• Can I use frozen vegetables? I can’t always get hold of fresh ones.

  Of course! Frozen vegetables retain most of their properties and have virtually the same nutritional content as fresh vegetables.Few readers

• Do I have to eat whole grains? I don’t like whole grain pasta and bread.

  From a nutritional point of view, whole grain is much better for you as it contains more fibre, protein and minerals. But, if you really don’t like the taste, don’t worry. The Planter meal plan is so varied and packed with plant-based foods that you’ll definitely get enough nutrients even if you prefer non-wholegrain products.Few readers

• Can I use tinned pre-cooked pulses?

  Absolutely, they’re very convenient. Just remember to rinse away the added salt under running water before you use them.Few readers

• What are nut and seed butters and where can I buy them?

  Nut and seed butters (or spreads) are made by blitzing nuts or seeds in high-powered blenders, without adding any sugar, oil or anything else. This is why they have the same nutrients as whole nuts and seeds. You can buy them in most well-stocked supermarkets, health food stores, and online.Few readers

• What is nutritional yeast and where can I buy it?

  Nutritional yeast is a flavour enhancer widely used in plant-based cooking. It’s common brewer's yeast (the one used to leaven bread and other baked products) which has been deactivated, dried and crumbled into flakes. If you need to avoid gluten, make sure that your nutritional yeast has been "grown" on a medium that is gluten-free (check the label). You can buy it in most well-stocked supermarkets, health food stores and online.Few readers

• What is soy sauce and where can I buy it?

  Soy sauce is a liquid condiment made from fermented soybeans and a grain. It’s very salty, so don’t add too much. Reduce or eliminate any salt used in the recipes that contain soy sauce. If you need to avoid gluten, make sure you buy gluten-free soy sauce, known as tamari (classic soy sauce is shoyu, and contains gluten). You can buy it in most well-stocked supermarkets, health food stores, and online.Few readers

• What is miso and where can I buy it?

  Miso is a dark creamy paste obtained by fermenting a pulse (normally soy) and a grain. It has a very pleasant umami taste that enhances the flavours of the recipes. Be careful not to use too much though, as it’s also very salty. If you need to avoid gluten, make sure you buy gluten-free miso (check the label). You can buy it in most well-stocked supermarkets, health food stores, and online.Few readers

• What is seitan and where can I buy it?

  Seitan belongs to the plant-based protein group. It is made from the gluten found in grains such as wheat and spelt. It should be avoided at all costs by anyone who has been diagnosed with coeliac disease. You can buy it in most well-stocked supermarkets, health food stores, and online.Few readers