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Let's celebrate World Vegan Day!
Veganism is the practice of avoiding using animal products, especially when it comes to diet, and it is accompanied by a philosophy that rejects intelligent animals' status as commodities. A practicionner of veganism is referred to as a vegan. Donald Watson came up with the term "vegan" in England in 1944. In 1951, The British Vegan Society added the doctrine that man should live without exploiting animals to the definition of veganism.
Vegans and the animals
Any substance made from animals, such as meats, poultry, seafood, eggs, dairy products, honey, fur, yarn, and velvet, is considered an animal product. Beeswax is another widely used but perhaps less well-known pet product, along with bone char, bone china, carmine, casein, cochineal, gelatin, and isinglass. It also includes lanolin, rennet, shellac, the tallow and whey, as well as golden grease. Animal products won't be used by moral vegans for toiletries, clothing, or any other purpose.
What Makes World Vegan Day Important?
Veganism is more environment friendly
Due to its inherent reduction in reliance on pet items, vegan diets have a smaller environmental footprint than non-vegan ones. Plant foods are produced using considerably less land, water, and electricity than animal products, which results in less emissions being produced and makes vegan diets much more environmentally friendly.
Animal brutality is reduced by veganism
You can reduce the demand for pet products by following a vegan diet, which in turn lowers the number of animals kept in intensive farming facilities or killed every moment. Additionally, it aids in reducing supporting industries like fur farms and fishing operations that exploit or cause animal suffering.
Veganism encourages healthier habits
Lower cholesterol, blood pressure, and body fat levels have all been linked to a plant-based meal, which lowers your risk of developing chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease. Additionally, vegans diets are naturally rich in fiber and low in saturated fats, which can help you with better digestion and clearer skin.
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How to Celebrate World Vegan Day
Prepare vegan foods
For brunch, lunch, and dinner, try some delectable vegan foods! There is something for everyone to eat thanks to the plethora of vegan meals online.
Go to eat in a vegan restaurant
Consider a vegan restaurant close by and treat yourself to a delicious, cruelty-free meal. You shouldn't have any trouble finding a vegan restaurant in your area because there are so many of them popping up all over the place.
Learn more about what it means to be vegan
Watch documentaries that examine the topic to learn more about what it means to be a vegan. You'll learn more about why veganism is important if you do some research.
Investigate plant-based goods
From substitutes for meat and cheese to ice cream and chocolates, there are a ton of plant-based products on the market right then. Find out what kinds of alternatives are available in your area by visiting your neighborhood grocery shop.
Enter a vegan gathering
Find out what activities are taking place in your region to observe World Vegan Day. Talk about how you can make the world a better place for animals when you get together with other vegans.