Nigeria
ProVeg Nigeria is all about eating tasty and healthy food that is both climate and animal-friendly, and will be heralding this message, from the Atlantic coastal city of Lagos, with its 25 million inhabitants, to the Sahel region.
Latest updates and news from ProVeg Nigeria
Nourishing Africa: the importance of alternative proteins in Africa’s diet
ProVeg side event at the Africa Food Systems Forum 2024 At first glance, the intersection of livestock…
Affordable, tasty, high-protein, and calcium-packed plant-based Nigerian recipes
As a vegan, when asked how I get enough protein and calcium without animal products, it brings a smile to…
Just how accessible and satisfying a plant-based diet can be in Nigeria
Before transitioning to a plant-based diet, I was under the impression that it was an expensive and unsatisfying…
Plant-based diets in a plant-rich country
Nigeria is a tropical African country home to various many varied plant species – about 7,895 across 338 families…
Updates and News from ProVeg International
Soya: correcting some common misconceptions about this nutritional powerhouse
Soya has long been a go-to ingredient in plant-based foods, thanks to its protein content and versatility. Let’s look at some common misunderstandings about this pulse – and set the record straight.
29 November 2024
COP29 in review: Looking ahead to COP30’s big impact
In November 2024, the ProVeg UN advocacy team made their mark at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan…
28 November 2024
My child wants to go vegan: a parent’s guide to supporting their choice
As the shift to plant-based diets accelerates, more and more children are choosing to go vegan…
20 November 2024
NEW FOOD CONFERENCE 2024
Nigeria ProVeg Nigeria is all about eating tasty and healthy food that is both climate and animal-friendly, and will be…
Health and Nutrition
Plant-based health for a better world
A plant-based diet can provide an ample supply of all the nutrients needed for optimal health. But whether you’re a vegetarian, vegan, or meat-eater, a healthy body requires a balanced and varied diet that includes all the necessary nutrients.
Get all the zinc your body needs with plant-based foods
After iron, zinc is the most important trace element in the human body in terms of quantity…
17 September 2024
What a well-planned plant-based diet looks like
The ProVeg food plate helps anyone to plan a healthy plant-based meal whether they are following a flexitarian, vegetarian or vegan diet.
29 July 2024
Vitamin D – supplied by the sun!
A sufficient intake of vitamin D is particularly important for our bone health and to support…
27 June 2024Plant-Based Alternatives
The foods you love, made sustainable and cruelty-free
From milk and eggs to meat, fish, and honey, plant-based alternatives and substitutes are now available for nearly all animal-based foods. The selection is huge and getting bigger all the time, offering a range of culinary possibilities that is nutritious, cruelty-free, and uses far less resources.
Five festive season dinner tips
Whether you’re new to the joys of plant-based eating or you’re a longtime veggie, ProVeg has…
30 April 2024
Vegan cheese: The 10 best dairy-free cheese alternatives
Dairy-free cheese alternatives, made from a variety of ingredients, including nuts, soya, and yeast flakes, are becoming increasingly popular, and are starting to appear on supermarket shelves around the world. ProVeg presents a wide range of vegan cheese alternatives, as well as the recipes – so that they can easily be made at home.
31 October 2023
Plant-based on a budget
There is a general misconception that a plant-based diet is more expensive than a diet containing meat and dairy. However, it can actually be (and often is) very affordable! Here are some practical tips on how to be vegan on a budget.
20 October 2023
Recipes
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From healthy breakfasts to decadent desserts, plant-based cooking presents endless opportunities for culinary exploration. Take a tour of our rich selection of plant-based recipes to find the perfect meal for any occasion.
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