3 Great Reasons You Should Be a Vegan
Filed in Going Vegan on January 5, 2010 with View Comments
If you don’t like the idea of animals being killed and tortured (I sure don’t), going vegan is the right choice for you. There are a variety of other reasons though to go vegan that you probably haven’t even thought about. Here is a look at a number of great reasons that you ought to think about when making the choice to go vegan.
Your Taste Buds
- If you are eating the traditional diet of the West, you are missing out on some tasty meals. Dishes that include meat take the place of natural foods that are full of nutrients. In lieu of feeling that you’re depriving yourself, lots of vegans find that they enjoy the great tastes they have never experienced historically.
- If you need to have meals that taste a lot like the foods you are used to, you can do it in a healthy manner. There is soy chicken, meatloaf that is not made of meat, and other options you can find at your local grocery store.
- Charred meat has carcinogens in it that can cause cancer, and you definitely won’t miss them.
Fashion
- One of the substances used in making fur is formaldehyde, which is used to embalm dead people. There is sufficient evidence out there to support the fact that it can cause cancer. Really, who wants to wear fur anymore?
- Today you can find a lot of vegan shoe options in various styles. When you are a vegan, you’ll put a lot more thought into the shoes that you purchase, and you’ll only need to purchase shoes that are made in countries that have enforced labor laws.
- When you are a vegan, the fashion designers are not narrowed by much. The slight narrowing will point you to some great designers that can help enhance your wardrobe. You can even find vegan scents that you are sure to love.
Your Personal Growth
- A great reason for you to go vegan is that it can help you to grow personally. You’ll increase your self esteem because you know that you are doing the right thing, and it also helps to make you empowered, knowing you can do something to help the world’s animals.
- You’ll can also find your voice when you go vegan. Even if you are shy, you’ll have something important to say, which can empower you to use your voice.
- As you began to follow vegan principles, you can see other moral issues more clearly. Standing up against animal abuse can help you to stand up against other types of abuse as well.
Obviously this subject is important to me because I’m a big fan of our animal friends and helping the animals is also a very GREEN thing you can do for our environment. I urge you to think of our furry friends when making decisions in your daily life. Me and the animals thank you! 
