As part of the campaign **”Why Vegan,”** a free guide aimed at the general public is launched, with the objective of [informing about the principles of veganism](https://noticiasambientales.com/medio-ambiente/dia-mundial-del-veganismo-como-nacio-esta-filosofia-de-vida-y-que-significa/) and promoting a respectful coexistence with the planet and its inhabitants.
The material addresses in a clear and evidence-based manner the ethical, environmental, and health reasons that support this philosophy of life. Among the topics analyzed are the **methods used in the production, breeding, and exploitation of animals destined for food,** such as **meat, eggs, milk, and fish.** Additionally, it exposes practices related to fashion, entertainment, and scientific experimentation that involve animals.
The initiative is driven by **DifusiónV,** a network of organizations that promotes reflection on consumption habits and their impacts. Federico Callegari, executive director of the organization, highlights: “People follow dietary patterns based on customs and beliefs. However, this can change. Decades ago, smoking was an accepted and promoted practice, and today the paradigm is different. It is about **questioning what we eat and how our choices affect the planet** and its inhabitants.”
The material disseminated in **”Why Vegan”** aims to **raise awareness through dialogue** and empathy, proposing a more sustainable and violence-free lifestyle.
## A Utilitarian Relationship with Animals
Throughout history, the idea that humans are owners of the Earth and the animals that inhabit it was consolidated. This conception normalized their use for self-benefit, ignoring their rights and needs. The guide poses key questions: **Why are some animals considered companions while others are exploited as resources?** Can we adopt a more compassionate relationship with the animal world?
### The Impacts of Animal Production
The document also exposes [specific cases of animal exploitation](https://noticiasambientales.com/compromiso-ambiental/el-aumento-de-los-veganos-salvo-a-400-millones-de-animales/) in different sectors:
– **Dairy Industry:** Cows are constantly inseminated to produce up to 50 liters of milk per day, ten times more than natural.
– **Egg Production:** Laying hens are exposed to continuous artificial light to stimulate production, drastically reducing their lifespan.
– **Use of Feathers:** Ducks and geese are confined in cages and manually plucked every few weeks to make garments and duvets.
– **Entertainment:** Zoos, circuses, and aquariums subject animals to conditions of isolation, forced training, and inadequate spaces.
The **”Why Vegan”** guide invites to **rethink the relationship between humans and animals, promoting conscious choices aligned** with values of respect and sustainability.
## What are the Benefits of a Vegan Diet?
The vegan diet can have several health and environmental benefits.
### Health Benefits
– Helps reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases, such as hypertension
– Reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes
– Helps reduce the risk of certain types of cancer
– Can help control weight
– Improves digestive health
– Helps reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels
– Contributes to lowering blood pressure
### For the Environment
– Helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions
– Reduces deforestation
– Can help protect biodiversity and ecosystems
– Contributes to optimizing natural and human resources
### Considerations
The vegan diet **can be healthy if based on nutritious foods** such as fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, nuts, and seeds.
However, **some studies associate the vegan diet with a higher risk of fractures,** orthorexic disorders, and megaloblastic anemia, so it is always advisable to consult with a specialist.
Source: DifusiónV.
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