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Veggly & abillion team up to create vegan dates across the world on Valentine’s Day

Veggly, the dating app for vegans and vegetarians, has teamed up with abillion to create and offer unique vegan dates for 4 lucky VegMatches across the world.

Any Veggly and abillion user that successfully VegMatch between now and the 12th February, will be entered into a prize draw to win a special vegan dinner at a top restaurant on Valentine’s Day. The 4 winning couples will be drawn from a global pool of matches, with at least 4 countries represented. The pool is expected to be large as abillion has more than 800,000 downloads and Veggly has recently hit 1,000,000 users.

What exactly is the treat/date?

Veggly & abillion will arrange a free vegan dinner on ‘Veglentine’s Day’ in a city of choice for each of the 4 winning couples at a top abillion rated restaurant.

Commenting on the new promotion, Founder of Veggly, Alex Felipelli, said: “Valentine’s day is a great opportunity for vegans and vegetarians to get out there and meet their herbivorous partner for the future. We’re proud to team up with abillion to make this a reality for couples across the world this year. We’re excited to see which restaurants they enjoy most!

“It’s a dream partnership for us. Veggly helps you find your vegan partner, abillion helps you find your best vegan restaurants. What more could you want?”

Also commenting on the promotion, Vikas Garg, founder and CEO of abillion, said: “We want to make all aspects of our lives more sustainable, whether that’s through our food choices, travel, energy, or dating. This Valentine’s Day, it’s a perfect opportunity to explore some new vegan cuisine; and to inspire more people to choose a plant-based lifestyle. We’re thrilled to partner with Veggly on this new initiative and let’s hope we see some long-term couples as a result of these special dates.”

About the promotion

  • How to participate?

Start Liking and find your VegMatch from 27/Jan to 12/Feb.

Make sure the other person also wishes to have this special dinner and participate in this promotion.

Follow Veggly on the abillion app and ask your VegMatch to do the same.

Fill out the form to participate. Only one of the two people have to do this.

Link to the form : https://form.jotform.com/230205723342040

  • Basic Rules

The couple agrees on sharing pictures and a short testimonial of the experience to be posted on our social media. (Instagram/Twitter and abillion)

Veggly & abillion will pay for a set menu with a starter, a main course, a dessert, 1 drink (alcoholic or not) and 1 bottle of water / soft drink. This may vary depending on the available options in the venue.

Veggly will also cover any applicable service fees.

If you enjoy the service, you can tip additionally.

The couple will care for their transportation to the restaurant.

  • Additional Rules

Both people have to agree with the promotion rules. Participants may be asked to sign an agreement.

About Veggly

Veggly was created to help vegans, vegetarians, and aspiring vegans/vegetarians to find, match and chat to other like-minded people nearby. At present, Veggly is the only vegan/vegetarian dating app available on Android, iOS and desktop/web.

Veggly, which now has over 1,000,000 users, is available throughout the world (users in 181 countries), Veggly is set to continue its rapid growth thanks to its growing army of vegan volunteers around the world who have worked together to translate the app from English into Spanish, German, Portuguese, French, Italian, Danish and Polish, with many more languages on the way.

About abillion

Founded by CEO Vikas Garg in 2018, our mission is to mobilise a billion people to save the world, by making better choices for the planet.

The abillion app, available in 180 countries worldwide, is quickly becoming the super app for sustainability. We’ve helped millions of people discover, shop and review sustainable options from over 250,000 consumer products companies and restaurants globally.

Through our unique giving program, abillion has donated over US $2.5 million to create impact for animals, children and the environment.

Learn more at: https://impact.abillion.com/about

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Mateus and Daphne Love Story #OurVeg-Match

May 25, 2021, was not just another “ordinary” day of the pandemic. By the end of it, something beautiful had begun. At around 11 pm, a sequence of events began that was anything but ordinary.

I was curious about the Likes I had received in the last 4 months and decided to get Veggly Premium.

The last Like I had received, which had only occurred less than 5 minutes earlier, was from a woman in Uberaba. Whom I would’ve never seen since my radar was up to 100km away and Uberaba is 500km from here.

We think we know everything, right? We’ve all created personal standards for who we will and won’t engage with online.

I looked at the first profile picture, found it wonderful, and clicked to see more. However, this was the only photo, and I usually like to have at least two photos before proceeding. Why? I don’t know either.

She had no information in her bio, and again, my instincts went into alarm mode. After all, there was a long distance to consider, she only had one photo, and there was no description underneath. My profile was totally the opposite, with several photos and a long bio.

