In the last few years, more and more people have moved to a vegan diet. Over 582,000 people took part in Veganuary in 2021. Across the country, people are now thinking of ways they can cut back on the animal products in their diet. Becoming vegan has become a big trend. On Instagram, we’re seeing thousands of vegan influencers sharing their meal prep, recipes, and “healthy” or “green” lifestyles. But the problem is, being vegan isn’t always the best choice! Obviously, there will be people who love being vegan, and if it works for them, and they’re genuinely happy with this way of eating with no guilt, shame, superiority complex, or depriving themselves of food they love then that’s great – I have no problem with personal preferences. As with all diets and lifestyles, it’s about doing what works for you and seeing what you thrive on.

Being vegan is a personal choice; maybe you simply don’t like eating meat, you’re intolerant to dairy, or you avoid animal products for religious reasons. But for so many people, the pressure to be vegan can do a lot more harm than good and a restrictive diet can be really problematic!

Being vegan is a personal choice; maybe you simply don’t like eating meat, you’re intolerant to dairy, or you avoid animal products for religious reasons. But for so many people, the pressure to be vegan can do a lot more harm than good and a restrictive diet can be really problematic!

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BEING VEGAN CAN GET EXPENSIVE

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A VEGAN DIET CAN BE DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN (IF YOUR HEART IS NOT IN IT AND YOU’RE A PROUD CARNIVORE)

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MANY VEGAN FOODS ARE IMPORTED =
WORSE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

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BEING VEGAN ISN’T ALWAYS THE GREENEST CHOICE