Vegan research

I created a survey that asked people if they
knew what veganism is and their thoughts on
it. From my readings everyone knew what
veganism is. The majority of people hadn't
considered becoming vegan and the reasons
for this was because they wouldn’t have
wanted to give up the foods they enjoy, such
as meats and dairy products. I then asked for
peoples opinions on a vegan diet. The answers
for this question were mixed with some
people finding vegan foods bland and dull
whereas other people felt it could be very
beneficial for your health but the fact you
have to watch what you eat puts off the idea
of the diet. The following question I asked was
why do you think people become vegan and
again I got mixed answers. Some people felt
that people became vegans as they are very
health orientated while others felt it was
because people were against the way animals
are treated in the food industry. The next
question I asked was regarding if you have any
vegan friends or knew anyone vegan. Most
people had vegans friends who were vegan
because they wanted a healthier lifestyle.

Analysis
From the answers I got from the surveys I gained the information I needed, but I
could've added more questions to back up the questions. For example I could've
backed up the question ‘ What are your thoughts on veganism?’ with a following
question of ‘Have you heard any criticisms or benefits to being vegan?’. This would've
allowed me to interpret answer to the replies within in my work.
Questions relating animal equality could've also been added to give me a wider range
of information. This could've ranged from the clothing, the testing of products upon
animals and using animals for food.
Questions also relating the substitutions of meat, dairy and other products could have
been asked. For example ‘Do you know any substitutes of meat products?’ followed by
‘ if yes what are they and do you think you could substitute meat for this product?’ or
‘no’. This would've allowed me to gain a better understanding of peoples knowledge
towards vegan foods.
Overall I feel the questions I asked gave me enough information but in order to cover a
larger section of veganism I could've asked question revolving around the other
sections such as animal equality, Food substitutes and whether or not they could
change their diet.

The Vegan Society https://www.vegansociety.com/go-vegan/why-go-vegan 02/9/10
Summary:
This article presents 4 main reasons to
become a vegan. It mentions that
becoming vegan would benefit your
health and the environment.
Firstly it mentions that becoming
vegan would prevent the exploitation
of animals and gives animals the right
to freedom and life.
Secondly It mentions the benefits to
your health. “plant-based diets are
rich in protein, iron, calcium and other
essential vitamins and minerals.”
The article then mentions the benefits
to going vegan has to the
environment. Mentioning points about
how the production of animal meats
places a heavy burden on the
environment (crops and water being
used).
Tags:
• Vegan
• Health
• Veganism
• Nutrition

Quotes
• “Having emotional attachments with animals may form part of that reason, while
many believe that all sentient creatures have a right to life and freedom.” (The
Vegan Society, ‘For the animals’)
• “ The plant-based sources of these nutrients tend to be low in saturated fat, high
in fibre and packed with antioxidants, helping mitigate some of the modern worlds
biggest health issues like obesity, heart disease, diabetes and cancer.” (The Vegan
Society, ‘For your health’)
• “The vast amount of grain feed required for meat production is a significant
contributor to deforestation.” (The Vegan Society, ‘For the environment’)
• “A plant-based diet requires only one third of the land needed to support a meat
and dairy diet” (The Vegan Society, ‘For the people’)
• “A vegan diet is very sustainable, on average it requires 1/3 of the water and 1/3 of
the land to produce a vegan based diet than it would to produce an animal based
diet” ( Kerry McCarthy – Member of parliament. Appeared on ‘Making t/
connection Chp Global Food Security’ on 02/09/10 )

Tags:
• Veganism
• Vegan
• Diet
Summary:
Wikipedia is very factual in presenting the many different elements to becoming a vegan. It states the
origins of how veganism was started and what its main purpose was when officiated. A wide variety of
demographics are shown. These demographic inform you the estimated amount of vegans in well
known countries such as the United States and The United Kingdom. “estimated that as of 2012, 2% of
people in the United States self-identified as vegan”.
Further along the page points are made about the comparison between being a vegan and being a
vegetarian. I states the products that you may not know about that vegans shouldn’t eat. The products
consist of eggs, dairy and more. It also sates that the use of fabrics made from animals should not be
worn.
It then states the alternatives to
these products. For example a
replacement for milk would be to
use almond milk instead of cows
milk. These replacements still have
the same health benefits. The
page ends with explaining the
wide variety of health benefits
that ensured when changing to a
vegan diet.
Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veganism