Even so, I clicked the Like button to create a Veg-Match. The other Likes, I totally ignored. I’ll never know who they were, and I’m so happy and grateful for that.

I said “hi,” joked about the distance, and sang a song with Uberaba in the lyrics. The function for sending audio is wonderful in this app. Shortly after that, I said that I needed to sleep, but would return to send more messages the next day.

My feeling was that it had been a reciprocal and light conversation, although very short.

For her, it was a different story. She thought I was joking, and that I would not send any more messages. 😅

Early the next day, I texted her, and only about 14-15 hours later, she answered me. This was unusual (I would later find out) since Daphne commonly goes for days without contacting people on social networks. Plus, the fact that I was more or less a stranger to her, and the chances of leaving me hanging were huge.

But it all worked out. All these behavioral patterns were put aside, and she replied to me late that Thursday night. Our conversation started early on Friday and extended into Saturday. We made our first video call, where we talked for almost 4 hours.

During that week, she watched an episode of a TV series in which a person makes a questionnaire with another friend, and whoever passes this questionnaire will then fall in love. To the surprise of @callmedaphne, I had not only watched this show as well but remembered the season and episode number. 😁

We didn’t believe that a quiz would do magic, but it served as a good icebreaker for a possibly awkward first video call. After saying goodbye to her that day, I felt it was time to say goodbye to the app it self. 

It may have been a bit hasty, but there are moments in life when you just know you’re doing the right thing and don’t even think about looking back. I think that was the case.

We talked all day Sunday in another long video call, then the same thing occurred on Monday and the rest of the week; and throughout the month of June.

During this time, I received a picture with a QR code for a playlist titled “To Make You Smile.” It had the titles of the songs I have tattooed on the body, and another one titled “The Weight of My Heart” from @CastelloBranco, along with a letter. I answered this letter by sending the name of my favorite perfume and a Daruma; and days later I received a response with her favorite perfume.

When we decided it was time to finally meet in person, we chose July 9 (which is a holiday in São Paulo), and that later came to be the official beginning of our relationship.

I drove 500 kilometers to visit her, we stayed at the home of a cousin of hers for the weekend. I thought the idea was great because it would make her feel safe. When I arrived at the house, I sent my location to a friend who already knew the whole situation. “Man, if I disappear, I was here.” You never know, right?

It was about 7 pm when we met for the first time, but the hug felt more like we were having a reunion.

As the relationship evolved, we each met with our respective families, had long video calls, and daily conversations, with many good moments in person. A little over one year after our initial Veg-Match, I got in my car bound for Uberaba to pick her up and move in together.

I could not be happier or more grateful. She is moving to a new city and state for our relationship.

I believe that true love is more about how much you’re willing to give to your partner, regardless of how much they give you. I’m willing to give the world to her.

Thank you so much, Veggly!

Text edited by Michael Chatham

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New Year’s Resolutions: Veganism, Exercise, and Other Habits to Try for Wellness

Most New Year’s resolutions probably sound overdone by now, especially when we don’t necessarily follow through. Reframing your usual resolutions and giving yourself new motivations can help. Vegan New Year resolutions, in particular, aren’t just a trend as many people respond to pressing problems on our planet. Large-scale industrial agriculture and its effects on animals, humans, and the environment. Animal agriculture contributes at least 15.6% of all greenhouse gas emissions, whereas meat and animal products come with high animal welfare costs. Keep in mind the positives you can contribute by picking up healthy and vegan habits in the new year. In today’s post, we’ll look at some of the practices you can try for 2023:

Try new vegan recipes


If you’re new to veganism, investing in a vegan cookbook or checking out any of the countless vegan YouTube channels can help provide you with tips to transition into a vegan diet healthily. You can also connect with other vegans for recipe recommendations or exchange recipes if you’re a cook yourself. For long-time vegans, however, try to reframe your resolution by challenging yourself to try new things: vegan restaurants, unfamiliar vegan ingredients, and so on. You can also try giving your body specific nutrients, such as foods that provide Vitamin D or supplements you can try to complement your vegan diet. Embracing the vegan diet shouldn’t keep your body from accessing necessary nutrients. Plus, it can be tied with other health-related resolutions, such as getting more sleep or learning new sports and exercises.

