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Six Ways To Celebrate Veganuary Without Going Vegan

 

So it’s the New Year and you are resolving to be a newer and improved you. With the climate crisis, more and more people are finding compassion for animals and mother-earth and changing their diets to plant-based.

January means Veganuary has started and vegans and the vegan-curious are altering their diets in support.

Unfortunately, that is not your cup of tea. You like meat, or have other diet restrictions, such as tree nut allergies and gluten allergies that make it difficult to make the full switch to a plant-based diet.

Here are ten ways to help celebrate Veganuary without going meatless.

Go Cruelty-Free with Cosmetics

Cruelty-free cosmetics mean that no animals were tested in the making of the products. Brands such as Glimmer Wish are non-toxic, vegan, and cruelty-free for the kiddos. Adorable, sweet-smelling shower gels and shampoos, which are perfect for Veganuary. Bubble gum scented hairspray that is kind to the animals? Check out Sugar Scents scented hairspray. Chemical-free, cruelly free, and wrinkle-resistant, Dallas and James Skincare line contains no harsh chemicals so you can look good without doing any harm.

Support An Animal Sanctuary

You don’t have to be cruel, be kind! Supporting animals that are rescued and living in heavenly sanctuaries is another way you can support a vegan lifestyle. Even if it is not yours. Check out your local animal sanctuary and make a donation, pay them a visit, and show your support.

Embrace Meatless Mondays

Maybe you cannot live a fully vegan lifestyle, but perhaps you can handle a meal that is plant-based here and there. Joining the meatless Monday movement is one way to explore a vegan diet without permanent restrictions.

Drink Vegan

Believe it or not, that beer you are drinking may not be vegan. Sites like Barnivore offer up an A to Z of vegan alcohol brands. There are plenty to choose from. Cheers to Veganuary!

Wear Cruelty Free Clothing

Feathers and fur are being banned, and leather are all yesterday’s cruel clothing. Today there are companies focused on sustainable, vegan, and cruelty-free fashion to help you look the part and look good doing it.

Give Up (some) Dairy

There are so many milk alternatives out there to choose from. Not only do they taste better and usually last longer in the fridge than actual milk, but they contain zero hormones and will help reduce inflammation in the body.

Conclusion

Being plant-based doesn’t happen overnight. But being cruelty-free can be. Try the above methods to alter your diet and lifestyle in celebration of Veganuary. Who knows? Maybe you will embrace the lifestyle more than you think!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Five Solid Reasons To Prepare A Vegan ThanksGiving Dinner This Year

Who doesn’t love Thanksgiving weekend? It’s a chance for us to gather with friends and family and actually take a break from work and school. Because Thanksgiving is more than just a day and a meal. It is a long weekend that gives us time to reflect on the year as it winds down and to find gratitude and to give thanks for all that we have. For me, the best part of Thanksgiving is the food. Because I love to cook. And I love to make my meal extra special by making it vegan, especially the side dishes!

Here are ten solid reasons to prepare your Thanksgiving dinner vegan style.

Vegan For The Animals

If for no other reason, going vegan at Thanksgiving is a way to celebrate all animals. It is an act of kindness. And a great way to prepare going vegan for the month of January

It’s Healthier

Eating vegan means no butter and no cream. It also means more veggies, nuts and grains. Why not end the year with some healthy clean eating? Many glowing celebrities swear by a strict plant based diet. But even if you decide to choose to eat just a few vegan meals a week, you are reducing your risk for heart disease. So try it. Replace the butter and milk in your mash potatoes with alternatives.

The Earth Will Appreciate A Vegan Thanksgiving

Animal Agriculture is one of the main contributors to our current climate crisis. There are plenty of meat substitutes out there that taste great and that support a cleaner, healthier earth and atmosphere.

 

It Is A Socially Responsible Way To Give Thanks

If this pandemic has taught us anything it has taught us that the world is fragile and that we need to take on a more socially responsible approach to the way we consume and produce goods and services. Efficiencies such as vegan eating is a conscious step toward a more nurtured planet. One that gives us so much daily.

A Vegan Thanksgiving Is Affordable

Going Vegan does not need to be expensive. Moreover there are so many vegan options out there including desserts for the perfect Vegan Thanksgiving Day Feast.  Because a vegan Thanksgiving can consist of the same dishes but with a few less ingredients, minus the expensive turkey of course.

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