Veganism in Britain

A survey conducted in May 2016 by the Vegan Society found that there are about 542,000 people following a vegan diet in Great Britain. More recently, according to the Independent, an estimated 3.5million people in the UK are believed to be vegan, meaning seven per cent of the population are now shunning animal products altogether, for reasons including animal welfare, reducing their environmental impact and health benefits.

Furthermore, people in the UK ate 150 million more meat-free dinners last year than in 2017, new figures suggest. There are quite a few vegan-friendly restaurants in Southport.

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The innocent ones who we enslave and slaughter   

Dangers of excessive meat eating

Compared to eaters of animal flesh, vegans weigh less; have lower cholesterol, blood pressure and rates of type 2 diabetes. Vegans also have a 30 per cent lower risk of heart disease and lower cancer rates. Saturated fat found in red meat, poultry and meat products may lead to heart disease. Red and processed meats also increase the risk of some cancers, particularly bowel cancer.

Grilled, barbequed and smoked meats contain high levels of dangerous chemicals. Females who eat lots of meat cooked this way have a much higher risk of breast cancer.

Cruelty concerns

Britain sees over a billion animals face terrifying slaughter each year, having spent their short lives in imprisonment and misery. Many people have no concern for animal welfare and some even find the subject a source of amusement. The mounting demand for cheap meat, dairy and eggs have led to a drop in welfare standards as appalling and cruel factory-farming methods intensify.

Big supermarkets catching on to vegan demands

Tesco recently launched a Major New Vegan Range across UK. Their new brand – called Wicked Kitchen – comprises ready meals and food ‘to-go’ options including sandwiches and wraps.

In 2018, UK supermarket Morrisons announced the launch of a brand new range of vegan ready-meals and desserts.

Waitrose also expanded its vegan range. This retailer added 14 new plant-based products to its vegan range to meet growing demand from its customers.

However, the following food chains still use eggs from caged hens: Aldi, Asda, Holiday Inn, Lidl, Morrisons, Spar and Tesco. Many retailers are now promising to use free-range eggs by 2025, but until then the hens must suffer.

Irate vegans and self-satisfied eaters of animal products will continue fume and spit at each for a very long time to come it seems.