Vegan products in great demand in the US, Canada, and UK

Published 2021년 7월 15일

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The article highlights the growing popularity of vegan and plant-based foods in the US, Canada, and the UK, as indicated by rising orders and demand for these products. However, it challenges the notion that veganism is a healthier or more climate-friendly alternative to animal products. The article criticizes the vegan diet, particularly for children, citing a study that suggests it may have negative effects on growth and bone health. It also disputes the belief that methane emissions from livestock are a significant contributor to climate change, arguing that estimates are off by three to four times and that emissions from indoor livestock are easier to control. Therefore, the article concludes that removing livestock farming will not solve climate issues.

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In the US, Canada and the UK, vegan and plant-based foods have become the fastest growing food category. This is evidenced by the statistics of delivery services and the growing demand for vegan products. Meanwhile, it turns out that the vegan diet is not as good as activists claim. Moreover, veganism will not save our climate at all. For example, in the United Kingdom, in the first quarter of 2020, orders for vegan products increased by 107% on an annual basis, and in the first quarter of 2021 - by 163%. In the United States, almond milk is the leading herbal product. The American company New Culture even launched a startup that produces a vegan version of mozzarella cheese. Meanwhile, it turns out that the vegan diet is not as good as activists claim. Vegan products are presented as a healthier - and less harmful to the Earth's climate - alternative to animal products, but the matter is more complex. As the Daily Telegraph writes, the question of whether a vegan diet is ...

Source: SwiatRolnika