This document reviews multiple sources that explore the benefits of a vegan diet, such as reduced risk of heart disease, but also notes potential downsides like nutritional deficiencies if not planned properly. It examines statistics on greenhouse gas emissions from different diets and lists common

1. Research
Jordan Bohill

2. mic.com 28th June 2014 http://mic.com/articles/92421/vegetarians-may-be-the-best-weapon-against-one-of-our-
generation-s-biggest-threats#.j3uzLh9kv
Summary- this article is a short article
with lots of statistics and research of its
own into the co2 (greenhouse gasses)
given off by different types of food
consumers. Mainly focusing on meat
eaters and vegans.
Tags- emissions, co2, study, livestock

3. Quotes:
“Vegetarians accounted for much less CO2 than meat eaters, while vegans did even better: They
accounted for half the emissions that meat eaters did.”
“Meat tends to produce much more emissions than growing plants. That's thanks in large part to
livestock methane emissions and the inefficiency inherent in raising animals. (You need to grow,
transport and store food for the animals and then raise, transport and store the meat from the animals
themselves.)”
“If everyone in the U.S. took one day a week to not eat meat or cheese, it would be like taking 7.6
million cars off the road.”
“Eating one less burger a week is like taking your car of the road for 320 miles.”
Article by Matt Connolly from mic.com June 28Th 2014
Further research:
Looking deeper into the facts about the amount of emissions produced by meat eaters as appose to
vegans. Also look to see if there are any organisation’s working together as part of a vegan/global
warming team.

4. health.usnews.com 24th July 2012
http://health.usnews.com/health-news/articles/2012/07/24/me-give-up-meat-vegan-diets-surging-in-popularity?page=2
Summary- this article is about the benefits of
changing your lifestyle and diet to vegan. This
includes facts, figures and suggested foods that
will be fit for the vegan lifestyle while you are still
getting all the necessary proteins and vitamins.
Tags- disease, b12, vitamin d, diet, diets, fatigue

5. Quotes:
“heart disease can actually be reversed, without drugs or surgery, by radically restricting
fat intake”
“Despite all the advantages, vegan diets aren't a no-brainer move. There are downsides,
from potential health risks to the challenge of sticking to such a restrictive eating plan”
“Vegan diets are difficult to manage, and they're nutritionally incomplete” says Marion
Nestle
“researchers warned that vitamin D, vitamin B12, and zinc are often lacking”
“These people were at risk for mental health problems, fatigue, trouble concentrating,
decreased brain volume with aging, and irreversible nerve damage”
Article by Angela Haupt health.usnews.com 24th July 2012
Further research:
Look into peoples stories of the side affects of a unbalanced vegan diet and what
problems it may have caused.

6. sheknows.com 10th November 2013
http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/1022029/13-things-vegans-cant-eat
Summary- this is an article
about surprising foods that
vegans can not eat, this consists
of everyday things from white
sugar to pure orange juice. This
is something mostly applied for
the US foods rather than UK but
as veganism is a world wide
thing it is interesting to research
into the different foods that may
be acceptable in some countries
but not in other.
Tags- omega-3, bone char

7. Quotes:
“White sugar gets its color from a refining process that often involves the use of bone
char, meaning even though it's not directly an animal product, it's not vegan”
“Some OJs are fortified with additional omega-3s that are derived from fish.”
“margarines are made with vegetable oil rather than dairy products, they may also contain
gelatin, casein (milk protein), whey or gelatin.”
“Unless you crack the nuts yourself, skip the peanuts. Some brands may use gelatin as
an additive.”
Article by Heather Barnett 10th November 2013
Further research:
Look into more foods that vegans may not be able to eat and also look at food that vegans
do eat as alternatives.

