As a new or aspiring vegan, especially during the initial stages of transitioning to this lifestyle, it can be immensely helpful to find vegan groups that offer encouragement and support.
TeamCow recommends these top 3 spaces for anyone looking to hop on to vegan groups or community forums online.
HappyCow Forum
We have our own vegan forum and chat board spanning various topics, from vegan fitness to recipes, animal rights, travel, spirituality, and more! Join the vibrant Cowmunity and enjoy this space where you can always connect with like-minded folks.
Facebook vegan groups
A major advantage of Facebook is its ability to build strong communities across multiple niches, with active members from around the globe. If you’re a Facebook user, you’re in luck because the vegan community here is thriving! Visit the following groups to learn more.
1. HappyCow Vegan Guide: Our very own Cowmunity! Here’s a space to connect with like-minded people around the world sharing the best insider vegan restaurant, travel, and lifestyle tips.
2. Vegan For Beginners: As its name suggests, this group was created to help support those who are just embarking on their vegan journey. With more than 230,000 members, this is a great place to share recipes, ask questions, and draw inspiration.
3. Forks Over Knives Official Plant-Based Group: With over 340,600 members who are largely advocates of the whole-foods, plant-based diet, this group will wholeheartedly support your interest in healthy vegan eating, regardless of where you are in your journey.
4. What Broke Vegans Eat: Here, you’ll see that being vegan can actually be super affordable! Members share recipes, strategies, and success stories for living the vegan lifestyle without breaking the bank. For more cost-saving tips, check out this article on our blog.
5. Vegan Dog Nutrition: While the topic of plant-based foods for animal companions is an ongoing debate, here’s a group that is dedicated to supporting those who would like to make a change of diet for their furry companions to 100% vegan, whether they themselves are currently vegan or not.
6. Vegan Travel: This group makes traveling as a vegan easier than ever. Find help and support in the active community and maybe even find vegan buddies on your travels!
Reddit r/vegan
With 805K members in this network, it’s one of the largest vegan groups on the internet. r/VeganFitness, r/PlantBasedDiet, and r/VeganRecipes are some of the other active and thriving vegan subreddits. Enjoy exploring!
And of course, go on and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter for vegan community vibes you don’t want to miss!
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