What is Veganuary?
Veganuary is a movement that encourages people to try a vegan lifestyle for the month of January. The goal is to raise awareness about the benefits of a vegan diet and lifestyle, and to encourage people to make more humane and sustainable choices.
The history of Veganuary can be traced back to 2014, when a group of activists in the UK launched the campaign to promote veganism and encourage people to try plant-based eating. Since then, the movement has grown in popularity and has spread to countries around the world.
There are many reasons to try Veganuary. A vegan diet can be incredibly healthy, as it is rich in nutrients and can help to reduce the risk of certain health conditions, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer. In addition to these health benefits, adopting a vegan lifestyle can also have a positive impact on the environment. Animal agriculture is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and deforestation. Finally, choosing a vegan lifestyle can help to reduce animal suffering, as the animal agriculture industry is a leading cause of animal cruelty.
What do vegans eat?
Vegans follow a plant-based diet, relying on plant-based sources of protein, such as: beans, lentils, tofu, and nuts. Vegans also eat a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, grains, and legumes. Many vegan foods are fortified with essential nutrients like protein, iron, and B12, which are commonly found in animal products.
What do vegans not eat?
Vegans do not consume any animal products, including meat, poultry, fish, dairy, eggs, and honey. In addition to these animal products, vegans also avoid other animal-derived ingredients, such as gelatine, casein, and whey. Many vegans also choose to avoid products that are tested on animals or that contain animal-derived ingredients.
Veganuary at Prezzo
Prezzo is a great place to spend a cold night in Veganuary. We offer a wide range of vegan and vegetarian options on our delicious menu, including dishes that mimic animal-derived ingredients and others that celebrate vegetables as the star of the dish. In addition, our core Italian menu items, such as pizza dough and pasta, are naturally vegan and all dishes lovingly cook by our skilful pizzaioli and pasta chefs.
Using high-quality producers like Minor Figures, Violife, and vegan 'chicken' ensures that the plant-based alternatives we offer are tasty and satisfying for customers. It's important to consider the taste, texture, and nutritional value of the plant-based proteins in our dishes and working with reputable producers, brought to life by our chefs helps meet those delicious criterias.
Jack and Bry’s delicious jackfruit pepperoni is a must try for Pepperoni Pizza fans.
Vegan 'chicken' works really well in our bestselling Chicken Tagliatelle Alfredo and Tre Gusti pizza, and Minor Figures’ Oat Milk makes a mean Latte. If your Veganuary doesn’t collide with Dry Jan, we offer a fantastic selection of vegan wines to enjoy alongside these Italian dishes.
All these factors make Prezzo a welcoming and accommodating place for vegans during Veganuary or any other time of year. Whether you're motivated by health, sustainability, or animal welfare, there are many compelling reasons to give veganism and Veganuary a try. So, discover the joy of plant-based Italian dining at Prezzo; we’ve mastered the meat-free and filled it with flavour. Book your table at our authentic Italian restaurant now.