VERY INTERESTING: VEGAN FOOD

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Interesting facts about veganism you should know!

 

Curious about veganism? New to the vegan lifestyle? A vegan expert? Well let’s see how many of these facts you already know! Choosing vegan is a beautiful decision. People who follow a vegan diet get to make choices throughout the day that help their own health, the planet, and so many animals. Veganism is so widespread nowadays, it is more appealing than ever before! 

1. What’s veganism anyway?

Veganism is a way of living that seeks to abstain, as much as possible, from the use of animal products. Vegans don’t eat animal-derived foods such as meats, milk, and dairy. Many vegans also boycott clothing and other products that involve animal exploitation, such as leather and fur.

2. Why do people go vegan?

The current top three reasons that make people choose veganism are improving their health, saving animal lives, and helping the planet.

3. Trying vegan can be one of the best decisions you make for your health!

Many people switch to veganism because it’s healthy! Recent studies found that a plant-based diet can reduce your chances of certain cancers and of developing type 2 diabetes. A vegan diet can also reduce blood pressure levels and lower cholesterol!

4. Each vegan spares 30 animal lives a year

Animals in the food industry are abused, mutilated, crammed, and slaughtered. The industries use horrific practices in order to generate a maximum profit. 99% of farmed animals spend their whole lives confined in factory farms. Around the world, over 150 million farmed animals are killed each day. By trying veganism, you’re protecting animals.

5. Veganism is great for the environment!

Factory farming is significantly responsible for deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, pollution, and water shortages.

Livestock and their byproducts are accountable for 51% of all greenhouse gas emissions, worldwide. 

2,500 gallons of water are needed to produce 1 pound of beef. 

Animal agriculture is responsible for up to 91% of the Amazon rainforest destruction. 

It is so easy to help the planet – by eating a plant-based diet you will be living a much more sustainable life.

And as always have a chilled day from the Viking