# Cruelty-Free Eating Guides Find Out the Important Health Facts of Adopting a Vegan Diet By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-02-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-diet References: [peta.org](http://www.peta.org/features/vegan-diet-infographic.aspx) & [peta.org](http://www.peta.org/vsk) For anyone who is considering taking the plunge and converting to a purely vegan diet, this infographic explains important information about how to ensure optimal health. There are many misconceptions about vegans, particularly about their sources of essential vitamins and nutrients including [protein, iron, calcium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-super-protein) and vitamin D. For those who are unfamiliar with this diet, it seems almost impossibly restrictive, with meat, fish, eggs and [all dairy products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfree-february) completely out of the picture. This chart explains which foods are necessary to maintain a balanced cruelty-free diet and the benefits of keeping up the vegan lifestyle. A vegan diet is not only better for the heart and waistline, it is also easier on the wallet, not to mention the animals. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Plant-based Diets:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing innovative plant-based protein alternatives for consumers looking to adopt a vegan diet. - **Cruelty-free Lifestyle:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating cruelty-free beauty and personal care products that align with the vegan lifestyle. - **Vegan Nutrition Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offering comprehensive vegan nutrition education programs and resources to support individuals transitioning to a vegan diet. ### Where This Applies - **Plant-based Food Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expanding product offerings in the plant-based food industry to cater to the growing demand for vegan options. - **Beauty and Personal Care Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing cruelty-free beauty and personal care products that appeal to vegan consumers seeking ethical alternatives. - **Nutrition and Wellness Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Providing vegan-friendly nutrition and wellness services to meet the needs of individuals embracing a plant-based lifestyle. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Plant-Based Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggify.md) - [Plant-Based Dog Diets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/university-of-nottingham.md) - [Compassionate Dietary Choices Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfreetoronto.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Bone Health Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-vitamin-d3k2.md) - [Vegan Meal Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-recipe-generator.md) - [Diverse Vegan Recipe Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-biss.md) - [Vegan Food Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegcheck.md) - [Plant-Based Cruise Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-menus.md) - [Crunchy Superfood-Infused Nut Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-alternatives-for-snacking.md)