World Vegan Day 2018: Health and environmental reasons to consume vegan diet

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World Vegan Day is celebrated around the world as a time to recognise how far the vegan movement has come. Every year, on 1st November, plant-eaters around the world come together to celebrate the benefits of veganism for human health, animals and the environment.

This day is observed to reiterate the benefits of a vegan lifestyle and also encourages the vegan-curious to adopt veganism by sharing advice, recipes and ideas.

Commenced celebrating the founding of The Vegan Society in 1994 and every year since, November 1st has been marked as World Vegan Day, with its significance growing to be internationally recognised.

Let's acknowledge the health and environmental reasons why we eat a plant-based diet!

Achieve glowing skin

Starting with a beauty tip, let us tell you that plant-based foods are rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, and antioxidants which are all great for the skin.

Prevent diseases

Coming to a healthy reason, a plant-based diet has been scientifically proven to prevent and reverse heart disease, reduces risk of developing diabetes, high cholesterol and more. A plant-based diet detoxifies the body of harmful pollutants, possibly lengthening your lifespan.

Helps in weight reduction

A plant-based diet contains foods high in fiber and lower cholesterol, you will feel fuller longer, digest better, and eat less fatty foods.

Boosts energy

Counting on the health benefits of vegan diet; eating a plant-based diet can improve recovery, increase energy and stamina, improve sleep, and improve your metabolism.

Reduces waste

A farm with 2,500 dairy cows produces the same amount of waste as a city of 411,000 people*! By eating fruits and vegetables from local farms, we are drastically reducing the amount of waster we create.

So, these are the amazing benefits of a plant-based lifestyle. Happy World Vegan Day!

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