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5 Unexpected Benefits of Veganism (From Someone Who’s Just Tried It for Veganuary)

07/03/2019

A piece of toasted sourdough bread covered in cream cheese and blueberries. The cream cheese has been mixed with colourful protein powder, giving it a mermaid effect as it has turned into colours such as blue and purple in result.

Who knew that going vegan would have so many perks? Since completing Veganuary, I’ve noticed a huge change in myself. Here are five (unexpected) benefits of veganism. It’s no secret that although I love animals, my main/biggest drive for going vegan/trying Veganuary has been for health reasons. I just feel better overall when cutting out meat and dairy and focusing more on a plant-based diet. Taking part in…

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VEGANUARY 2019 | Week Two

15/01/2019

In case you’re not already aware, I’m taking part in Veganuary for the third (or is it fourth?) year running. Having done it so many times before – and going full vegan for the entirety of my last relationship – I’m definitely finding it a lot easier this time around. That doesn’t mean it’s not without a few challenges but, overall, I’m so much more confident with what I’m…

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VEGANUARY 2019 | Week One

08/01/2019

As you all know, I take on the challenge of Veganuary every year. I’ve been an on and off vegan for the last three or so years – but Veganuary is the one time I take it most seriously. I do it for many different reasons – of course for the animals and the environment – but I mainly do it because it makes me feel really healthy…

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VEGANUARY 2017 | The Conclusion

09/02/2017

Veganuary 2017 is well and truly over and after treating myself to one small Happy Meal, a Chinese and a Thai Curry (but no Pizza Hut god dammit!) since being able to eat meat again, I find it’s time to reflect on my experiences of eating vegan for the entire month of January. Luckily, I’d also set myself the same challenge from last year so I had a…

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VEGANUARY 2017 | Week Four

03/02/2017

Well, I’ve done it! I’m happy to say I proudly completed Veganuary for the second year in a row, but before I go into how I felt about it overall, here’s my fourth week in review. SUNDAY 22ND Today I had vegan pancakes for breakfast (a new firm favourite of mine) and, for dinner, spicy Mexican three-bean burgers from Tesco. These were a mistake. It wasn’t that they…

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