If we could all live happy and healthy lives without harming animals...
why wouldn't we?
Welcome!Whether you are already vegan or are vegan curious, this site is for you! There are seemingly countless, fantastic resources on the web on veganism. I've put together a sampling of what I have personally found to be the "best of". Enjoy!
In a nut shell:
Definition of VeganismThe word "vegan" originated in 1944 by Donald Watson of the Vegan Society of the UK. This definition states: "Veganism is a way of living that seeks to exclude, as far as possible and practicable, all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing and any other purpose."
To be clear, veganism is not defined as a diet, but a way of living. While vegans follow an animal-free diet, they also do not wear animals or use them for entertainment or any other purpose. Why Vegan?If you think it’s wrong to hurt animals, you already believe in veganism...When we live non-vegan, we are hurting animals unnecessarily!
It is this simple: Using animals, whether for food, clothing, entertainment, or experimentation, always results in unnecessary suffering and most often death.
Fact: We can all live healthy and happy lives without using animals. So.....why wouldn't you? The short video at the top-right succinctly and unequivocally answers the question: "Why Vegan?" Please take a minute to watch. “The most ethical diet just so happens to be the most environmentally sound diet and just so happens to be the healthiest.” ~ Michael Greger, MD ResourcesThe short-list of not to be missed vegan resources:
Two Questions for Non-Vegans:I encourage non-vegans to answer two difficult questions:
Please Take a Look Around:
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Favorite Short Videos:How to Go Vegan in 1 Minute!
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"Animal rights without veganism is like human rights with slavery. It makes no sense. None whatsoever."
~ Gary L. Francione
"150 years ago, they would have thought you were absurd if you advocated for the end of slavery. 100 years ago, they would have laughed at you for suggesting that women should have the right to vote. 50 years ago, they would object to the idea of African Americans receiving equal rights under the law. 25 years ago they would have called you a pervert if you advocated for gay rights. They laugh at us now for suggesting that animal slavery be ended. Some day they won't be laughing."
~ Gary Smith