Exercise more


Exercising is one of those stubborn resolutions many of us make, which we all know is actually challenging to maintain. Like all new habits, you must take it slow. Instead of committing to intimidating and costly gym subscriptions right away, start with small, sustainable exercise habits. One of the best ideas is to make walking 10,000 steps a day your ultimate goal. Walking may not seem physically demanding — or rewarding — exercise, but doing this every day is just as effective as doing five 30-minute workouts weekly. Moreover, walking helps you maintain a healthy heart rate while storing less body fat, so it’s a great way to start the new year if you also want to fit into your clothes better. Other small activities you can start with include squats and crunches, as well as chair exercises you can do at your work desk.

Volunteer at vegan-related orgs


Another way to strengthen your motivation to maintain your new and healthy habits is by volunteering. Look for local organizations and nonprofits that align with your veganism, such as anti-animal cruelty organizations or events that promote sustainability and climate change action. This is an excellent way to remind yourself of the purpose of your healthy lifestyle. Additionally, volunteering offers as much personal benefit for you as it does for others. It helps you meet like-minded people while devoting your resources to giving back to your community and the movements you care about.

Reduce alcohol


Lastly, a simple but healthy New Year’s resolution comes in the form of reducing your alcohol intake. Some alcoholic products are not vegan-friendly as they are filtered with ingredients made from animal parts, products, or by-products — including gelatin and collagen. Commercial winemakers also use animal-based ingredients as fining agents to improve their taste, whereas other types of alcohol are mixed with non-vegan ingredients. This doesn’t mean you should quit drinking entirely if you’re not up for it. Many liquors are vegan, namely bourbon, whiskey, vodka, gin, and rum, as long as they aren’t mixed with non-vegan ingredients. Something to keep in mind is that nearly all distilled spirits are vegan unless they contain cream or honey.

For more ideas on healthy vegan habits, check out our list of conscious consumption tips. We recommend green alternatives to improve your health and boost your lifestyle — without harming the planet.

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A great vegan wedding #OurVeg-Match

We have the mission to help people find others with common core values. The love for animals and the environment are some of the principles that the veg community stands for. Veggly creates opportunities for vegans to make new friends and create new relationships and, once in a while, we hear about an amazing event, such as a vegan wedding!

When one of these stories happens we are thrilled to share it with you. For those following the stories that we post for a little while, you may remember Wil and Nathan. The couple from the US lived in different cities in Florida and met through Veggly during the pandemic. After one year of dating, they got engaged, and recently they tied the knot and had a great vegan wedding.

It was a beautiful ceremony where they showed all their love for each other. We from Veggly are very happy for having helped them meet each other. You can check below some pictures of the wedding and read the full history of how Wil and Nathan met each other.

The Complete Love Story

“I just want to say how happy I am to have found Veggly. I had enough with dating women who just couldn’t understand my ethical concerns regarding animals. Me being vegan and them being non-vegan was something that became a recurring issue. And working from home as a professional artist didn’t exactly give me many opportunities to meet women, let alone the right women. Therefore, I decided to search for a veg-friendly dating app in hopes of finding a better match. I got an account with Veggly and was happy to know that there were others out there who cared about the things I cared about.  


My work, however, consumed me, and for months I hadn’t yet dated anyone from the app, that is, until June of 2020. I opened up Veggly and there she was! Her name was Wil. She was so beautiful and she was vegan too! It was her first day on the app. We started chatting, and quickly took our conversation to Instagram, and then Skype. I lived in Tampa. She lived in Miami. We were both over four hours away from each other, but that didn’t stop us from getting to know one another. We spent two and a half months talking every day before meeting in person. So, by the time we met, it didn’t take long for me to ask her to be my girlfriend. We became a couple in September of 2020. 


While our relationship continued to be long distance, we made the effort to visit each other on weekends. Sometimes she’d come to Tampa. Sometimes I’d go to Miami. And other times we’d meet in the middle – exploring beaches, canoeing rivers, and camping in the wilderness. It was so much fun to have the opportunity to spend time with her, and it was always comforting to know that our diet and our ethics were never going to be an issue.
Eventually, after months of long-distance dating, Wil accepted a remote position, which gave her the opportunity to move to Tampa! Since her move, we’ve had the opportunity to grow together, and to know each other more deeply. In September of 2021, one year since we met in person, I happily asked Wil to be my wife. Without hesitation, she said yes! 
We are grateful to have had the opportunity to meet each other. We are so excited to start the rest of our lives together. Wil tells me that she almost didn’t sign up, but that her brother encouraged her to because she “could find the one!” Well, turns out, she did. And it only took her one day! “

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Would Vegans Eat Lab-Grown Meat?

