With January commonly hailed as “Veganuary,” here are six ways to try your hand at being vegan — although consulting your doctor is key before you kickstart any new approach to food.
6 ways to celebrate Veganuary
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Support a vegan business
Skin Story, available in Saudi Arabia, offers vegan beauty products. Their multi-stick collection includes makeup tools for lips, eyes and the face allowing for on-the-go application.
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Wear vegan
As fashion trends shift to comfortable loungewear sets, regional brand Hana & Moha — available on Namshi — offers joggers made using sustainable bamboo fibers to help conserve natural resources.
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Drink vegan
Replace your fizzy drinks with coconut water to stay healthy this season. Rubicon’s flavorful vegan water, available in Saudi Arabia, is high in fiber, vitamin C and has no added sugar.
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Eat vegan
Everything on the menu of Saudi Arabia’s Moon Shell is vegan friendly. They have savory foods, including rice rolls, and a range of beverages, including coffee and matcha tea.
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Enjoy a vegan treat
Being vegan doesn’t mean having to give up your favorite treats. Regional eatery Sugargram sells vegan bite sized cupcakes and mocktail gummies that will satisfy your sweet cravings.
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Cook vegan
If you find it difficult to cook vegan recipes at home, author Parvin Razavi’s cookbook “Vegan Recipes from the Middle East” could be just what you’re looking for.