How to make the most of World Vegan Day

By: Jermaine Johnson

World vegan day has arrived and is sure to provide food for thought. World vegan day was establish by Louise Wallis who was the chair of The Vegan Society on November 1st 1994 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of coining the term “vegan” and veganism. This day calls for major celebrations and added awareness. If you are looking to celebrate world vegan day locally in Toronto you can go to the mecca of all things vegan, Vegandale, located in the vibrant Parkdale area on Queen Street.

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If you are new to the idea of veganism Whole Foods Market in Oakville is giving out free samples and demos to celebrate. You can try their Buda Juice, zangarry vegan cheese and a variety of vegan make up, skin care and supplement suppliers.

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Smiling because it’s World Vegan Day woohoo! And what better way to celebrate that at @vegannightsldn tonight 🎉 Sadly i’ll be wearing a few more layers than in this photo but I can’t wait to dig into all the food and spend the evening with some of my faves 💃🏻 Still can’t believe the ever-growing vegan community in London (and globally!) and through awesome events like this it’s just becoming more and more mainstream 🙌🏻

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Maybe you want some professional help, you can get it at DINNER WITH A DOCTOR, which is a community dinner featuring a delicious and healthy plant-based meal and a short informative health talk on lifestyle medicine. You can speak with doctors, health professionals and bring the entire family out at the Pathways to Wholeness Lifestyle Medicine Centre at 530 on November 3rd

Photographer Christina Hayles says she went Vegan for health reasons. To provide her body with a diet that was filled with super nutritious and easily digestible foods such as fruits and vegetables.

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So many great things happen when you go vegan! #WorldVeganDay 💙🐮🐷🐥🌱 ⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #govegan #vegansofig #mercyforanimals #paulwesley #friendsnotfood #veganlife #plantbased #animallovers #animalrights #kindness #compassion

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What are the top 3 reasons to go vegan?

The fight against animal cruelty – PETA says the average vegan saves 200 animal lives per years and that the best way to help prevent animals from suffering is plant based foods.

Animals don't go willingly to the slaughterhouse; they fight for their lives up until the last second.

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— Herbiⓥore (@herbivore_club) October 28, 2018

Healthier lifestyle – According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, vegans are less likely to develop heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and high blood pressure than meat-eaters are

Saving the world – Peta says meat is not enviromentaly friendly and causes enourmous amount of pollution and climate change.

Here is a Youtube Clip of the legendary Paul McCartney campaigning for a meat free Monday.