Veganism

Disclaimer

I am not vegan, a lot of people have different reasons as to why they are vegan or go vegan. Some individuals do it because they have a limited diet and can only eat a couple things. Some people go vegan to spread awareness towards food consumption, and the food industry.

History of Veganism

Veganism has been around for thousands of years, dating back to as early as BC times. Early plant based diet were mainly for religious reasons, a lot more people were religious back in the day. Many people that follow Buddhism are often vegans. In more recent centuries, veganism began to spread to the UK and United States. People began to advocate for animal welfare. Being vegan wasn’t always just about not eating meat, in the 19th century it became that you could not use animal products either. Today more people are going vegan or becoming vegetarians. A lot more restaurants and businesses are accommodating towards people with these diet choices. More plant based restaurants are opening as well.

Products that are vegan

Some vegan foods are naturally high in protein, such as beans, nuts, and seeds. Ensure to consume a variety of vegan foods to meet your nutritional needs.

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