Around 7 million vegetarians live in Germany, of which around 1.2 million are vegan, according to the Vebu vegetarian association. Vegan is by definition the complete renunciation of any animal products. No meat, no fish, no milk, no eggs, no honey. idee für mich shows you the benefits of this diet and lifestyle - and the downside. We present great vegan recipes and inform you about new trends in this area.

Vegan: slimmer, fitter, more beautiful skin

Many vegans report that they feel much fitter and more balanced after changing their diet. For many who have decided to become vegan and live a strictly vegan lifestyle, the change has brought about health improvements: some have lost excess pounds, others report that they have been able to rid themselves of allergies and skin problems. Numerous studies now show that vegetarians - and vegans in particular - are less likely to suffer from obesity, high blood pressure or high blood lipids. Heart disease, diabetes and cancer are less common in vegans than in meat eaters. However, this may also be due to the fact that vegetarians and vegans generally lead a healthier lifestyle; they often do not smoke, drink less alcohol or none at all, take fewer drugs and exercise more regularly and more often than meat eaters.

Vegetables are becoming a superstar: meat consumption on the decline

Per capita meat consumption in Germany is around 60 kilograms - 15 percent less than 25 years ago. Vegetables are becoming a superstar, meat is gradually becoming a side dish. Discounters and supermarkets are constantly expanding their range of non-animal products and vegan departments are growing. But despite all the euphoria, there are also critical voices. Doctors warn of vitamin deficiencies and unhealthy additives in vegan foods. Read all about the benefits of going vegan in idee für mich.