Why YOU Should Embrace Vegan Life
Some people choose to be vegan to support animal rights, others do it to save money, and others just because they don’t like the taste of meat or dairy products.
We’re here to talk to YOU though. Maybe you’ve thought about this but can’t seem to find a justification for it. Let me break down several reasons for you.
We Love the Animals!🐮
We knew this was coming. To some, being vegan means you hate animals, but they couldn’t be more wrong!
Vegans love animals so much that they simply don’t want to contribute to a system in which animals are abused and killed for profit. In other words, when you choose not to eat meat, eggs, or dairy products, you’re making it easier for farmers to stop treating animals like things instead of living creatures.
Put another way: Choosing not to eat animal products is a vote for compassion ❤️.
It’s Good For Ya Health 💪🏽
Okay, so the animal bit was a little on the nose. I get it. But, did you know that adopting a vegan diet can have significant health benefits, too?
Studies have shown that vegans are less likely to develop:
- cancer
- heart disease
- diabetes
- obesity
Meat contains cholesterol and other factors that can increase the risk of these illnesses, whereas a plant-based diet offers high levels of antioxidants and nutrients.
Healthline.com goes more into detail here
The Planet Thanks You 🌎
It’s an ongoing debate on whether eating meat is good for the environment or not — it very well may be, if you look at it short term.
But if you look at the long term effects, being vegan is far better for the environment.
It’s been estimated that being vegan saves five times more water than eating a plant-based diet with meat. Cows produce a lot of methane which has been called the gateway gas because of its position in the greenhouse effect.
Don’t even get me started on waste. In some ways, animal agriculture creates more waste than anything else humans do.
Even if you aren’t that concerned about animal welfare or our carbon footprint, there are plenty of reasons to reduce your consumption of animal products — even if it’s only for environmental reasons.
If you eat less meat and dairy, there will be less food going into landfills.