Quotes
• “There is evidence that a vegan diet aids weight loss more effectively than a
vegetarian or non-vegetarian diet.” (Ru-Yi Huang in the ‘Journal of General Internal
Medicine’ 03/07/15)
• “Well planed vegan diets can reduce the risk of some typed of chronic disease
including heart disease.” (Monica Dinu in Critical Reviews in ‘Food Science and
Nutrition’, February 2016.)
• “It is not possible to be entirely vegan, because animal use and products are
deeply and imperceptibly woven into the fabric of human society” (Gary Steiner in
‘Animals and the Limits of Postmodernism’, 2013)
• “2% aid they were vegan in a 2007 government survey, 1.05% of the UK populace;
this is 3.5 times as much as the 150,000 in their previous survey of 2006.” (The
Vegan Society, 17/05/16)
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Veganuary https://veganuary.com
Summary:
Veganuarys website includes a wide range of information surrounding veganism. The site is separated
into eight sections, each section covers a different area of veganism. The first section covers the many
reasons on why you should become a vegan. The four main reasons it covers are animals, health,
environment and finally nutrition. Each one of these four genres are explained in detail covering many
different benefits. Secondly the site mentions the use of a vegan starter kit. This is provided by
veganuary on the website. The kit consists of vegan meal guides, vegan food essential and much more.
The site then proceeds to mention a wide variety of vegan recipes, these recipes consists of foods
eaten all around the world. Veganuary provides over 700+ recipes on its website. The next area of the
website covers a wide variety of restaurant chains that have vegan meals to choose from. Some of
these restaurants unexpectedly have vegan choices, for example McDonalds and Nandos. The next
section of the site is named ‘products’. This section includes a large range of vegan products that have
been reviewed by other vegans. These products range from gluten-free products too clothing items.
It then moves on to mention the
myths surrounding veganism.
The site finally mentions famous
people who have become vegans
and then provides a blog.
Tags:
• Vegan
• Nutrition
• Recipes
• Vegan starter kit
• Vegan News

Quotes
• “Cut out cholesterol, lower your blood pressure and reduce the risk of diabetes
and heart disease”
• “Cattle ranchers are making mincemeat out of Brazils rainforest”
• “The mass production of animals for food and clothing has resulted in an industry
that cares little for their well-being, and causes them to suffer in innumerable
ways”
• “1 lb beef = 200 square meters of rainforest destroyed”
• “Eating a typical steak for a family of four is the equivalent, energy-wise, of driving
around in an SUV for three hours while leaving the lights on at home”
• “Animals are sentient beings. They are capable of emotion and feel pain, as well as
happiness.”

NHS choices http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Vegetarianhealth/Pages/Vegandiets.aspx 15/10/15
Summary:
The NHS website is full of information on the health benefits
side to becoming a vegan. It states a few main points on
healthy eating as a vegan, for example “eat at least five
portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables every day.”
They then mention that too ensure your getting the
necessary nutrients in your diet you should ensure that you
are including vitamin B12, iron and calcium in your diet. It
then mentions what vegans who are pregnant should be
doing to ensure they stay healthy during the stages of
pregnancy. The NHS then provide further information on
vegan sources of calcium, vitamin D, iron, omega-3 fatty
acids and most importantly vitamin B12. The site also
provides information regarding vegans who are pregnant. It
presents information about how you can gain the
recommended amount of vitamins and minerals to stay
healthy through pregnancy.
Tags:
• Vegan
• Diet
• Health

Quotes
• “ A vegan diet can be high in iron, although iron from plant-based food is absorbed
by the body less well than iron from meat”.
• “If you follow a vegan diet you can still look after your heart by eating at least five
portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables every day”.
• “With good planning and an understanding of what makes up a healthy, balanced
vegan diet, you can get all the nutrients your body needs.”
• “Iron is essential for the production of red blood cells. A vegan diet can be high in
iron, although iron from plant-based food is absorbed by the body less well than
iron from meat.”
• “The body needs vitamin D to regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in
the body. These nutrients help keep bones, teeth and muscles healthy.”
• “The body needs vitamin B12 to maintain healthy blood and a healthy nervous
system. Vitamin B12 is only found naturally in foods from animal sources. Sources
for vegans are therefore limited and a vitamin B12 supplement may be needed.”

