Considering joining Veganuary? Then consider this before thinking of eating less meat

A UK Tribunal ruled last week that ethical veganism should be protected by law as it was a philosophical belief. Jordi Casamitjana took his employer, League Against Cruel Sports to court because he said he was discriminated against on the basis of his veganism. The presiding judge felt that ethical veganism satisfied a series of test – including being worthy of respect in a democratic society, not being incompatible with human dignity and not conflicting with the fundamental rights of others. This is a landmark decision for vegans and could have implications worldwide as vegans could push for similar protection around the world. Vegan food has gained popularity in many countries and has become a billion dollar industry. According to statista.com, US sales of vegan products amounted to $2.22bn; projected sales growth in China's vegan market is 17.2%, while 25% of Canadians are trying to eat less meat. It has mushroomed in South Africa as well with vegan options becoming more common on menus and food isles stocking more vegan products. Many people are trying out veganism in January in what is called Veganuary, but is it really a healthy option or could the adoption of a vegan diet be detrimental to health? Sumathi Reddy writes in the Wall Street Journal that there are a number of issues you should consider before eating no or less meat. – Linda van Tilburg

What to know before resolving to eat less meat

By Sumathi Reddy

(The Wall Street Journal) – Becky Talbot has pledged to go vegan for a month, joining almost 30,000 people across the US who signed up for Veganuary, a campaign encouraging people to do without meat in January.

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