Vegan, a fad no more

World Vegan Day is celebrated on November 1, with the entire month being dedicated to all things cruelty-free. “I’m sure the reason many millennials move towards veganism is because we’ve grown up in a much more aware world and we care about our impact on it.” Nadya further counters the popular belief that turning vegan could burn a hole in your pocket. “Veganism has been wrongly called limiting — from Amritsari Chhole to Mangalore Buns, we can hardly call vegan options bland,” she states to prove her points. Be it hemp clothing or hemp-seed-oil-infused shampoo bar, there are many ways to start your vegan journey.” Activist and educator Chhavi Goyal goes on to share with us that several studies have confirmed that veganism results in a stronger metabolism and a better cognitive health while reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, and high blood pressure. And the best part is that it is so easy to go vegan especially in India as most meals are vegan by default and those that are not can be made vegan with the many plant-based substitutes we already have.” Moreover, clothes made of vegan leather, cotton tencel, cotton flannel and polyester fleece are good alternatives to animal derivatives.