A letter to anyone hosting their first turkey-free Thanksgiving

How to host a Thanksgiving without turkey that satisfies tradition, surprises your guests, and cuts your carbon footprint by over 50%.

The Evolution of Vegan Hosting: A History
September 13, 2026

The Evolution of Vegan Hosting: A History

From niche diets to mainstream celebrations, trace the journey of plant-based hosting and its impact on family gatherings.

Easy Vegan Camping Meal Swaps for Families
August 30, 2026

Easy Vegan Camping Meal Swaps for Families

Discover simple plant-based swaps for delicious and sustainable family camping and hiking meals. Make your next outdoor adventure deliciously vegan!

Plant-based road trips with kids in 5 minutes
August 16, 2026

Plant-based road trips with kids in 5 minutes

Effortlessly navigate vegan family travel with this 5-minute guide to stress-free road trips, ensuring delicious, sustainable adventures for everyone.

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