2022: what if we became vegan?

In their New Year's Resolutions, many people want to lose weight, eat better, be healthier, and help make the world a better place. The veganism is an excellent way to achieve all these goals; and that does not prevent you from enjoying delicious and nutritious meals.

Here are the top 10 reasons to go vegan this year:  

1. It's the best way to help animals

Did you know that every vegan saves almost 200 animals a year? There is simply no easier way to help animals and prevent their suffering than to choose plant foods instead of meat , fish , eggs and dairy products .

2. Slimming and refueling

Is losing a few extra pounds high on your list of goals for the new year? Vegan people weigh, on average, up to 10 kilos less than meat consumers. And unlike fad diets, which tire you out (and usually don't let you shed pounds in the long run), going vegan allows you to shed unwanted fat for good and refuel. 'energy.

3. Be healthier and happier

Being vegan is excellent for your health ! According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, people who are vegan are less likely to suffer from heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and high blood pressure than people who eat meat. Vegans get all the nutrients they need for good health, like protein, fiber, and minerals, without all of the unwanted elements in meat that can slow you down and make you sick, like cholesterol and animal fat. saturated.

4. Vegan food is delicious

When you go vegan, you can continue to eat all of your favorite foods, including burgers , " cheeses " and ice cream . The only difference ? You will get rid of the cruelty and cholesterol that come with using animals for food. As the demand for vegan food skyrockets, companies are increasingly offering delicious, tasty meat-free and dairy-free options that are much healthier than their animal-based counterparts and that don't harm any living thing.

You can find some of the favorite products and delicious recipes on the PETA France website to help you get started!

5. The meat is filthy

Animal flesh is often contaminated with feces, blood and other bodily fluids, making food of animal origin the main source of food poisoning in France. According to a 2008 European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) report , around 75% of chicken carcasses in the EU were contaminated with campylobacter, a dangerous bacteria that causes around 100 million cases of food poisoning in the world every year, which can result in diarrhea, cramps, abdominal pain and fever.

6. Help feed the world

Eating meat not only harms animals, but also human beings . It takes tons of crops and water to raise farm animals. In fact, it takes up to six kilograms of grain to produce a single kilogram of animal flesh. All of this plant food could be used much more efficiently if humans consumed it directly. The more people who go vegan, the more we will be able to feed the hungry.

7. Save the planet

Meat is not environmentally friendly . Consuming it is actually one of the worst things you can do for Earth. Meat production is a source of waste and enormous amounts of pollution, and this industry is also one of the main causes of the climate crisis. To fight against climate change, it is more effective to go vegan than to buy a “greener” car.

8. All connected people are

The list of stars who avoid animal flesh is like a "who's who" of the hottest celebrities at the moment. Joaquin Phoenix, Natalie Portman, Billie Eilish and Alicia Silverstone are just a few of the famous vegans who regularly appear in People magazine.

9. Look sexy and be sexy

Vegans tend to have more energy than meat eaters, which is perfect for late night lovemaking with your other half. (Guys: The cholesterol and saturated animal fats found in meat, eggs, and dairy products don't just clog the arteries in your heart. Over time, they also obstruct blood flow to your heart. other vital organs.) Plus, what could be sexier than a person who is not only attractive but also compassionate?

10. Pigs are smarter than you think

While most people are less familiar with pigs , chickens , fish, and cows than dogs and cats, the animals used for food are just as intelligent and capable of suffering as the animals that share our homes. Pigs can even learn to play video games.

Finally, going vegan could be your resolution for the New Year!

By the way, do you want to lose weight? Want to have more energy, look and feel younger? Or do you have diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure or other health problems?

A Healthy World puts the world's leading experts at your disposal to help you change your eating habits with simple advice and support every step of the way.

What is it about ?

A Healthy World is brought to you by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and its partners around the world. It is available free of charge in English, French, Spanish and Mandarin.

Each hour-long online session provides nutrition information, tips on the best food choices, lots of support, delicious recipes, restaurant eating tips, and even simple recipe demonstrations. Participate live on Zoom every Thursday and join the discussion, or watch the talk on demand when the time is right for you.

Why change your eating habits?

Changing your diet to a plant-based diet - one that focuses on fruits, vegetables, grains and beans - can have fantastic health benefits, including reducing your risk of cancer and other illnesses. helping to prevent type 2 diabetes.

Adopting a vegan diet is obviously the best way to help animals. Choosing plant foods instead of meat, fish, eggs and dairy products saves almost 200 animals immeasurable suffering and terrifying death every year.

Start today

The kick-off will be given live on January 13, 2022 from 7 p.m. in France , then the program will be available on request from January 14, 2022.

REGISTER HERE !

Sources:

PETA France