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Whether you celebrate Easter or are simply in it for the chocolate, the holiday is just around the corner on Sunday, April 4, and there is an abundance of vegan Easter eggs available to satisfy your sweet tooth. Plant Based News have compiled the Top 5
Vegan Easter Eggs to try including Hotel Chocolat, Happi Free From, Holland & Barrett, Nomo and Doisy & Dam.
Vegan Easter Eggs
You won't be missing out this year, with alternatives to Creme Eggs, Mini Eggs, and luxurious brands extending their ranges this Easter.
The editorial duo from New Food Magazine are back with another podcast and this time they are talking all things vegan…Bethan and Josh explore the idea of cutting out animal products, the difference between vegan and plant-based, whether it’s possible to be a healthy vegan, and more! Including interviews with Soreen and Tweakd and, of course, the Beth’s favourite phrase ‘it is all about moderation.’
The Vegan Kind Supermarket was set up by husband-and-wife team Scott and Karis McCulloch eight years ago after they spotted a gap in the market for vegan food that is easy access. The business made £6 million last year and saw sales boom in the first Covid lockdown. This year they have plans to release their own range of vegan meals. “We were originally targeting vegans in a way. Now that we have such a large offering we serve anyone who wants to buy plant-based food. In the next one to two years we will be working on people who aren’t vegan yet. The audience of those who are vegan are growing more and more” “People generally love it. Our supermarket is the largest vegan offering in the world. We sell 5,500 products and have next day delivery seven days a week. It’s like Asda but all the products are vegan so it removes difficulty”
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Nestlé is fulfilling the wishes of plant-based fans around the world by launching a vegan KitKat. One of the world's most popular confectionery bars will soon have a delicious plant-based option that delivers the perfect balance between crispy wafer and smooth chocolate that people know and love. Alexander von Maillot, Head of Confectionery at Nestlé, said: "One of the most common requests we see on social media is for a vegan KitKat, so we're delighted to be able to make that wish come true. I can't wait for people to be able to try this amazingly tasty new KitKat. This is a product for everyone who wants a little more plant-based in their life!" The new vegan KitKat – called KitKat V – will be launched later in the year in several countries across the globe.
Marriage is very different from the “dating” stage. Dating is exciting as it’s a way for you to keep the flame alive with your partner. It’s the stage where you get to know them inside and out. Their strengths, fears, wishes and goals. At this point, you’re always trying to do fun things together, but after some time, things can get repetitive. I’ve been married now for over 7 years so it takes work and effort to keep the spark going. Routines are important in our everyday lives, but they shouldn’t be a staple in a couple’s relationship. It’s proven that having a repetitive relationship can lead to breakups more easily in some cases. When you get married or start to live with your partner, you take on many responsibilities. Doing chores around the house, cooking dinners and lunches, managing your finances. All of these things are repeated on a day to day basis and can often become more of the focus in the relationship. Especially if money is tight, or you have other people to look after.
Here are a few suggestions on how to keep the flame alive with your partner…
Surprise Gifts
Surprising your partner is always a great idea. Let them know you’re thinking about them every day. These gifts don’t have to be expensive at all. Usually, the best gifts are the simpler ones. For example – buying him his favourite chocolate bar or buying her a beautiful bouquet of flowers. Gifts don’t have to be expensive, they just need to show thought.
Intimacy
I don’t mean you have to get super kinky or start watching “those” kinds of videos online! OK, so if you want to go out and buy yourself some “toys” then obviously go ahead! I just mean give yourselves some time with each other to feel intimate again. Keep the flame alive and feel the closeness you once had when it was new and exciting.
Touching Can Be Healing
Some couples get so distant that often they forget how to touch each other. A simple holding of the hand, brushing of the face or a warm embrace. This can be in a sexual environment, but it doesn’t necessarily have to be all the time. Touching your partner in an intimate way – kissing, waking up with some cuddles, hugging in bed. These are all some of the ways you can show deep love to your partner without having to use words to describe it.
Sometimes touch is more important than words in a relationship. It’s important that you express love to one another, even if you feel like you have shown it enough. Sometimes we forget that our partner can’t read our mind. Also, remember that every person has a way of showing love. Sometimes, you might feel like giving them space is a sign of love, but your partner could think otherwise. This is why it’s so vital for a relationship to have open communication about what they call “love.”
Me- time
As much as spending time together is important, so is your time alone. Some couples spend way too much time together, and it makes them lose themselves in a sense. We’ve all seen those couples that can’t do anything apart. While this is cute, it can do more harm than good in the long run.