We recently released new figures for a global survey of our 750,000+ users. That reveals the extent of global vegan and vegetarian support for cultured meat. Also known as lab-grown meat and if they are willing to add it to their diet.

The results for vegans are as follows:

  • 24% of vegans would eat cultured meat as it’s cruelty free
  • 47% of vegans would not eat cultured meat, but support it as it’s ultimately cruelty free
  • 29% of vegans would not eat or support cultured meat

The results for vegetarians are as follows:

  • 22% of vegetarians would eat cultured meat as it’s cruelty free
  • 50% of vegetarians would not eat cultured meat, but support it as it’s cruelty free
  • 28% of vegetarians would not eat or support any kind of meat, even if it’s cultured 

It’s notable that the consumption of these products should increase, especially in the US, where the FDA recently approved cultured meat as “safe to eat”.

Commenting on the research results, the Founder of Veggly, Alex Felipelli, said: “Can you ‘meat’ us halfway on this? Vegans don’t have to eat lab-grown meat, but it’s worth supporting. The more momentum cultured meat gains, the less demand there will be for animal meat. Ultimately, we as vegans just want to save as many animal lives as possible and protect the planet. Cultured meat is one of the new innovations that will help us achieve this, so it’s worth supporting or encouraging, even if we don’t want to eat it.

“Of course, there will be many different viewpoints in the vegan community on this issue; nothing will change that. But we need to understand the wider reality, anything that helps keep animals off plates is a good thing for a vegan world. Besides being more environmentally friendly. I hope that when we check these survey results again next year, the figures improve! And more vegans will be willing to eat lab-grown meat!”

Available throughout the world (used in 181 countries), Veggly is set to continue its rapid growth. That is thanks to its growing army of vegan volunteers around the world who have worked together to translate the app into Spanish, German, Portuguese, French, Italian, Danish, and Polish, with many more languages on the way. 

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Tips for dating vegans (or Anyone Else, Really)

Two people holding hands

 Many people searching for their significant other will eventually come to the realization that dating can be difficult, frustrating, and even downright depressing. It can even make some take a hiatus from romantic pursuits, and dedicate their free time to something else. Yet, eventually, the desire to have that “special someone” in your life will call you back into the arena. Here are some quick tips to try and maximize your success and make sure your time playing the dating game is time well spent, when dating vegans (or anyone else):

1. Be Yourself

When you’re setting up an online dating profile, or going on an in-person date with someone for the first time, you naturally want to put your best foot forward. You know how important, and long-lasting, first impressions can be.

But resist the temptation to create a “false self,” which seems to be all the more common in this age of social media, with every other person wanting to be a trendsetter or influencer, and amass the largest following possible. 

It is important that the other person befriends, and perhaps ultimately falls in love with, the real you, and not some fictitious persona you’ve created to impress people. While it may be tempting to embellish details of your life, and create the “perfect” version of yourself, remember that, if the relationship lasts, your partner will eventually discover the real you, and they’ll be heartbroken if they find that the person they’ve fallen in love with is actually a character you’ve created in your head.

2. Be Honest

 As your relationship with another person goes on, past first impressions and into the “getting to know you” phase and beyond, you should always strive to be as truthful as possible. 

Now, obviously, we all have secrets. Many people have lived through trauma and experienced hardships; sometimes at more than one point in their lives. You shouldn’t be forced to share anything you’re not comfortable disclosing. 

But whenever it is reasonable, tell the truth. Remember, the truth might very well reveal itself later on, and as long as the relationship is built on mutual respect, your partner should accept you for who you are your flaws and all. 

3. Have Realistic Expectations

That’s right, flaws! Everybody has them, even vegans! And if you can’t acknowledge that you are a flawed human being, and accept and love yourself, how can you expect another person to?

Furthermore, it is vitally important that you recognize that whoever you fall in love with will have their own set of imperfections, and that’s okay too. Nobody is perfect, and even vegans make mistakes. We are actively trying to live as kind, respectful, and meaningful life as possible, but sometimes we fail in those efforts.

Don’t expect the other person to be a prince or princess from a fairy tale. It’s important to have standards, but don’t make them so impossibly high that no one can ever live up to them.

4. Be Open-Minded and Willing to Accept Differences

You are never going to find someone who thinks and acts exactly like you. That’s what makes us individuals. No matter how much you have in common with another person, there will always be things you disagree on, big and small. 

