With the New Year always comes hopes of new challenges and experiences, and Veganuary (veganuary.com) is a great way to challenge yourself from the very beginning. A record number of people signed up to Veganuary in 2017, and the movement has grown unprecedentedly since its launch in 2014. By targeting the month of January, this movement hopes to garner more success than other month-long pledges, due to it being at a time typically known for new resolutions and new beginnings. It’s not just a new beginning for you — it helps our animal friends too, giving them the opportunity to live a full and happy life.
But first things first — how do you go about it? Whether you want to dive right in, or you feel like you need to take more tentative steps by doing some initial research, both ways are effective. For some, the thought of going vegan permanently is tough and daunting. By trialling a vegan lifestyle for a month, it not only starts the ball rolling on thinking ‘outside of the box’ for dairy and meat alternatives, but introduces you to the wealth of options that are out there for vegans.