Vegan outreach http://veganoutreach.org/category/vegan/
Summary:
The vegan outreach website is full of information
regarding making the switch to becoming vegan and all
things a vegan does. The site then continues on to
mention recipes and other vegan meals. Showing you
the different meat, egg and dairy alternatives. It also
shows you how easy it easy is to be a vegan with a
“Being vegan in the dorms” section. This section shows
how students and people from a younger age have
managed to become vegan under restrictions such as
work.It finally presents you with stories from other
vegans and how they have made the change to
become vegan and all the benefits it has given them.
The first section provided is dedicated to helping you
make the switch to becoming vegan. In further detail it
provides you with a vegan mentor program and weekly
tips. The next section solely provides you with
information on why you should become a vegan and
what vegans eat In replacement of meat and dairy
products. The site then moves on to mention the
different restaurants and stores that support veganism.
Tags:
• Vegan
• Veganism
• Health

Quotes
• “I don’t see the value in cruelty. I don’t see the value in turning beings into
products. I only see the harm, the waste, the disconnection, the environmental
damage.” (Steve Pavlina, self-help author)
• “Industrial society, alas, hides animas suffering. Few people would themselves
keep a hen in a shoebox for her egg-laying life; but practically everyone will eat
smartly packaged, “farm fresh” eggs from battery hens… milk drinkers do not see
the calves torn from their mothers.” ( The Economist, ‘what humans owe to
anmals,’ 8/19/95)
• “In my opinion, if most urban meat eaters were to visit an industrial broiler house,
to see how the birds are raised, and could see the birds being “harvested” and
then being “processed” in a poultry processing plant, they would not be impressed
and some, perhaps many of them would swear off eating chicken and perhaps all
meat.” (Peter Cheeke, Contemporary issues in animal agriculture, 2004)

Forks over Knives http://www.forksoverknives.com
Summary:
Forks over Knives is a company that promotes veganism. Its site includes articles, a meal planner,
recipes, events, a shop and their own film. Forks over knives encourages you to become vegan by
providing you with a vegan meal planner. The meal planner gives you a list of vegan meals to choose
from then provides you with the ingredients required to make it. This site provides 350+ articles, these
articles consist of all things vegan, from meals/recipes too news about veganism. The ‘Forks over
Knives’ film focuses on the health benefits of -
a plant based diet. It mentions that the main
cause of diabetes and other main health
issues are caused from eating meats and
dairy. The site has over 340+ recipes on it, all
of witch are vegan/plant based meals. Forks
over Knives also has its own diet plan that Is
accessible the app.
Tags:
• Vegan
• Nutrition
• Health
• Recipes
• Vegan events
• Articles

Quotes
• “Not eating enough calories leads you to feel hungry, which over time may result
in decreased energy, feelings of deprivation, cravings, and even binges. These
issues are not caused by switching to a plant-based diet—rather, they are all
related to not eating enough.”
• “All whole, plant-based foods have protein. We know from our extensive review of
the research and our experience in our practice that people thrive on a plant-
based diet without ever going out of their way to find “sources” of protein.”(Naomi
Imatome-Yun)
• “Calcium, like iron, magnesium, and copper, is a mineral. It is found in the soil,
where it is absorbed into the roots of plants.” (Rosane Oliveira, DVM , PhD)
• “Replacing animal foods with whole plant-based foods is a significant change that
will greatly improve your chances of achieving good health”

Animal equality
Summary:
Animal equality is separated into many different factors, these
ranging from using animals for entertainment, clothes, testing
and food. It mentions that the use of animals for entertainment
is completely wrong and animals do not belong within
environments created for human entertainment and profit. It
mentions that vegans should not visit circuses with animals,
zoos, safari parks, aquariums, horseraces or any other place
where animals are kept for human profit.
Experimentation:
It states that vegans should not purchase or support products
that have been tested on animals , researching the product and
the company who made it must be done before purchasing
cosmetics, household products, soaps, perfumes etc. The
trademark sunflower symbol can be found on a wide range of
products guaranteeing that these products do not contain
animal products, nor have been tested on animals.
Clothing and furnishings:
The page mentions that vegans should not wear clothes, shoes
or furnishings made with the skin, hair or feathers of an animal.
This also includes fur, leather, wool and silk. They must wear
plant based fabrics such as cotton, linen or hemp, handmade
materials such as polyester, acrylic or nylon.
http://www.animalequality.net/veganism
Tags:
• Animal equality
• Veganism
• Campaigns
• Clothing
• Products

Quotes
• “Vegans do not wear or use clothes, shoes or furnishings made with the skins, hair
or feathers of other animals, including fur, leather, wool, feathers and silk.”
• “Vegans do not visit circuses with animals, zoos, safari parks, aquariums,
horseraces, or any other places where animals are kept for the benefit of humans”
• “The Vegan Society's Trademark sunflower symbol can be found on a wide range
of products, including soaps, shampoos, perfumes, moisturizers, cleansers,
sunscreens and shower gels, guaranteeing that these products do not contain
animal products, nor have been tested on animals.”
• “Being vegan is about living a lifestyle that does not cause suffering, harm or death
to animals, and allowing animals to be free to choose the way they want to live.
Other animals are sentient beings like us, with their own needs, desires and
interests.”
• “they are not inferior beings nor just here as resources or tools for human use.
Discriminating against non-human animals or believing them to be inferior solely
because they belong to a different species is known as speciesism and is as
unscientific and unjust as racism or sexism.”

