Veganuary is one of the most important annual events for animal welfare. Since its inception, it has inspired millions of people to try out a vegan diet during the month, It is a chance to spread the word about the positive impacts of a plant-based diet and veganism.
From its humble beginnings in the UK, Veganuary is now an internationally recognizable event. This year is the 10th anniversary and is sure to be the best one yet.
What is Veganuary?
Veganuary is a nonprofit that encourages people to try a vegan diet. Often people will make resolutions to improve their lives such as quitting sugar or soda. However, Veganuary encourages people to make a change that helps others, namely the animals.
Veganuary has just dropped its documentary that celebrates the success of its 10 years of operations. Check it out!
What Happens During Veganuary?
You pledge yourself by signing up to their website, and then simply avoid any products in your food and purchases for the whole month. The truth is, once you realize how easy following a vegan diet is in developed countries, you will have no reason to turn back.
If you’re already vegan, take this time to increase awareness of veganism to encourage your friends to try it out.
(Veganuary works with stores and brands to increase vegan options and promotions during the month, so keep an eye out for special and limited vegan products)
Sign up here: https://veganuary.com/en-us/
How does Veganuary help?
Veganuary helps raise awareness about the injustices of the animal food industry and promotes the ease and benefits of a vegan diet. Last year saw over 700,000 sign up to the challenge, with many more estimated to have taken part without signing up. People taking a compassionate approach to food is a huge win for the animals, and with many people sticking to the vegan diet after the month is up, it is clear to see the incredible work that Veganuary has done.
Is Doing Veganuary Healthy?
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics takes the position that vegan diets “are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, older adulthood, and for athletes. This means if you are eating all your food groups (protein, carbs, and fat) and making sure you eat a variety of whole foods, you are on your way to a healthy diet.
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