Now, obviously, as vegans, many of us consider treating animals with respect to being a moral baseline, along with many other intersectional social justice causes. But if your partner likes bluegrass music, and you prefer death metal, don’t let this sort of thing be a dealbreaker. Part of the fun of dating someone is learning to appreciate a different perspective on the world. Take the opportunity to learn new things and explore new territory. What hobbies or interests does your partner have that you were previously unfamiliar with?

5. Be Patient

Finding the love of your life might take time, so don’t lose hope. Unfortunately, movies and songs often make the search for love look extremely easy and straightforward. Boy meets girl, they fall in love almost immediately, and that’s that. Off into the sunset (or at least, the bedroom). But real life doesn’t always work out that way. Many people spend years searching for the right partner.

You just have to try your best to stay optimistic and tell yourself that somewhere out there, there is a magnificent person looking for you too.

6. Don’t Let a Bad Experience Stop You

Most people will go on a bad date, get rejected by a potential love interest, or have their hearts broken by a bad breakup at some point in their life. This may happen several times, in fact. But don’t let a bad experience make you think that you are unworthy of being loved. 

Sometimes people can be cruel, even if you are still attracted to them in some way. Consider getting out of a toxic relationship, or avoiding one altogether, as a blessing in disguise. If a person, regardless of whether you’ve known them for five minutes or 5 years, treats you inhumanely and intentionally seeks to hurt you (either emotionally or physically), you’re probably better off without them. Move on, and find someone who treats you with respect and compassion.

7. Don’t Sabotage Yourself

A quick checklist of do’s and don’ts when creating an online profile:

     • Take the time to write a bio. People don’t want to go off a photo alone.

     • Post more than one photo. While it’s nice to see pictures of family, friends, and favorite places, most of the photos should be of you. And for heaven’s sake, don’t have a profile that contains ZERO pictures.

     • Make sure they’re high-quality photographs. No pixelated, out-of-focus shots. Make sure the lighting is good, and that you can be seen clearly. Don’t obscure your face with anything (including weird filters). Make sure you’re actually close enough to the camera to be easily recognizable.

     • Tell the truth about your age! 

     • Evite to fill your profile with a list of ridiculous demands or “dealbreakers”. Like that your potential mate must have attended an Ivy League school, and make at least $300,000 a year. Or maybe, be at least 6’2″ tall, and/or never wear baseball hats.

     • Even if you swear in real life, you should avoid obscenities in your profile. It’s off-putting.

     • If you make a statement in your bio like: “I’m an open book. Please feel free to ask me anything,” or otherwise encourage people to message you. In that case, actually have the courtesy to respond to people if and when they do contact you, even if only to say: “No thank you.”

Article Written By Michael Chatham

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10 Conscious Consumption Tips to Celebrate Green Friday

Conscious Consumption

Today is Black Friday, a day known for incentivizing massive consumption, which is not helpful for the environment. Exacerbated consumption promotes serious environmental consequences, since it generates an excessive exploitation of the planet’s natural resources. In addition, this results in a huge production of garbage that ends up in landfills and oceans, then affecting the nature and the wild life. In order to bring awareness to that and foster a more conscious consumption, we created Green Friday and brought you 10 tips of products and actions that will help make the planet more sustainable. Even small changes in people’s behavior can bring a huge impact to the planet!

1- Menstrual collector

The silicone cup emerged as an economical and sustainable alternative to collect menstruation. It lasts from 5 to 10 years, avoiding the production of waste. According to the Akatu Institute, a woman can generate, during her lifetime, about 200 kilos of garbage in disposable pads alone. That’s why using menstrual cups is the best option to help the planet and generate less waste.

2- Skincare/Body products

Sustainable skincare and body products offer full performance to improve your skin and well-being. All that, without polluting the planet or harming animals. They use renewable raw materials and don’t add chemical substances, which are harmful to the skin. Aside from that, unsustainable skincare products produce a lot of waste because of their packaging, which is mostly plastic.

3- Hygiene products

Traditional hygiene products contain a series of toxic components that are harmful to the environment and our health. In addition to having excess plastic in their packaging, replacing these products with those with paper or recycled packaging is the best option. Some options are shampoos and bar conditioners, which have zero plastic, contain no harmful components and last much longer.

4- Bamboo toothbrush

The exchange of the traditional brush for the ecological one helps reduce the disposal of several plastic brushes that go to landfills and take up to 400 years to decompose. The ecological brush does not harm the environment and has the same useful life as the traditional one. In addition to bamboo being antibacterial, it helps prevent the proliferation of fungi and bacteria. In other words, it is good for both your oral health and the environment, a perfect Green Friday product.

