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Guides
Everything a meat-lover needs to get the most out of plant-based swaps: where to start, how to cook them properly, what the labels mean and what the NHS and dietitians say about nutrition.
- The Meat Lover's Starter Guide to Vegan Meat Alternatives Love bacon, burgers and a proper roast? Here's how to start swapping in vegan meat alternatives without giving up the flavours and textures you're into. Updated September 2026
- How to Cook Vegan Meat Alternatives: Tips for Maximum Flavour Practical tips for getting crispy bacon, juicy burgers, golden sausages and properly browned mince from vegan meat alternatives. Updated September 2026
- The Gentle 4-Week Flexitarian Swap Plan A relaxed, no-guilt four-week plan for swapping some meat meals for vegan alternatives — starting with the easiest wins. Updated September 2026
- Reading Labels: Is It Really Vegan? Vegan vs vegetarian, what the Vegan Trademark means, and why a vegan product can still say 'may contain milk' — explained simply. Updated September 2026
- Seitan, Tofu, Tempeh, TVP and Jackfruit Explained What they are, what they're made from, how they taste and the best meaty dishes to use each one in — a plain-English guide for meat lovers. Updated September 2026
- Eating Out as a Meat Lover: Ordering Vegan Without the Faff How to find genuinely vegan meaty options at restaurants, chains and takeaways — and the questions to ask so you get what you ordered. Updated September 2026
- Protein and Nutrition When You Swap Out Meat A balanced, evidence-based look at protein, vitamin B12, iron and other nutrients when you eat more plant-based meals, based on NHS and BDA guidance. Updated September 2026