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Welcome to the irst edition of our diet, ensuring there’s enough protein from
Be Your Own series. Every month we’ll tofu, beans and nuts, plus calcium from STUDY WITH CNM
delve into a natural way of living – this leafy greens,” explains Bonnie. “The only
issue we’re focusing on veganism with nutrient that can’t be found in a plant-based
help from Bonnie Stowell, a plant-based diet is B12, so you can add this in a powder
chef and Founder of Spring Green form as a top-up,” she adds.
(springgreenlondon.com). Join us next “I strive to create recipes that are full Want to learn more about veganism?
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like to be a nutritionist. and nutrition,” she says. “Plants are a rich is a three-part course which covers
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Bonnie’s journey into veganism – and her right vegan diet it can be very beneficial. system works, to building a culinary
incredible success as a chef – is underlined Whole natural foods are generally high in business. As no single dietary regime
by her passion for plants. She studied under nutrients and are often less calorie-dense.” is appropriate for everyone, CNM
Michelin-starred chef Matt Tomkinson, “I recommend experimenting with teaches you how individualised food
created bespoke meal plans for London’s sauces if you’re new to it,” she says. can enhance health. The CNM Vegan
Natural Chef qualification can open
elite and opened her own vegan restaurant; “If you have a blender you can make so
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but one of her most challenging projects many different vegan dressings. One of my
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was far closer to home when her father was new favourite recipes is cashew, ginger,
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food writer and more. The training
“At that point I knew I had to act on addicted!” So take Bonnie’s advice and
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