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<\/p>\nWe’re kicking off World Vegan Month 2021 with a bit of history. In 1944, the 1st of November officially became World Vegan Day as established by the first vegan society ever in London. Since then, veganism has grown exponentially as a fully formed movement with dietary and ethical pillars that focus on leading a cruelty-free and environmentally friendly lifestyle.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re not familiar with what the vegan diet entails, it\u2019s very straightforward. It excludes all animal products and by-products including eggs, dairy, fish and mollusc oils, animal-derived gelatines and so on. If what you\u2019re thinking of eating contains animal products, you\u2019ll have to give it a pass.<\/p>\n
Being vegan doesn\u2019t only mean respecting dietary restrictions, though. There are plenty of scientifically proven health benefits. They include being at a lower risk of developing high blood pressure, increasing whole foods consumption and introducing a wider variety of fruit, vegetables and legumes to our everyday meals. Just like any diet, balance is key and one of the main strengths of being vegan is knowing how to diversify and play with your ingredients to make sure you get the full spectrum of nutrients, vitamins and minerals you need to be healthy.<\/p>\n
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Plus, the benefits of the vegan diet go way beyond our individual health. The health of our planet, and therefore the global collective population, also get their fair share. By consuming more plant-based meals, we can actively reduce our carbon footprint from food. A study published in Science<\/a> shows we can lower it by up to 73% depending on where we live. That\u2019s an impressive result that also impacts land and water use. Of course, changing our eating habits, or any habits for that matter, is no easy task. It takes a great deal of discipline and patience.<\/p>\n Now, if you\u2019re keen to give plant-based diet a try, what better way to start than with a delicious treat for World Vegan Month? As protein is fundamental to all diets, here\u2019s a super-easy vegan recipe for pecan energy bars. They\u2019re ideal for a filling yet quick snack for all vegans and vegan-curious foodies out there.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re thinking about making changes to your diet and experimenting with going vegan, we recommend you consult your doctor or nutritionist first. No matter how appealing certain lifestyles may be, it\u2019s crucial to make sure they can safely be part of our lifestyle. Health always comes first.<\/p>\nIngredients<\/h3>\n
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