Day 2 of Veganuary: Meat Alternatives, Essential Reading For Anyone Interested in Veganism

Love it or hate it, fake meat has built a bridge to veganism

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“Vegan is just pure love. Love for animals, love for the planet and love for yourself.” — Mischa Temaul

Welcome to Day 2 You Bodacious Butterflies

I was so excited about veganuary starting, that I didn’t explain one very elementary thing in my first article. Thanks to Sandra Pawula for prompting me.

What actually is veganism?

I will use the definition by the Vegan Society.

“Veganism is a philosophy and way of living which seeks to exclude — as far as is possible and practicable — all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose; and by extension, promotes the development and use of animal-free alternatives for the benefit of animals, humans and the environment. In dietary terms it denotes the practice of dispensing with all products derived wholly or partly from animals.”

So, in short, if a product has anything to do with an animal, whether as food, clothing, or toiletries, vegans avoid it. This…