Why vegans always have to tell you they’re vegan | Rebecca Jones

A healthier and more compassionate alternative to most people’s diet is worth shouting about, take it from me

“How do you know if someone is vegan? Don’t worry – they’ll tell you.” It’s an old joke, but it’s still doing the rounds. And now that we’re more than three weeks into Veganuary, there’s no getting away from veganism. I became a convert myself just over a year ago with the help of 2017’s Veganuary campaign.

Oh, look. Just a few lines in and I’ve managed to tell you I’m a vegan.

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Many people are unaware of the cruelty with which their meat, cheese and leather items are produced

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