5- Returnable bags (tote bag)

In addition to being sustainable, they are also fashionable. Most tote bags are made from recyclable materials, such as cotton, crochet, or velvet, generating much less waste than plastic bags.

6- Water bottles

Stainless steel thermoses are the best option for conscious consumption, in addition to being reusable, they do not harm the environment like plastic ones, which generate a lot of garbage and take a long time to decompose, and, while this does not occur, their waste pollutes sewers, forests, and rivers.

7- Stainless steel straw

The straws are durable, sustainable, and economical, excellent for replacing plastic straws, avoiding several health problems, and even avoiding the disposal of hundreds of plastic straws per year, which take 500 years to decompose in nature.

8- Returnable coffee capsule

They are made of aluminum, and stainless steel, providing greater freedom to make coffee. More economical compared to traditional ones, they are more durable and cause less environmental impact by reducing waste. The perfect innovation for more conscious consumption this Green Friday

9- Solar energy

It is a form of renewable and sustainable energy that has less impact on the environment. That’s because carbon dioxide and other gases related to the “greenhouse effect” aren’t produced. Solar energy is a great option to use in the heating system of your house, it can be used to provide energy to heat the water, heaters, or cooling system of the house. Nowadays, you can also use solar energy with daily products, like portable chargers or heating water bottles.

10- Buy from local producers

Family farming offers fresher and healthier products, as food reaches you faster, also reducing transport costs and carbon emissions. Another important point is that they use less packaging, which results in less garbage and wastefulness. Thus, consuming products from family farming is a positive habit that influences our health, the economy, and the producers.

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What Clinical Research Says About The Health Benefits of Vegan Diets

Veganism used to be a simple trend that belonged to a minority population. Today, however, it is a philosophy as well as a social movement for many across the world! Google Trends has tracked veganism’s popularity as a search term since 2004, and in 2016 veganism finally caught up with the term “meat” and has consistently surpassed it in popularity since.

Interestingly, the sales of plant-based foods have also grown, particularly as global levels of health consciousness increased. It’s clear that there’s a relationship between vegan diets and health, but is this backed up by clinical research? Let’s take a closer look below.

Healthy for your body


Many may switch to veganism because of physical health reasons. Nearly half of adults in the United States, 47%, have hypertension, whereas more than one-third, 36.6%, are overweight or obese. These conditions benefit from vegan diets.

The reason is that vegan diets tend to be high in fiber and low in cholesterol, protein, calcium, and salt. Consistent evidence in Translational Psychiatry shows the short- to moderate-term benefits of plant-based diets, including weight status, energy metabolism, and systemic inflammation. The lower levels of cholesterol are also related to a lower risk of heart disease.

This means more opportunities to develop novel preventive and therapeutic strategies against obesity, eating disorders, and other co morbidities. The positive effects on brain health and cognitive functions are being explored, as well as any other underlying mechanisms.

Healthy for your mind


A vegan diet provides benefits for your mind. Mental health conditions are becoming globally prevalent and mental health data compiled by Maryville University shows that one in five adults in the United States has a mental illness. On the other hand, one in six children has a mental, behavioral, or developmental disorder. Untreated, these disorders could lead to severe life-threatening crises in adulthood, which is why many families seek holistic healing through lifestyle and dietary changes. Here, vegan diets make a popular appearance.

Antioxidants and other nutrients, proven to be protective against depressive symptoms, are abundant in vegan diets. The phytochemical quercetin, found only in plant foods like kale or berries, increases the amounts of serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine in the brain too. Additionally, tryptophan, which can be derived from leafy greens and sunflower seeds, is readily converted into serotonin.

Otherwise, ethically sourced vegan diets also bring about positive feelings, such as altruism and a sense of purpose. A study published on NCBI found that consciously abstaining from the consumption of animal products could lead to less personal guilt. Mostly, regarding the environment or animal welfare. This could contribute to a better psychological state.

Reminders for aspiring vegans


Unhealthy vegan diets also exist. For one, people may inadvertently consume high levels of processed plant foods, a known risk factor for increased depression. It is also possible for people to fail to regulate their intake of vitamin B12, which has been linked to depression and stroke. This is also true of PUFAs, which are crucial for brain function.


