World Vegan Day on Nov. 1 celebrates both the history and present-day observers of veganism. The Vegan Society first recognized the day in 1994, the 50th anniversary of its founding as the first vegan charity in the world.
Today, this holiday kicks off World Vegan Month in November and events in cities around the world join in the celebration. Veganism is the practice of excluding all animal and animal-derived products from your diet and lifestyle. This means avoiding meat, fish, dairy and eggs.
Whether you are new to veganism or already have go-to dishes, explore exciting plant-based flavors on World Vegan Day. As of 2023, approximately 1% of the world's population, or almost 82 million people, identify as vegan, according to Soylent . Soylent also notes that the number of vegans increased 30-fold between 2004 and 2019.
With the growing population, the vegan community and plant-based options for vegans are constantly expanding. In addition to promoting animal welfare, eating vegan can benefit the environment . The Vegan Society notes that animal farming has resulted in deforestation, a reduction in biodiversity and is the source of 80% of agricultural greenhouse gas emissions.
They also note that studies have linked eating less meat and dairy to lower risk of cardiovascular disease and improved overall health. World Vegan Day provides an opportunity to explore all that veganism has to offer. The best way to celebrate is with a vegan feast.
If you are just starting your vegan.