Going vegan offers benefits

The life of a college student isn’t exactly the best environment to promote healthy eating, let alone a lifestyle that eliminates animal products from one’s diet. Think about it. You’ve got about five minutes to grab a bite before class. What do you think you have time to do: Sit down and eat a salad or grab a burger and eat it on the run? But, if you are looking for a healthier option that cuts those fatty patties out of your diet or you are against the exploitation or cruelty to animals, adopting a vegan diet may be for you. Allyson Wallbridge, assistant director of wellness and registered dietician, explained veganism as “the practice of avoiding (not consuming) any and all products derived wholly or partly from animals.” That includes anything from animals such as milk, cheese, meat, fish, poultry and eggs. Read Article

By Cassie Stone