Plant-Based Cooking tips, Nutrition and Culinary Career Blog

The Vegan School Blog is where we share what we teach — vegan recipes, plant-based cooking techniques, fermentation, baking, culinary nutrition and career advice for aspiring plant-based chefs. Every post is written by our chef instructors and team at India's first vegan culinary school in Goa.

New posts are published regularly.

Vegan School Students with their vegan canape

The Essential Vegan Supplement Guide: What to Take and Why

Apr 21, 20259 min read

Good Carbs on a Vegan Diet: What the Science Actually Shows

Not all carbs are equal. Here's what the science says about carbohydrate quality, resistant starch, and gut health on a vegan diet — and why low-carb culture got it wrong.

Apr 30, 20247 min read

Protein on a Vegan Diet: Myths, Facts and Real Numbers

Grilled Tofu Salad Protein is the most questioned nutrient in plant-based nutrition — and also one of the most misrepresented. Most guides on the subject list impressively high protein figures for legumes, repeat the advice to combine proteins at every meal, and leave readers with the impression that getting enough protein as a vegan requires careful, constant management. Most of those figures are wrong. The combining advice was debunked over four decades ago. And the Academy

Apr 29, 20246 min read

Fat-Soluble vs Water-Soluble vitamins: What the Difference Means

How They Differ in Absorption and Storage in the Body Not all vitamins behave the same way in the body. Some dissolve in water and pass through quickly; others require fat for absorption and can accumulate in tissues over months. The distinction is not academic — it affects how often certain vitamins need to be replenished, whether excess becomes a problem, and how to time supplements for maximum effect. Understanding the difference between fat-soluble and water-soluble vitam

Feb 3, 20229 min read

How to get vitamin D on a vegan diet

Learn why vitamin D is vital for bone health, immunity, and mental well-being. Discover daily requirements, deficiency symptoms, and the risks of too much or too little vitamin D.

Jan 29, 20228 min read

How to get Calcium on a Vegan Diet

Discover why calcium is essential for bone health and overall wellness—especially on a vegan diet. Learn about bone remodeling, osteoporosis prevention, daily calcium needs, and the top 10 plant-based calcium-rich foods.

Jan 26, 20227 min read

How to get Iron on a Vegan diet

Getting enough iron on a vegan diet is achievable — but it works differently than on an omnivore diet. Non-heme iron, the form found in plants, is absorbed at a lower rate than heme iron from animal foods. That gap is bridgeable with deliberate food choices and a few consistent strategies. This post covers the best plant-based iron sources, how to maximise absorption, what interferes with it, and when supplementation warrants consideration. How Much Iron Do Vegans Actually Ne

Jan 21, 20226 min read

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