The new year always feels like a blank page — a chance to reset, recharge, and rethink what matters. For more and more people, that means starting the year on a kinder, cleaner, and greener note by trying veganism.
Whether you’ve been curious about Veganuary, want to eat more plants, or just fancy a fresh start, going vegan (even for a month!) can be one of the most rewarding choices you make all year.
Here’s why this could be your year to give veganism a try — and how to make it easy, balanced, and delicious.
1. You’ll Feel More Energised
After the Christmas rush, it’s common to feel sluggish. A whole-food, plant-based diet can naturally boost your energy — think colourful veggies, grains, nuts, beans, and fruit instead of heavy, processed foods.
When done right, a vegan diet can improve digestion, help stabilise energy levels, and leave you feeling lighter and more focused.
Vegums tip: Keep an eye on nutrients like Iron, B12, and Omega-3 — all vital for energy and brain function. Our vegan gummy vitamins make it super simple to fill those gaps.
2. It’s Better for the Planet
Every meal you choose has power — and plant-based meals are some of the most planet-friendly you can make.
Did you know?
- A vegan diet can reduce your carbon footprint by up to 73%.
- Producing plant protein uses around 80% less land and water than animal farming.
- Cutting down on meat and dairy helps protect rainforests, oceans, and biodiversity.
It’s one small switch that adds up to a massive positive impact — especially when millions of people join the movement every January.
3. It’s Kinder to Animals
Choosing veganism is also a stand for compassion. By reducing animal products, you help lessen the demand for factory farming — one of the biggest drivers of animal suffering globally.
You don’t have to be perfect; even small swaps make a difference. Try plant-based milk in your coffee, vegan butter on your toast, or a meat-free meal twice a week. The goal is progress, not perfection.
4. It’s Delicious (We Promise!)
Forget the old myth that vegan food is boring — this is 2026, and the options are endless!
You can now find vegan versions of almost everything: pizza, chocolate, cheese, burgers, and even gummies (hi, Vegums).
Some of the best comfort foods — curries, pasta, stews, and soups — are naturally plant-based anyway. Plus, exploring vegan cooking often leads to discovering new flavours, spices, and ingredients you’ll end up loving long after January.
5. It’s Good for Your Body
Research suggests a balanced vegan diet can help:
- Support heart health
- Improve digestion
- Reduce inflammation
- Maintain a healthy weight
- Promote better skin
That said, it’s still important to make sure you’re getting all your essential nutrients — particularly Iron, B12, and Vitamin D, which are trickier to get purely from plants during UK winters.
That’s where Vegums Multivitamins and Iron Gummies come in — made from real fruit, no animal products, no nonsense. Just simple, plant-powered support to keep you feeling your best.
6. You’ll Be Part of Something Bigger
Veganism isn’t just a diet — it’s a movement built on kindness, sustainability, and conscious living. Joining even for a few weeks connects you to a community of millions around the world who are choosing to live in a way that’s better for everyone.
In fact, Veganuary 2025 saw over 700,000 sign-ups across 200 countries — and that number keeps rising every year.
This isn’t a trend. It’s a global shift toward compassion and sustainability.
7. You Can Start Small (and Still Make a Difference)
You don’t need to overhaul your life overnight. Try one plant-based day per week, swap your milk, or start with breakfast.
Use January as an experiment — explore, taste, learn. And when it feels easy, you’ll know you’re doing something that works for you.
Make This Your Kindest Year Yet
Going vegan doesn’t mean restriction — it means expansion: more flavour, more energy, more compassion, and more connection to what you eat.
Whether you try it for a week, a month, or forever, every small step counts.
So why not make your first resolution the simplest one yet?
Start your day the Vegums way — with vegan, eco-friendly vitamins made for real life.
