b'Why Vegan? Why vegan?Its good for animals!The majority of animals who are bred for consumption spend their short lives on a factory farm, before facing a terrifying death. And regardless, no animal deserves to suffer and die. Barbara the sheep was saved from the slaughterhouse when she was just a baby lamb. Lambs are usually slaughtered at between five and eight months old. Thankfully Barbara will now live the rest of her life free from harm at an animal sanctuary.It helps the planet!Animal farming is responsible for vast amounts of greenhouse gas emissionsespecially methane and ammoniain addition to being one of the biggest causes of deforestation and water pollution around the world. The carbon footprint of a vegan diet is as much as 60% smaller than a meat-based one and 24% smaller than a vegetarian one. Its healthy!You can obtain all of the nutrients your body needs from a vegan diet. As such, the British Dietetics Association and American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (along with many other similar organisations around the world) all support a well-planned vegan diet as being healthy and suitable for all age groups.It can be cheaper!Meat and dairy products like cheese can be expensive, whereas some of the cheapest foods available are plant-based. So save money by opting for cheaper protein sources like beans, pulses, legumes and whole grains.'