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Independence From Meat Day is here! Celebrate with delicious plant-based meals that showcase the best of vegan cuisine.
On July 4, celebrate Independence From Meat Day and show your commitment to going meat-free! This special holiday was founded in 2013 by two vegan activists who wanted to promote the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle. Since then, it has become an important day for showing solidarity with animal rights and environmental causes. So whether you're already vegetarian or vegan, have just started reducing your meat consumption, or are thinking about taking the plunge - now is your chance to make a difference and join the movement!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1944</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Veganism Concept Coined</div><div class='timeline-text'>Donald Watson coined the term 'vegan' and founded the Vegan Society in the UK, marking the birth of organized veganism.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1977</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Dietary Guidelines</div><div class='timeline-text'>The US government published the first Dietary Guidelines for Americans, encouraging increased consumption of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1994</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>World Vegan Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>World Vegan Day was first celebrated on Nov 1st, promoting the benefits of the vegan lifestyle worldwide.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2013</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Birth of Meat Independence</div><div class='timeline-text'>Independence From Meat Day was founded by two vegan activists to promote a meat-free lifestyle on July 4th.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2017</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Growth of Plant-Based Market</div><div class='timeline-text'>The global plant-based protein market started to skyrocket, making vegan options more accessible for everyone.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2021</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Global Meatless Trends</div><div class='timeline-text'>From celebrities to climate activists, more and more people worldwide choose plant-based diets for various ethical, health, and environmental reasons.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Try a Meatless Meal</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Cook your favorite meal without any meat. Get creative and look for some delicious meatless recipes online or search through your favorite cookbook.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a Vegan Restaurant</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>If you're feeling adventurous, why not try a vegan restaurant? There are lots of vegan restaurants popping up around the world so it's easy to find one near you.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go Grocery Shopping</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Head to the grocery store and stock up on your favorite vegetarian groceries. Find new recipes to try with all the new ingredients!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Try Meatless Monday</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>If you're not quite ready to go vegetarian, why not start with one day a week? Try out Meatless Monday and cook up some delicious vegetarian meals.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a Potluck</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your friends over for a vegetarian potluck! Ask everyone to bring their favorite vegetarian dish and enjoy a delicious meal with your friends.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It promotes healthier lifestyles</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Independence From Meat Day encourages individuals to explore healthier, plant-based diets. By cutting down on the amount of meat consumed, people can improve their overall health and well being with a balanced diet rich in vegetables, fruits, grains and legumes.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It raises awareness about the environment</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>In addition to promoting healthier lifestyle choices, Independence From Meat Day is also an important reminder about how our food choices affect the environment. Eating less meat and more plant based meals helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and conserve water as well.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It allows us to be compassionate towards animals</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Eating less meat means fewer animals have to suffer in factory farms or feedlots before they reach the plate. By choosing plant based options instead of animal products, we show compassion for animals who are often subject to cruel farming practices.</p></div></div>
Independence From Meat Day is celebrated on July 4th every year. In 2024 Independence From Meat Day will occur on a Thursday.
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