8. Vegansa.com 11th January 2016
http://www.vegansa.com/veganism.php
Summary- this article looks at
the reasons on why people
choose to become vegan. This
particular part of the article takes
a look at animal cruelty and why
this is a big factor in a lot of
peoples change to a veganism
lifestyle. It looks into different
ways animals are used for our
own good this includes chickens
and cows in this particular
article.Tags- dairy, de-beaked, hazardous, boycotts

9. Quotes:
“Dairy Cows are made to produce 10-20 times more milk, for human food”.
“Most of the male calves are slaughtered for veal or sent to meat-rearing farms, where
they will spend the rest of their lives in dark enclosed areas.”
“To ensure the chickens do not peck at each other in their tiny cages, chicks are 'de-
beaked”
“They are fed a diet of hazardous antibiotics”
“By becoming and being a vegan, a person effectively boycotts the cruel industry that is
factory farming, and as veganism grows, we will ensure that atrocities toward farm animals
do not continue.”
Further research:

10. Animalequality.net 11th January 2016
http://www.animalequality.net/veganism
Summary- this article talks about and looks into vegans beliefs and why
and what they feel like about the way food, clothing and cosmetics are
produced for humans. Also how they are produced.
Tags- animals, animal, entertainment, exploitation, believe

11. Quotes:
“animals are sentient beings like us, with their own needs, desires and interests”
“they can experience a wide range of sensations and emotions such as happiness, pain, pleasure, fear,
hunger, sadness, boredom, frustration or contentment.”
“Vegans can eat all plant foods, including cereals (such as oats, wheat or corn); pulses (such as peas,
beans, lentils and soya beans), all vegetables, fruits, mushrooms, nuts and seeds, algaes, herbs and
spices, and products made from any of these foods.”
“They can wear and use plant fabrics such as cotton, linen or hemp, and manmade materials such as
polyester, acrylic or nylon.”
“Vegans do not believe in the breeding of domesticated animals such as horses, dogs, cats, hamsters,
rabbits, birds or fishes. Domestication is not in the animals' best interests, as they are dependent on
humans for everything that is important to them in their lives”
Quotes from animalequality.net
Further research:

12. bbc.co.uk 7th February 2014
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-25644903
Summary- this article is about veganuary and how it is
getting more people to try out veganism it also continues to
talk about peoples experiences of veganism and uses 2
peoples stories and quotes to talk about in the article. It talks
about Rachael Hollos the marketing director from London and
Luke Graham a personal trainer from Cardiff.
Tags- Vegans, Luke, Rachael, cook, nutrition

13. Quotes:
“according to the Vegan Society. There were 40% more people signing up to this
temporary menu in the first two months of 2013 compared with the same period
in 2012, it says.”
“There are also 150,000 full-time vegans in the UK - so about one in 400 -
according to the Vegan Society. The ratio goes up to roughly one in 150 in the
US”
“I definitely feel like I've got more energy and feel less bloated, but I also feel
very hungry most of the time.” Quote from Rachael Hollos
“The switch has been easy during the week - when she's able to cook meals at
home and prepare packed lunches - but difficult when eating out at weekends.”
Quote from Rachael Hollos
Article By Vanessa Barford from bbc.co.uk 7th February 2014
Further research:

14. Health.harvard.edu 3rd February 2015
http://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/the-truth-about-fats-bad-and-good

15. theflamingvegan.com 10th April 2014
http://www.theflamingvegan.com/view-post/Once-You-Go-Vegan-You-Never-Go-Back-Top-Ten-Vegan-Facts
Tags- Vegans, 1.3 billion, gallons, calories,
dairy.
Summary- this article is full of vegan facts and
figures.

16. Quotes:
“Grain that is used to feed livestock for meat production could feed 1.3 billion
people.”
“it takes 2,500 gallons to make just one pound of meat.”
“Most cases of food poisoning (up to 80%), are due to infected meat.”
“Shockingly, every hour in the United States 500,000 animals are killed for their
meat.”
“You’re actively doing your bit to save the forests by being vegan. Forests are
alarmingly cleared so that the land can be used for crops so that meat-based
diets can be produced.”
Further research:

17. Primary research:
To people taking part in veganuary-
What is your favorite vegan meal?
What is the most challenging part of becoming vegan?
To a regular dieter-
Do you think that if you was to become vegan you would know how to schedule
your meals and what types of things you couldn’t eat?
Do you think you can get enough nutrition from a vegan diet?