Our tips to a long life listed in Healthy Vegan Diet, therefore, stress consuming a balanced diet of fresh produce alongside other non-processed foods such as nuts and legumes. Protein is easily found in all sorts of food beyond meat or dairy, but vitamin B12 may be a little harder to find in vegan diets. There is a low daily requirement for B12, and fortified foods can provide it. Supplements are also readily available.

To better stick to a healthier vegan diet, having emotional support helps! That is why Veggly, the world’s number one vegan dating app, helps you find your Veg-Love so that you can share meals in peace and enjoy each other’s company. Together, we can spread the love for ourselves, each other, and the planet.

Article written for the exclusive use of veggly.net 

By Alicia Colin

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Veganism and Fitness: A Perfect VegMatch!

Veganism and Fitness are strongly connected. Probably way more than you think! The vegan lifestyle is one where individuals do not consume any animal products. This includes meat, dairy, eggs, and honey. 

Veganism and Fitness

Vegans also do not wear or use any animal-derived products, such as leather, wool, and silk. While the vegan lifestyle is primarily about saving animals, its diet also benefits both health and the planet.

Vegans tend to be healthier than their meat-eating counterparts. They have lower rates of heart disease, cancer, obesity, and diabetes. Vegans also tend to live longer than non-vegans.

The vegan lifestyle is not only good for humans, but it is also good for the planet. Factory farming is a leading cause of greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation, and water pollution. 

By consuming less animal products, vegans help to reduce the negative impact of these industries on the planet.

The vegan lifestyle is a healthy and sustainable way to live. 

It’s even more wonderful if you can find someone who shares the same lifestyle as you, so you and your partner can live happily and healthily together. If you’re feeling inspired, you can find your VegMatch today!

Veganism and Fitness

The link between veganism and fitness is a strong one. After all, both lifestyles emphasize healthy eating and living. And, as you probably know, what you eat has a direct impact on your physical fitness. 

A vegan lifestyle, when done correctly, ensures that your body gets all the right nutrients it needs in a healthy and sustainable way. Keeping your body in tiptop shape internally will make reaching your fitness goals much easier.

That being said, there are some key ways in which veganism and fitness complement each other perfectly. Here are just a few of them:

1. Veganism and fitness – A vegan diet is naturally high in fiber

Fiber is an important nutrient for keeping your digestive system healthy and regular. It’s also beneficial for blood sugar control, cholesterol levels, and more. And since a vegan diet is naturally high in fiber-rich foods like fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains, following a vegan lifestyle can help you reach your health and fitness goals. 

2. Veganism and fitness – A vegan diet is also high in antioxidants

Antioxidants are important for overall health, but they’re also essential for exercise recovery. That’s because they help to reduce inflammation and protect cells from damage caused by free radicals. And since a vegan diet is rich in antioxidant-rich foods like berries, dark leafy greens, and nuts, following a vegan lifestyle can help you recover from your workouts more quickly.

3. Veganism and fitness – A vegan diet can help you control your weight

If you’re trying to lose weight, a vegan diet can be a helpful tool. That’s because vegan diets tend to be lower in calories and fat than other diets. Plus, plant-based foods are generally more filling than animal-based foods. As a result, following a vegan diet can help you control your weight and reach your fitness goals.

4. Veganism and fitness – A vegan diet can improve your cardiovascular health

Your heart is a muscle, and like all muscles, it benefits from a healthy diet. A vegan diet can help improve your cardiovascular health by reducing your risk of heart disease. That’s because a vegan diet is typically low in saturated fat and cholesterol and high in fiber and antioxidants. All of these factors can help to keep your heart healthy and reduce your risk of heart disease.

5. Veganism and fitness – A vegan diet can boost your energy levels

If you’re looking for a way to boost your energy levels, a vegan diet may be the answer. That’s because plant-based foods are generally packed with nutrients that can help improve your overall health and well-being. And when you feel better, you have more energy to put towards your fitness goals.

Vegan Fitness Diet – a Day in a Vegan’s Life

Are you a fitness enthusiast who’s looking to go vegan? Or maybe you’re already vegan and want to make sure you’re getting all the nutrients you need to support your active lifestyle. 

Either way, this meal plan is for you!

