Last Updated on 1 November 2022, 5:07 PM IST | Every year on November 1st, vegans around the world celebrate World Vegan Day. Louise Wallis, then-Chair of The Vegan Society in the United Kingdom, founded the event in 1994 to commemorate the organization’s fiftieth anniversary. In honor of World Vegan Day 2022, here is an overview of how veganism is becoming a trend in the entire world. 

World Vegan Day 2022: Highlights

• World Vegan Day was founded back in 1994 by Louise Wallis. 
• World Vegan Day is observed to remind and inspire us about Animal welfare and safety.
• Many Hollywood and Bollywood celebrities have become Vegan to support Animal Welfare.
• Millions of innocent animals are slaughtered every year just for the taste of the human tongue.
• Millions of animals are harmed for their skin, hair, meat, and body organs.
• Because killing other living beings to satisfy our needs cannot be in favor of humanity. Hence we should prohibit doing these activities.

What Is Veganism?

Veganism is the practice of not using animal products, particularly in diet, and a vegan is someone who follows the philosophy or diet. Veganism has its own set of advantages, as studies have shown that the diet lowers cholesterol and is beneficial to heart health.

What Is a Vegan Diet?

Vegans can eat any plant-based food they want, including grains, vegetables, fruits, and nuts. While dairy products and eggs are not permitted in the diet, they can be substituted with soy milk, coconut milk, almond milk, tofu, rice milk, and a variety of other alternatives. When one follows a vegan diet, one tends to consume more fruits, legumes, vegetables, and soy products, which are high in fiber, potassium, antioxidants, folate, magnesium, and vitamins E, C, and A.

Veganism Is Gaining Traction in India Like Never Before

Veganism is becoming more popular with each passing year. Not only have international celebrities such as Pamela Anderson, Russell Brand, and Benedict Cumberbatch embraced veganism, but also Bollywood stars such as Kangana Ranaut, Anushka Sharma, Sonam Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Esha Gupta, John Abraham, R Madhavan, and Aamir Khan have followed suit. With such well-known role models, it’s no surprise that the concept is gaining traction in India like never before.

History of World Vegan Day

World Vegan Day originated on 1st November 1994 on the day of the 50th anniversary of the UK Vegan Society in England. It is the day when the term vegan was introduced for the first time. Dr. William Lambe was the first who mentioned this. This day is observed just after Halloween so as to make more and more people aware and urge them to be vegetarian.

World Vegan Day 2022: Why Become Vegan?

People switch to Veganism, whether for medical reasons, a love of animals, the environment, or simply a change in flavor. Many celebrities are adopting a more eco-friendly lifestyle. Veganism is a way of life that necessitates ongoing commitment and perseverance.

What is the Theme of World Vegan Day 2022?

World Vegan Day 2022 will be based on the theme titled ‘Future Normal’. It’s main emphasis is on propagating the need to become vegetarian and urging people to adopt vegetarian diets in place of non vegetarian diets along with adopting eco-friendly activities so as to comfort our nature and make this place a better place to live. This is termed as future normal.

Veganism Can Help People Who Are Allergic to Dairy Products

A portion of the population is allergic to dairy products, and when they go vegan, they notice significant improvements in their skin and digestive system. Many people have reported improved hair, skin, and gut health after switching to a vegan diet. 

World Vegan Day 2022: Veganism Can Enhance Animal Safety and Welfare

If one is concerned about the state of the environment, one should stop eating meat immediately. One of the worst things humans can do is eat meat. One may not realize it, but meat production is inefficient and pollutes the environment significantly. This industry (Veganism) is a primary benefactor to climate change. 

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One might be surprised to learn that switching to a vegan diet is more effective than switching to a “greener” car in combating climate change. If one eats meat in any form, one cannot call himself/herself an animal lover. Each vegan saves about two hundred animals per year. And it is believed there is no better way to help animals and avoid suffering than to become vegetarian. Plant-based foods should be preferred over eggs and meat.

The Barbaric Process of Obtaining Animal Products

Meat and meat products, poultry products such as eggs, fish, shellfish, and non-food products such as fiber, wool, leather, cashmere, and wool are some examples of animal products. Meat products and poultry products are obtained by killing innocent animals which is a heinous crime. Millions of sea animals are killed just to satisfy the taste of the tongue. These days non-food items such as leather and wool are also obtained by farming. Millions of innocent animals are killed every year just for their skin. 

Is There Any Harm in Consuming Dairy Products?

Dairy products such as Milk, Ghee, Butter, ButterMilk, and cheese, etc are obtained peacefully without harming any innocent animals. There is no harm in consuming such dairy products. These animals are pampered by farmers by providing them with good food and shelter. Jagatguru Tatvdarshi Saint Rampal Ji Maharaj has cleared this concept in His nectar speeches by explaining that animal products like Milk are obtained by the grace of Almighty God Kabir Sahib Ji. There is no harm in consuming such Dairy Products that are obtained by pampering the animal and her offspring so that the animal gives milk willingly and happily. Saint Rampal Ji’s followers are prohibited to obtain the milk of the animal by harming/torturing her. 

How Can the Safety of Animals Be Ensured?

According to God’s constitution, it is a sinful act to harm animals for any purpose. Killing them is a heinous sin that is heavily punishable. A true Vegan is someone who can ensure the safety of all the living creatures in the entire world. Saint Rampal Ji Maharaj is the savior of not only Animals but of all the living beings that are living on the planet Earth.

Saint Rampal Ji Maharaj Ji is capable of saving us from all of our sufferings. He is making the world a better place to live. His followers are prohibited to consume meat, eggs, or any other non-vegetarian food item. The followers are also prohibited from harming any innocent creature in any way. The followers cannot use any animal products like leather, which are obtained by tormenting and/or killing innocent lives. Readers should also contribute to this great cause by grabbing their copy of the “Way of living“ Book which will be delivered to their doorsteps for free. Just send your details on this Whatsapp number: +91 7496801825

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