The vegan lifestyle is becoming more popular these days. The reason could be because of improvements in the processing of plant-based food. There is also an increasing awareness of animal treatment. If you ask somebody from the 1960s whether a vegan sausage is possible, that person would probably laugh at the notion. It seemed impossible at the time. But these days, you see everything turned vegan. There are vegan sausages and vegan burgers. There are vegan pasta and a lot more options. The wide variety of options paved the way for veganism becoming more popular. Plus, with the health benefits the lifestyle brings, veganism will never run out of raving fans. The Innovation These days, veganism is becoming more popular because it presents itself as a healthier alternative. Now, you can eat your burger without the guilt. What makes it the more popular is because it is delicious. In fact, you would never think that you’re eating plant-based food. In the past, vegans and vegetarians were those that only ate greens and a horde of other plants. Being vegan these days no longer limits you to eating broccoli and tofu. There are burger alternatives that taste like real meat! It would be impossible even to identify the real ones from the plant-based. The innovation in food processing paved the way to this growing popularity. And every day, we see new vegan offerings surfacing in the market. Thanks to technologies and innovations, we can munch on some chicken nuggets without sacrificing the life of a chicken. The Reason for the Demand Another reason aside from the innovation of food processing is the growing awareness of the market. Health Awareness The consumer market is now aware of the repercussions on health when excessively eating meat. More and more Americans are looking into the vegetarian or vegan diet because of health reasons. According to research, health conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer are primarily because of meat consumption. Bacon, sausages, and even dairy products have been consistently linked to carcinogens and many more that cause any or all these diseases. Medical professionals do not ask you to stop eating meat. They only advise regulating the consumption of meat and other animal products. Anything in excess would be harmful to your health. And this is where veganism enters the picture. For the Planet! Health reasons aside, the market is also becoming more aware of eating meat’s ethical and environmental effects. Not only is health the sole reason. It is also the health of the planet that vegans and vegetarians look into. According to a report from the United Nations, humans only have 12 years to divert the effects of climate change. It was also identified that meat production is one of the major culprits that affect climate change. Consumption of meat encourages the production of meat. And so, with lesser consumption comes lesser production. When there is lesser production of meat, we help the planet heal. Animal Rights These days, there are documentaries online that spread awareness on animal rights. The documentaries tackle how exploitation happens in the production of meat for human consumption. Such documentaries explicitly show how animals suffer in the name of the burger and the steak that we eat. Not only that, but the documentaries also show how animals suffer for the fur that we wear and the elephant rides that we take. It is also common to find celebrities joining in. Some celebrities campaign left and right in the name of animal welfare. Joaquin Phoenix and Miley Cyris are just two of the many celebrities who provide that voice for the voiceless animals. A most recent campaign for animal welfare showed how fast-food chains bread their chickens so fat that they can barely stand up and walk. These guys are the chicken nuggets that we eat. And this is the same story for almost all the fast-food chains all over the world. It includes not just chickens but cows, pigs, and even sheep. Even snakes and crocodiles suffer the same fate for the leather belts that consumers wear. Animal welfare is one of the reasons why people ditch meat consumption. For some, they would rather eat a head of cabbage than take animal life for dinner.