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Five tips for getting started with Veganuary

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January is a time for a health reset, new goals and… vegan food. Veganuary, an annual challenge run by a UK non-profit of the same name, is marking 10 years and celebrating millions taking part.

And while a decade ago, meat alternatives and vegan restaurants were less plentiful, these days it’s becoming much easier, cheaper and tastier to give up meat, fish and dairy.

“People are realising how much of what they already eat is vegan,” says Toni Vernelli, international head of policy and communications at Veganuary. “Things like dried pasta and baked beans, bread, so much of what we eat every day. And we’re a lot more comfortable eating Indian and Ethiopian

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