An international campaign fuelled by plant power

An international campaign is encouraging people to go vegan in January. But is it healthy to cut out all animal-based foods, asks Sharon Ní Chonchúir.  

You’ve done it again. Despite your best efforts to resist temptation over Christmas, you scoffed mince pies, gobbled turkey and ham sandwiches and finished the entire box of Roses.

Veganuary may be the solution to your sluggishness. The people behind it claim that switching to a vegan diet for January will help you kickstart the new year with renewed energy.