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World Pulses Day falls on Feb 10th, let us celebrate the tiny but mighty, highly nutritious and simplest solution to the global ecological crisis of our age. Pulses are the edible seeds of plants in the legume family, including beans, lentils, and peas. Can these humble beans/peas be our perfect food? How could we find more ways to incorporate these 'perfect foods' into our daily diet? Not only are pulses a superfood, they are also incredible for the planet. Due to their nitrogen-fixing properties, they improve soil fertility and reduce the dependence on energy-intensive synthetic fertilisers, thus improving the overall health and...

Love to enjoy plant-based foods but find options limited and expensive? Located in the heart of Singapore's CBD, Harry's Pies serves up fresh vegan shepherd's pies made with HerbYvore Plant Protein Block and HerbY-Cheese vegan cheddar!   To order ahead, WhatsApp 9678 0172.    Harry's Pies 7 Maxwell Rd, #02-130, Singapore 069111 Amoy Street Food Centre Opening hours: 1100 - 1400 Mondays to Fridays

Should you go Plant-Based for Children? Growing up and ensuring a balanced diet is essential, especially in an individual's pre-adolescent and adolescent years. Children’s developmental years are essential as it is when a child develops his/her cognitive and physical fundamentals. During this important period, many major developmental milestones are reached. Define the most important periods of an individual in a developmental setting, which would be from birth to the age of five. The initial five years of a child’s life are critical to their well-being, health, and the direction of their health in various ways. Fortunately, there is a multitude...

Having a clear understanding of the processes involved in food production used to be simple and readily available for the daily consumer. In today’s fast-paced and heavily competitive climate, this has unfortunately become a concept of the past. As supply chains have become more complex and multinational, many producers skip out on explaining how their products are made, allowing them to use unethical and unsustainable practices. For the consumer to know what is entailed in each step of the supply chain for the production of their favourite products helps them to make informed decisions about the food entering their body. This...