India has the most vegans globally due to its large population and deep-rooted traditions of vegetarianism and non-violence (ahimsa), with estimates placing vegans at around 9% of the population, equating to a significant number of individuals, though precise figures vary by survey. While other countries like Mexico also show high percentages, India's sheer size makes it the leader in total vegan numbers, alongside having the largest vegetarian community worldwide.
Barring Japan, 16-30% of people identified as flexitarians in each of the other 10 countries in the survey. India houses the highest share of meat-free eaters globally, with 14% saying they're vegan and another 26% vegetarian.
Miley Cyrus stopped being strictly vegan because she experienced health issues, feeling malnourished and that her brain wasn't functioning properly after six years on the diet, leading her to reintroduce fish and omegas for better brain function, though she still values animal welfare. She noted feeling "much sharper" and healthier after adding animal products like fish back into her diet, which was a difficult transition emotionally, but a necessary one for her body.
PETA has videos showing that animals are beaten, dragged, and thrown against walls in slaughterhouses across the country. After going vegetarian, Einstein said, “So I am living without fats, without meat, without fish, but am feeling quite well this way.
Musk used to be an herbivore, but he switched up his eating habits circa 2013. “I tried being a vegetarian but I don't really think we're designed to be vegetarians,” he told The Guardian. “Some of my best friends are vegetarians, even vegans, which is tricky when you're trying to go out for dinner.”
In fact, in this study, vegetarians live six to nine years longer, which is a huge effect. But vegetarians are also more likely to exercise, be married, smoke less and drink less alcohol—all factors that also contribute to a longer life.
While large cities like Melbourne and Sydney have abundant options, Port Macquarie (NSW) is often cited as Australia's top "vegan and vegetarian capital" for its high density of vegan-friendly restaurants per capita, followed by places like Caloundra (QLD) and Castlemaine (VIC) being popular vegan-friendly small towns. Melbourne, especially inner suburbs like Fitzroy, is recognized globally for its extensive plant-based scene, while the Sunshine Coast (QLD) leads in vegan cafes/restaurants per person among larger areas.
"I've found a counterculture way of living, of embracing red meat and organs — natural food just like our millennia of ancestors would have eaten for hundreds of thousands of years," he said. "I've tried to listen to my body more, tried to listen to nature, and I don't miss vegetables at all.
The 80/20 Rule for Vegans
This flexible approach suggests aiming to eat vegan 80% of the time while allowing yourself some flexibility the remaining 20%. This can be particularly helpful when you're just starting out or in social situations where vegan options might be limited.
American actor. Over the years, Johnny Depp went through several periods when he ate vegan for various reasons – for his health, in preparation for acting roles or perhaps at the request of his (now ex-) girlfriend.
Miley Cyrus has publicly shared she lives with Reinke's edema, a vocal cord disorder causing swelling, hoarseness, and a deeper, raspy voice, which she embraces as part of her unique sound but makes touring difficult. While she's mentioned this and past health struggles like ovarian cysts, rumors of severe diagnoses (like cancer) circulating online (e.g., in posts from late 2025) are unverified and likely false, as recent reports focus on her vocal condition.
I was healthier than I've ever been, and I loved being vegan.” Ellen goes on to share that she still eats primarily plant-based, only occasionally consuming fish and eggs. Even as a non-vegan, Ellen continues to advocate for the public to reduce their consumption of animal products.
The countries that consume the least amount of meat annually on a per-capita basis are, as measured in pounds-per-person:
No, but apparently she does occasionally support some animal causes and will occasionally eat vegetarian foods (who doesn't?), and has offered vegan options at the concert concessions where she performs. She is definitely not a vegan, but seems to be open minded. As she gets older and starts to get…
On average, Americans ate nearly 7 per cent more meat in 2024 than before the pandemic, and, despite claims that veganism is still growing, only one per cent of Americans said they are vegan in 2023, down from 3 per cent in 2018.
Okay, so Meghan Markle is a flexitarian, not a vegan — but that still matters.
A recent article by Glamour said that he has been a vegan for years. Elle Australia has also reported on the actor's vegan diet, referencing an article published by Eonline 2012. Other publications, including the Daily Mail, suggest that Pitt is vegetarian—and has been for “decades.”
The 30-30-30 diet for vegans involves eating 30 grams of protein within 30 minutes of waking up, followed by 30 minutes of low-intensity cardio (like walking), aiming for fat loss and better metabolism by boosting protein intake and steady exercise early in the day. To make it vegan, focus on soy products (tofu, soy milk), legumes (lentils), nuts, seeds, protein powder, and whole grains for that crucial 30g protein breakfast, pairing it with fruits and healthy fats, and then doing your walk or gentle bike ride after.
Yes, VEGEMITE is suitable for both vegans and vegetarians. When was VEGEMITE first sold in Australia? A young chemist by the name of Dr Cyril P Callister at the Fred Walker Cheese Company (became Kraft Foods in 1926) invented a tasty, spreadable paste labelled “Pure Vegetable Extract” in 1922.
It's official: Canberra has been named the best city in the world for quality of life by Oxford Economics in 2025. The global index analysed 1,000 cities across the world, measuring everything from safety and housing to income, cultural access and overall wellbeing.
Albert Einstein said, “Nothing will benefit human health and increase the chances for survival of life on Earth as much as the evolution to a vegetarian diet.”
Studies show that individuals following vegetarian and vegan dietary patterns experience around a 15% lower risk of cardiovascular disease, along with improvements in blood pressure, LDL cholesterol, BMI, inflammation, and blood glucose levels—all key predictors of lifespan.
There are so many myths about meat, including whether it sits in your gut for ages after you eat it. Nothing 'sits' in your gut. Your digestive system is not a recycling centre that carefully separates your food into meat, vegetables, grains and so on and then processes them separately.