Tag: plant based
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Vegan Athlete in UK Holds 20 Powerlifting Records
Sophia Ellis, a UK-based vegan athlete, and two-time British champion proves that eating plant-based doesn’t make you weak. In April 2022, she made history and broke six national records at the British Women’s Classic Championships in Scotland. She competed in the U76kg open class, deadlifting heavier weight than any female in British powerlifting history. She…
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100-Year-Old Vegan Runner Still Lives His Best Life
Despite the widespread misunderstanding that vegans don’t get enough protein, meat-free athletes keep setting the bar higher. Mike Fremont, a 100-year-old plant-based runner, proves that you don’t need meat to live your best life. The oldest known vegan runner worldwide, he holds marathon records for the single-year age groups of 88, 90, and 91. He…
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Munich to Offer Vegan Options at Its Famous Oktoberfest
People who enjoy a plant-based life are thrilled to hear that the famous Munich Oktoberfest will feature vegan options this year. Oktoberfest is an annual two-week festival held in Munich, Germany. The 2022 festival starts on Saturday, September 17, and ends Monday, October 3. This fall festival began on October 12, 1810, to celebrate the…
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Environmental Groups Urge World Leaders to Reduce Animal Farming
In May 2022, UK-based animal rights organization Compassion in World Farming (CIWF) called on world leaders to reduce animal farming. They began their campaign by delivering a petition – which amassed over 53,000 signatures – to Prime Minister Boris Johnson. In the petition, the group urged him to enact policies to reduce meat and dairy…