10 Reasons to Hop on the Vegan Van
The thing that celebrities have in common nowadays is not their passion for music but their lifestyle choices in being vegan.
Veganism is the trend now, even retailers are coming up with plant-based shoes! So here are our reasons why YOU should hop on the vegan van. Come on in and enjoy the ride...
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1. You are saving your planet
Did you know that in order for you to eat meat, it requires a lot of effort for the meats to be produced? Each driven by the expansion of livestock farming and the intensive production of animal feed.
A lot of livestock had to be fed and taken care of regularly. A recent report by animal welfare charity Viva! describes how the production of meat and dairy food is having a disastrous impact on biodiversity through overgrazing, deforestation, land degradation and desertification.
So to help your planet, time to switch to plant-based diet.
2. It's easier than it sounds
A lot of the millennials now are turning to veganism and even at such a young age. Eating plant-based has gone mainstream and supermarkets are rapidly catching on to this, with new product launches every week.
So it's now a lot easier for everyone to enjoy veggies and plant-based meals with all of the recipes shared online. You can find everything on veganism with just a click away.
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3. It is the healthier options
Vegan has been proven to be a healthier option and has a more positive impact on your life than meat-eaters. Some researches say that vegans are on average 20lbs lighter than meat-eaters, and time and time again major studies find that those eating a plant-based diet live longer.
Hey, don't look at me, researchers say that.
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4. Do it to protect the animals
For centuries, dogs, cats are seen as pets for their domestic ways and intelligence but did you know that farm animal are highly intelligent as well and maybe even way more than our pets, with the ability to feel emotions, recognise faces and form friendships.
5. You have to be the change
You can't sit around and wait for someone else to save the world – start with the man or woman in the mirror as the song goes.
Educate yourself as much as possible about going full-on plant-based and think of it as a positive change in your life not just your diet.
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6. It is more than just a diet
Going vegan isn’t just about the cutting out of meat, fish, eggs, honey and dairy. It’s also the ideal time to reassess your life choices such as your new wardrobe, your relationship with food and the environment as well as your way of living.
7. You can save money
You've heard that eating healthy is expensive right? Yeah, we all heard that. But that is, in fact not true.
Going vegan helps you to save a lot more money than buying meat products and seafoods. Buying vegetables from local markets and fruits is always the best choice.
You can save some frozen fruits and buy a bunch of nuts to stock up which can use later for your juices and smoothies as well as for occasional snacking.
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8. You might just save the ocean
We’ve all watched all the documentaries and heard the news of the devastating effect us humans are having on sea life.
By giving up plastic straws is just simply not enough to restore the natural habitat of our sea ecosystem. By going vegan, you option to use less plastic and containers that are harmful to the environment.
9. You can do so much with greens
Being a vegan does not limit you from eating the delicious foods that you feel like you're missing out. You can do soooo much with vegetables and fruits, it's mind-blowing. Use this chance to experiment with your food. Be as varied as you can and buy organic if possible, especially when it’s a fruit or vegetable where you eat the skin.
Eat plenty of fruit and veg and you’re more likely to succeed at veganism – just watch your energy levels soar.
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10. You can discover a new circle of friends
Starting a new lifestyle is hard, we know. Starting anything new might be challenging. That is why you can find a whole new community that is going through the same thing you're going and can be there to help and support you.
There are a lot of people choosing this lifestyle. You can find yours as easy. Good Luck! Let us know if you make it.
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