Posted February 21, 2012 by peta2 staff
Still haven’t decided what you should give up for Lent this year? Check out our suggestions! 
During Lent, many people choose to fast or give up animal products—like meat and dairy products—as a form of penitence or to be forgiven for their sins. Lent is great time for people who want to eat healthier and make a positive and rewarding change in their life.
Stephen & Claire Farnsworth / CC by 2.0
Animals never get a break from abuse and exploitation, but you can help them by going vegan during Lent. Animals on factory farms are crammed together in warehouses or on dry lots full of their excrement and other sick and dying animals. When the animals arrive at the slaughterhouse, workers pay little attention to their weak bodies, and many animals are still conscious when they are hacked apart.
Not only is going vegan the best way to help farmed animals, but you’ll also reduce your risk of obesity, diabetes, osteoporosis, heart disease, and cancer by removing meat, dairy products, and eggs from your diet.
So what are you waiting for?! Clean out that fridge and replace animal-derived products with lots of fruits and veggies, tofu, mock meats, and nondairy milks such as soy, almond, rice, or hemp!
And don’t forget to ask your fam to join you in going vegan for Lent!
What can you cook for meals? The possibilities are endless. Check out our recipes and What to Eat guide to get started!
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Father loves to farm, be self sustainable, loves to read, he's a antiques/vintage auctioneer, art student, and looks like mr. Rogers. My mother is a Montessori teacher and is amazing with children, all about local organic foods, loves gardening, cooking etc. my sister who is nine years older than me was into indie music and introduced me to all sorts of things at a young age. This all rubbed of on me and from that base I grew into similar things. I'm an INFJ
I'm tall, a geek, nacho - obsessed, I love sewing and Cath Kidston, also I'm vegetarian (wannabe vegan.)
Jersey girl now I'm all country.
I love animals about as much as rock, heavy metal, tea, and coffee. Hoping to make a difference and help animals through PETA!!!
I want to get into marketing but not have to rely on people which have different morals and worldviews than I do to hire me. While I'm figuring this out, I want to show everyone what I believe in and spur them into action against injustices.
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452 days ago
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i’m already veg, but i made my mom give up meat during lent
455 days ago
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i’m already vegan so i just try to get others to give up meat for lent, my friend did last year
455 days ago
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I’ve made a vow since I LOVE ANIMALS SO MUCH, WHY DO I EAT
BEEF, PORK, AND CHIKEN???IT’S RIDICULOUS AND I FEEL LIKE SUCH A HYPOCRITE. I WILL STOP EATING MEAT DURING LENT AND THAT WILL BE MY JUMP START.
DON’T BUY MARY KAY, AVON AND ESTEE LAUDER!! THEY TEST THEIR F____PRODUCTS ON ANIMALS AND THE VIDEO TURNED MY STOMACH. PLEASE VIEW IT SO YOU KNOW HOW HOUR ANIMALS SUFFER!! IT’S DISGUSTING AND THE TECHNICIANS ARE HEARTLESS MONSTERS!!
457 days ago
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I’m gonna go vegan since I’m already vegetarian and I got my mom to give up some meat. I wanted her to go full vegetarian for lent but she wouldn’t so some is better then none I guess
458 days ago
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Already veggie, so vegan and no junk food. Despite how much junk food I eat the rest of the year, I never miss it during Lent.. weird.
458 days ago
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Random, but check out this article. I’ll bet you’ll be happy. (It’s about dolphins and whales needing a bill of rights protecting thm from hunting & captivity)http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-17116882
458 days ago
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whens the exact date of Lent? im already a vegetarian but i would love to Fast and spread the word
458 days ago
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During Lent I don’t eat meat (obviously) but I decided to stop eating candy. It’s affecting my health, and health comes first