Standard American Diet vs. Balanced Vegan Diet poster
The Standard American Diet (SAD) is known to consist primarily of unhealthy foods, especially when eaten on a daily basis. The consequences of such a diet can range from simple brain fog to an auto-immune disease. When compared to the vegan diet, the SAD contains minimal nutrient, is hardly ever cruelty-free, and promotes overconsumption of products such as meat and dairy, contributing to climate change and increased carbon emissions. Adapting a more plant-based diet will not only improve your personal health, but will lessen your carbon impact and spare innocent animals the cruelty of the farming industry. Change does not have to be from zero-100, but starting off with small changes in intention to become more plant-based is a success in and of itself! If you resonate, feel free to reach out to NJVeg on our website with your story on why you became vegan or plant-based!