Breakfast:

  • Green smoothie made with spinach, kale, pineapple, and bananas
  • Overnight oats with chia seeds, almond milk, and fresh berries
  • Scrambled tofu with veggies and whole grain toast

Lunch:

  • Veggie wrap with avocado, black beans, and roasted red peppers
  • Massaged kale salad with quinoa, cherry tomatoes, and lemon vinaigrette
  • Roasted sweet potato and black bean burrito bowl

Dinner:

  • Thai green curry with tofu, veggies, and brown rice
  • Spaghetti squash with tomato sauce and vegan meatballs
  • Pizza with a cauliflower crust and toppings of your choice

Snacks:

  • Fruit and nut bars
  • Veggies and hummus
  • Vegan coconut yogurt with berries
  • Raw energy balls

Vegan Proteins and Fitness

As a fitness enthusiast, you are always looking for ways to get the most out of your workout routine and stay in tip top shape. 

A vegan diet can be a great way to fuel your body and get the nutrients it needs to perform at its best. However, you may be wondering if a vegan diet can provide enough protein for your needs.

The answer is yes! A vegan diet can absolutely provide enough protein for a fitness enthusiast. In fact, there are many plant-based sources of protein that are perfect for pre- and post-workout meals. 

Some great options include tofu, tempeh, lentils, quinoa, and beans.

Veganism, Fitness, and Supplements

No, you don’t have to take supplements as a vegan fitness athlete. However, depending on your diet, there may be some nutrients that you’re not getting enough of from food alone. 

In this case, supplements can help fill in the gaps.

Some common vegan supplements include vitamin B12, iron, zinc, and omega-3 fatty acids. You may also want to consider a protein powder if you’re not getting enough protein from your diet. 

Speak with a registered dietitian or certified nutritionist to find out which supplements, if any, are right for you.

Takeaway

If you’re interested in following a vegan diet, there are plenty of resources available to help you get started. There are cookbooks, websites, and even apps that can help you learn how to cook vegan meals. 

Once you get the hang of it, you may be surprised at how easy it is to eat a vegan diet and still reach your fitness goals.

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Serving meat at a climate summit makes no sense and sets the wrong example

Veggly and Abillion founders, Alex Felipelli and Vikas Garg respectively, calls for the UN to ban meat at COP27, and all future climate summits 

COP27 and veganism

The eyes of the world are focused on COP27 this week for a good reason – our political leaders, top scientists, businesses leaders, charities, and activists are together in Egypt to collaborate, develop and discover new ways to solve the worsening climate crisis. 

The fate of the world is literally on the line. Whether you believe in the ability of climate summits or the UN to address the crisis, we should all be hoping, collectively, that the summit provides success and momentum for climate action. The impact of the work we put in today will be felt in the decades to come on a global scale. Now is the time for governments, businesses, communities and individuals to realize how crucial this issue is, and how we don’t have time to kick the can down the road and expect future leaders to solve the problem. It’ll be too late by then. As the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has said: “the world is on the highway to climate hell with our foot still on the accelerator”. Clearly, time is of the essence…

So, if we’re going to put our faith in our leaders at COP27, we should expect them to set a positive example on living sustainably, right? Surely we should be expecting them to at least follow a plant-based diet while they’re at the summit, right? Even if they’re not full time herbivores, you would hope that they would want to at least show the world that they understand the huge role animal-based food plays in global warming… 

Well, apparently that’s still too much to ask. I was disappointed to see this week that ‘VIPs’ at COP27 have been dining on beef, chicken, fish, dairy products and more! Despite peer-reviewed science that shows clearly that we must move away from animal products if we are to create a sustainable, low emissions food system, they seemingly don’t care or don’t know. I’m not sure which is worse…

It simply doesn’t make any sense. Not only are they choosing animal-based food options that are far more environmentally damaging than the plant-based options, they are also setting a terrible example when it comes to wider climate action and faith in the summit to tackle the problem. Why should anyone think COP27 will be a success if so many of the people we’re counting on to make the changes needed can’t make such a relatively easy switch. 

But this begs another question: why would the summit serve these options in the first place? How hard would it be to make the entire event plant-based? Relatively speaking, it wouldn’t be that much of a challenge. If anything, it would be easier. It is for this reason that my colleagues and I are calling for a ban on meat at all future climate summits. We can’t allow this oxymoronic behaviour to continue. You can’t say you’re totally committed to saving the planet if you’re choosing to provide and eat products that are so damaging to our ecosystems. 

I can only imagine that it’s for reasons like this – there must be many – that Greta Thunberg has elected not to go this year. She has seen through the contradictions and cognitive dissonance of so many people at these summits, and has therefore decided to focus her energy elsewhere and set a positive example. Of course, Greta is vegan, so that helps! 

Let’s just hope the current organisers and attendees of COP27 realise the benefits of plant-based living as well, before it’s too late… 

Alex Felipelli and Vikas Garg

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