Singaporean Luke Tan used to take whey protein, derived from cow’s milk, for muscle growth. As a bodybuilder, he relied on this dairy supplement to deliver quick results. Then, in 2012, he watched a documentary on animal cruelty. It affected him so much that he switched to a plant-based diet overnight. Since becoming a whole food plant-based (WFPB) vegan, he.
December 11, 2020
Amy Elkhoury recently launched an artisan plant-based “cheese” company called Nuteese. She says walnuts are among her favourite nuts.
South China Morning Post
Nuts are high in calories, but that doesn’t stop Amy Elkhoury from eating them daily. The long-time vegan, based in Hong Kong, says that nuts keep her full for hours at a stretch, so she’s less likely to snack throughout the day.
Because most of what she eats is healthy, her daily nut consumption does not make her gain weight. In fact, the oil from nuts makes up most of her daily fat intake.