Did you know that there are about half a million vegans in the UK? That’s people who don’t eat any animal products at all. They reckon the number is growing because of teenagers on social media – like me! That’s where I got links to videos which convinced me that it’s the best option for animals, our planet and my health. I did a lot of research into what kinds of things to eat before I changed my diet. It’s really easy to find vegans online who’ll answer questions and give you advice. I’ve been given lots of useful tips, like you can eat chickpeas and spinach for iron — you know, to make up for the iron you’d get from meat in a conventional diet. I still really miss fried eggs and normal chocolate — oops, I mean non-vegan chocolate. My family have been supportive about the change, but I get teased a bit at school. Some people think that being a vegan is weird. Luckily I’ve got a lot of friends who tell them it’s cool.
