But for some Canadians, it's meat, dairy and other animal products that are getting the boot this month. Hello soyAllison Merz is one of the people who took the Veganuary pledge, signing up for the charity's daily emails, which include tips and recipes. Veganuary participants swap out meat and dairy for legumes, grains and vegetables. While she acknowledges that she might not end up going permanently vegan, Merz said her month-long experiment could open the door to a more creative arrangement. Homegrown versionThe Toronto Vegetarian Association (TVA) runs its own version of Veganuary called the 7-day Veggie Challenge.

Source: CBC News January 08, 2019 09:00 UTC