Toronto Star

Going Vegan Is an Impactful Way to Make Meaningful Change

Earthsave Canada advocates the move to a plant-based diet for environmen­tal sustainabi­lity, better health, and compassion toward animals.

- Brianne Riehl

Veganism has become increasing­ly popular in recent years, and it’s easy to understand why. Faced with an obesity epidemic, a climate catastroph­e, and even a global pandemic, many people are looking for ways to make meaningful change.

Being vegan is a uniquely powerful individual choice that has tremendous positive effects for personal health, environmen­tal sustainabi­lity, and reducing the number of animals subjected to suffering and death.

From the new Canada’s Food Guide to the EAT-Lancet report to the Drawdown Review, experts from around the world recognize the importance of shifting our eating habits to plant-based diets.

By becoming vegan, you’ll be helping to address climate change, air and water pollution, deforestat­ion, and global hunger. You’ll also be adding years to your life and life to your years! Studies have shown that the risks of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, ischemic stroke, and some types of cancer are all substantia­lly lower in people eating largely plant-based diets.

You’ll also be shifting your support from industries that inherently cause animal abuse and suffering on an unfathomab­le scale to those that produce foods keeping us the healthiest: fruits and vegetables, whole grains, beans, legumes, nuts, and seeds.

Far from being restrictiv­e, moving toward veganism today is easier than ever, and it can open up a world of culinary possibilit­ies and reignite a love for food that nourishes your body. Start making your shift toward a plant-based diet today!

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Brianne Riehl President, Earthsave

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