Veganism

wide variety of vegan options that are not always available at supermarket stores in Chico. Being vegan is very important to me as of now because of the ways it benefits not only me and my health, but also the wellbeing of animals, and the planet. Veganism allows me to have clearer skin, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, save water and save money. These are just a few of the reasons why I choose and have maintained a vegan lifestyle for about 10 months now.…

According to the website, The Vegan Society, “Veganism is a way of living which seeks to exclude, as far as is possible and practicable, all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose”. It is commonly confused with a similar philosophy of vegetarianism. There are several reasons surrounding why one would choose to become vegan. Some argue that the animal’s right to live and to not be exploited for human’s well-being, along with the health benefits…

vegan and they become angry or feel the need to justify their personal consumption of animal products. Although puzzling at first, I then realized how food is a significant part of our culture and identity. In a way, by just informing people of my veganism, they may interpret this as a personal attack. Usually, this is a result of insecurities or previous negative exposure to other individuals or groups that avoid animal products. I have learned just to let people know it is my personal choice,…

Celebrities are some of the most visible proponents for healthy living and eating well. There are many celebrities who promote vegetarian lifestyles, but some take it to another level and follow vegan diets. Kristen Bell "Frozen" star Kristen Bell 's decision to become vegan wasn 't without a few drawbacks. Giving up cheese took time to adjust, as cheese was one of her favorite non-vegan foods. However, a month after beginning a vegan diet, Bell found the lifestyle rewarding and she found she…

Becoming vegan can go way beyond animal rights and a cruelty-free lifestyle. Following a healthy, balanced vegan diet ensures a host of health benefits as well as prevention of some of the major diseases striking people in North America. Many people might say that not consuming any animal products is bad for you, but reducing the amount is actually better for you and your health. There are many health benefits to becoming vegan, for example, it prevents diseases, you reduce saturated fats, and…

The Key to Sustainability Animal negligence is a common topic; it has been for years, and veganism helps put a stop to that. Veganism is an ethical choice to help preserve the lives of those who cannot speak for themselves and the environment. Animals are not our dinner or commodities. They are beings with feelings. Over 56 billion animals are slaughtered, skinned or grinded a year not including sea creatures. The average meat eater eats about 7,000 animals in their lifetime; eating about a half…

Forbes, we can now eat like Beyonce with the high hopes of becoming ***flawless. The singer has launched Vegan Meal Delivery Company and in fact, it might run the world. Veganism has become a trend easily spotted on social media, with approximately 15 million vegan posts uploaded via Instagram. With celebrities supporting Veganism and #vegan-bloggers taking over social media, teenagers are exposed to the trend without background knowledge and the…

Veganism is the lifestyle of “health and purity”, or so it is raved to be. But once one takes the strict way of life too far the situation becomes all too dangerous. Over obsessiveness within the diet from recovering patients allows for disorders to be maintained or perhaps, become even worse. Veganism is a variety of vegetarian diet that eliminates meat, eggs, dairy foodstuffs and all additional animal-derived ingredients. Many vegans as well do not eat foods that are processed using animal…

There are several kinds of vegetarianism that range from the extremely strict Veganism to the relaxed, occasional meat consuming Flexitarian. Additionally, there are several misconceptions and misunderstandings as to what being a vegetarian means. According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, a vegetarian is “a person who does not eat meat” (Merriam-Webster). This loose definition can be broken down into various sub-categories depending on each person 's individual dietary needs and moral values.…

Vegans; they seemed liked the type of people that you ran into at a rare trip to Whole Foods, who won’t stop bragging about their claimed astute morality due to their ever exclusive new dieting habits. It seemed like nothing but the latest new trend among higher-class suburbans who could afford to buy expensive vegetables such as kale in the first place. But the more I actually learn about being vegan the more I came to find that there really were vegans out there who chose to be vegan not for…