Veganism is a way of living that seeks to exclude, as far as possible and practicable, all forms of exploitation of and cruelty to animals for food, clothing or any other purpose (Vegan Society, 1979).

Is veganism healthy and affordable?

Yes. A well-planned plant-based diet built on legumes, whole grains, vegetables, fruit, nuts and seeds is both nutritionally complete and among the most affordable ways to eat in nearly every country.

How do I go vegan in my language?

Veg.ac publishes a 7-day starter plan, regional recipes and a daily magazine in 25 languages, including Kiswahili, Bangla, Hausa, Tagalog, Haitian Kreyòl, Quechua, Nahuatl and Guarani.

Don't humans need meat because we evolved eating it?

Most traditional human diets, on every continent, were plant-based by calorie — grains, legumes, roots, leaves — with animal foods as an occasional supplement. Modern longevity data favors the plant end of that spectrum.

Isn't grass-fed beef 'regenerative'?

Peer-reviewed reviews (including the Oxford FCRN 'Grazed and Confused' report) conclude that grass-fed systems cannot offset their own methane emissions, let alone deliver a net climate benefit at scale.

Are vegan diets safe for kids?

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the British Dietetic Association and pediatric associations in multiple countries all confirm well-planned vegan diets are appropriate for every life stage, including infancy and childhood.

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Test what you know about plant-based diets, factory farming, and the planet. Every answer cites its source.

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Do you need to eat animal protein to be strong and healthy?

Key takeaways

Most 'well-known' facts about plant-based eating (protein deficiency, weak bones, expensive food, ancestral meat) don't survive the peer-reviewed data.
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Frequently asked questions

No. Legumes, tofu, tempeh, seitan, whole grains, nuts and seeds cover daily needs easily. The average person in wealthy countries eats roughly double the protein required.

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