As the party season draws to a close, and our friends and family adopt healthier eating habits and stricter exercise regimes in the name of New Year’s resolutions, I find myself contemplating the true definition of veganism.
Campaigns which push people to give veganism a try in the new year, although I’m sure are well-intended, may suggest that ditching animal products is the newest ‘in’ thing; a challenge to set ourselves that will ultimately be rewarded come the beginning of February with greatlymissed non-vegan food. Although the number of people who adopt veganism every January is undoubtedly growing, a considerable fraction of those who do will not maintain it as a permanent change.