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Good morning! Welcome to VedgyVoice #4. In case you missed the memo 1st November was World Vegan Day and November is World Vegan Month. So it’s the perfect time to encourage any friends and family who might be thinking about making the switch.

It was nice to see a few brands get in on the act for World Vegan Day and share the odd post on social channels. Although inevitably this always brings out the knuckle draggers with their cutting edge comedy and sharp wit, feeling compelled to comment things like “mmmm bacon”. I think Elizabeth’s response to one of these comments is good life advice in general for those sort of folk:

It also reminded me of my favourite Halloween joke: What do vegan zombies eat? GRAAAAAAAAAINS!

Featured Story

Thousands of Veganuary 2023 participants still follow a ‘fully vegan diet’: More than a quarter of Veganuary 2023 participants are still following a ‘fully vegan diet‘, according to a new survey. The data comes from the initiative’s six-month follow-up poll, exploring the long-term effects of the pledge. It also found that 36 percent of participants are eating ‘at least 75 percent less’ meat and other animal products than before trying Veganuary; while 16 percent said they are now eating at least 50 percent less meat and animal products.

Remember folks, veganism is for life not just for January. Nonetheless, encouraging to see that these sort of challenges can have a positive long term impact.

Latest Happenings

Messages From Vegan Business Leaders on World Vegan Day: We asked business leaders: as we approach the end of what has been a turbulent year for many in the business, what is your message for the plant-based industry as we look ahead to 2024?

Billie Eilish Promotes Gucci’s New Vegan Leather Bag: The Horsebit 1955 bag is made from Demetra, a vegan leather alternative developed by Gucci. Demetra is 75 percent plant-based, using viscose, wood pulp, and non-GMO corn-based plastic. The remaining 25 percent is made from synthetic materials derived from fossil fuels. Gucci is exploring how to increase the proportion of non-fossil fuel materials in Demetra.

How To Stay At ‘England’s First’ Plant-Based Hotel: A hotel in the Yorkshire Dales is going fully plant-based. Beck Hall in Malham will become what’s thought to be England’s first completely plant-based hotel with new menus from December 1.

Recommended Watching

The Game Changers

"The Game Changers" isn’t specifically a vegan documentary, however it advocates for a fully plant-based diet by showcasing the experiences of various athletes and public figures who have adopted this diet, and the subsequent benefits they've seen in their performance and health. It also challenges common beliefs about protein sources and meat, debunking the myth that you need to consume animal products to be strong and healthy. A must watch.

You can watch it on Netflix.

What’s Cooking?

What do you call a fat pumpkin? A plumpkin!

I know it was curry last week but damn I love a curry. This one’s perfect for using up any leftover pumpkins from Halloween.

Quote of the Week

Local Spotlight

I was treated to a birthday lunch at Edinburgh restaurant Soul Vegan last week and what a treat it was! A fully vegan Malaysian eatery, there was a fantastic range of options and the food we had was outstanding. If you are in or around Edinburgh or planning a trip in the near future make sure this place is on your itinerary. You can check out the dishes we had on Instagram:

GetVedgy Ramblings

As a vegan, you might be wondering whether it’s possible to obtain sufficient omega-3s from alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) alone, given that some of the most popular sources of DHA and EPA omega-3s, such as fish and other sea creatures, are obviously not part of your diet.

Signing-off

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