Jamie Oliver site includes information about being
vegan. It gives in-depth information about the
different aspects of being a vegan. Firstly It
mentions that being vegan has many health
benefits but also comes with many drawbacks. It
states, like any diet, that a vegan can also be
unhealthy. You have to watch what you eat even
as a vegan. Even if it’s vegan, it’s just as important
to look at the ingredients list and the nutrition
information to see how much fat, sugar and salt
something contains. It mentions that cutting out
meat products from your diet has a lot of health
benefits such as lowering your risk of heart
disease and lowering our cholesterol levels.
The site also provides you with a wide range of
healthy vegan recipes that still provide you with
the essential nutrients and vitamins. It also
mentions the substitutes vegans can use to
ensure they are getting the healthiest foods they
can, for example replacing butter and cream
substitutes with foods such as avocados.
Jamie Oliver http://www.jamieoliver.com/news-and-features/features/vegan-diet-healthy/
Tags:
• Vegan
• Health
• Nutrition
• Recipes
• Meat alternatives

Quotes
• “A recent study indicated that the average vegan diet is higher in vitamin C and
fibre, and lower in saturated fat than one containing meat. In addition, statistics
show that vegans have a lower BMI (height-to-weight ratio) than meat eaters”
• “A vegan diet is naturally low in calcium, vitamin D, iron, vitamin B12, zinc and
omega-3 fatty acids.”
• “a diet without any meat or dairy products is likely to contain a lot less saturated
fat, which is related to increased cholesterol levels and increased risk of heart
disease.”
• “if someone chooses to go vegan they are more likely to care about what they are
eating and therefore are more likely to educate themselves on the types of foods
they should and should not be eating.”
• “Even if it’s vegan, it’s just as important to look at the ingredients list and the
nutrition information to see how much fat, sugar and salt something contains.”

Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 used to be found In soil, it is not a healthy or reliable supply, which is why
farmed animals are given vitamin B12 supplements of their own. If meat has been
taken out your diet it is very important to gain b12 through plant based foods such as
plant milks, yeast extracts, whole grain bread and more. vegans using adequate
amounts of fortified foods or B12 supplements are much less likely to suffer from B12
deficiency than the typical older meat eater.
The body needs vitamin B12 to maintain healthy blood and a healthy nervous system.
Vitamin B12 is only found naturally in foods from animal sources. Sources for vegans
are therefore limited and a vitamin B12 supplement may be needed.
Sources of vitamin B12 for vegans include:
• breakfast cereals fortified with B12
• unsweetened soya drinks fortified with vitamin B12
• yeast extract such as Marmite, which is fortified with vitamin B12

Info graphics
Summary:
These info graphics provide a wide range of
information regarding the benefits to
becoming vegan. They mention the different
substitute foods that vegans can eat in order
to maintain a stable and healthy diet, with all
the same amount of nutrients, protein,
omega 3 fatty acids, iron and calcium as
someone who eats meat and dairy products.
The info graphics also provide measurements
for a daily intake for these plant-based foods.
Tags:
• Veganism
• Vegan
• Infograpics
• Nutrients
• Iron
• Calcium
• Protein
• Plant
based
• Omega 3
fatty acids
• Diet

Info graphics
Some of these info graphics present information on
how the production of animals is destroying your
health and the environment. It mentions the amount
of water used to produce meats, for example “You
save more water by not eating a pound of beef than
you do by not showering for six months!”. The ‘Get
Vegucated’ info graphic provides information
regarding the ethics around being vegan, stating facts
behind the unnecessary killings of animals. It also
mentions the benefits to becoming vegan, both heath
and environmentally. Showing that 30% of the earths
landmass is dedicated to raising animals for food. The
health benefits to becoming vegan consist of an all
round improved well-being, lowering many health
risks such as diabetes, cancer and many more. It
shows the sources to where vegans can get their
vitamins and minerals without eating meat products.

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