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16 Millions Vegans Can’t Be Wrong

Posted on May 13, 2016 By 18 Comments on 16 Millions Vegans Can’t Be Wrong

The rising number of people becoming vegan is remarkable. In 2009, this number was still negligible. Ever since, US-citizens jumped on that train that seems to be unstoppable. So, what’s the reason for that? Nadine Watters has written a great article discussing in a very comprehensible manner the reasons for this radical shift toward living life as a vegan.

“In 2009, a tiny one percent of the US population reported eating vegetarian or vegan. Now, 5% of the United States population is vegetarian and half of those people are vegan. The rates have skyrocketed over the last five years and studies show the rates are climbing. So why are people continuing to go veg? The reason seems to involve a mix of various factors, with the largest impact coming from how much we have learned about commercial farming and animal treatment over the last five years.

Why the United States is Going Vegan

To think that 16 million people in this country eat absolutely no animal products is pretty amazing, considering the degree to which meat has an impact on most of our culture. Approximately 42% of those who do not eat animal products say that they went vegan after they saw an educational film. Sixty-nine percent said they chose to eat a vegan diet to support the ethical treatment of animals. Forty-five percent say they transitioned into veganism over time and of all those who are vegan, 52% say they have been eating vegan for less than 10 years. This could be an indicator of the way the country has become more knowledgeable about our food supply over the last five years.

Which Other Factors Are Involved?

Of all these vegetarians and vegans, the vast majority are women. (2) In fact, in 2009 when only 1 million people were veg*n, a whopping 79% of those were women at the time. Now, out of 5% of the population, one million people report eating vegan and the rest vegetarian. Women still make up 79% percent of the vegan group and 59% of the vegetarian group. (2)

But veganism isn’t just for women. Many men have made the change as well and as of 2012, meat consumption was down a massive 12.2% from 2007. In fact, people aren’t just eating vegan, they’re also more curious about this way of life too. Google reported a three-fold increase in vegan searches from 2007 to 2014! A search for “vegan 2007” showed over 1,600 results while a search for “vegan 2014” showed over 24,000 results! (3)

Celebrities also make up a significant portion of those who are vegan or vegetarian.  Athletes, talk show hosts, millionaires, and even political figures are now turning to a veggie-based diet or a completely vegan diet. Restaurants are also changing by either offering a vegan or vegetarian entree and many new exclusive vegan restaurants are open now that weren’t around five years ago. Supermarkets now cater to vegans and offer more vegan or vegetarian products and the online raw vegan food industry has been thriving the last five years and only continues to grow. In fact, it’s now estimated that by 2050, America may be a “vegan country”, at least by a large percentage! (3,4)

No longer is veganism the diet for hippies and health nuts; according to statistics, it’s now just a smart way to live that can help decrease our ecological footprint and works our compassion muscles. Kale, anyone?“

Source: News Raw Food World

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Comments (18) on “16 Millions Vegans Can’t Be Wrong”

  1. Ron Badach Callicoon Kitchen says:
    December 2, 2015 at 12:59 am

    The numbers will continueTo grow rapidly..great page guys..Hope you like our Vegan Roasted Golden Beet and Quinoa salad..incredibly delicious..

    Reply
  2. Renate Wobig says:
    December 2, 2015 at 5:38 am

    I’m a new Vegan since August 2015 I saw your Comment

    Reply
  3. Going Vegan says:
    December 2, 2015 at 9:44 am

    Just liked your page! It’s awesome! I’m going to add some of your recipes on my website linking back to the original source of these recipes and thus to your website. Keep going with your great work (y)

    Reply
  4. Marelies Minnaar says:
    May 14, 2016 at 11:51 pm

    Why would you want to eat a scared animal:((

    Reply
  5. Angelica Velvet Rodriguez says:
    June 3, 2016 at 5:41 pm

    Bridgette Perez

    Reply
  6. Debbie Kinne says:
    August 18, 2016 at 10:00 pm

    I was just going to do it for 1 month but I feel so good it’s for life!

    Reply
  7. Shauna Jones says:
    August 18, 2016 at 10:11 pm

    I’ve been Vegan for 4 years so far. I haven’t gotten sick at all. Not one single time. Not even a cold. Has anyone else had the same experience?

    Reply
  8. Twoloud Bear says:
    August 19, 2016 at 12:14 am

    I’ve been vegan for about 21 years. And I eat horrible, drink like a fish, and other unhealthy habits… And I’m still alive and kickin’. I can only account it for me being vegan.

    Reply
  9. Lisa Hull says:
    August 19, 2016 at 12:53 am

    Yes. Me too.

    Reply
  10. Jamie Althouse says:
    August 19, 2016 at 1:25 am

    I went vegan because my bad cholesterol was elevated and I greatly decreased it by changing my diet. I haven’t heard of anyone else doing it for the same reason as me. My doctor was very impressed!

    Reply
  11. Jess Brown says:
    August 19, 2016 at 2:20 am

    I started the exact same way!

    Reply
  12. Christina Kis says:
    August 19, 2016 at 8:15 am

    Cypris Farkas Kis

    Reply
  13. Conny Cashman says:
    August 19, 2016 at 8:36 am

    Bianca Cashman

    Reply
  14. Skye Cassidy says:
    August 19, 2016 at 9:00 am

    I’m vegetarian and only eat small amount of dairy. So may possibly become vegan at some point.

    Reply
  15. Diana Larios says:
    August 19, 2016 at 10:08 am

    Nana Arevalo

    Reply
  16. Akshay Mehta says:
    August 19, 2016 at 10:54 am

    Ashisha

    Reply
  17. Shaquanna Washington says:
    August 19, 2016 at 7:13 pm

    #VeganForLife

    Reply
  18. Shaquanna Washington says:
    August 19, 2016 at 7:13 pm

    YAY YOU CAN DO IT!

    Reply

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