On World Vegan Day, these celebrity quotes will help you make a compassionate choice

Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli, Beyonce, Chris Hemsworth, Michelle Pfeiffer...the list of celebrities turning to veganism grows longer every year.

A vegan diet involves cutting out all animal-based products such as meat, fish, eggs, and even dairy. Rising concerns about health, climate, and animal welfare have led to the surge in interest in veganism.

Actor Natalie Portman famously said: “Three times a day, I remind myself that I value life and do not want to cause pain to or kill other living beings. That is why I eat the way I do.”

On World Vegan Day, here is a reminder from some of our favourite celebs:

“Be the voice of those who can’t say …’stop.’ Who can’t say ‘that hurts.’ Who can’t say ‘I’m so afraid to die.’ Be the voice of the animals!” – Miley Cyrus, singer and songwriter

“I am a firm believer in eating a full plant-based, whole food diet that can expand your life length and make you an all-around happier person.” Ariana Grande, singer-songwriter

“Mothers are separated from children to create milk. Animals are sick and in crowded, prison-like conditions to make dairy and eggs. It doesn’t take a lot to draw the line from how we treat animals to how we treat humans.” – Natalie Portman, actor and filmmaker

“I feel veganism is the most compassionate lifestyle choice for animals. I don’t like the idea of my food choices contributing to the suffering of animals. A vegan lifestyle also helps in saving the environment and has plenty of health benefits.” – Ayesha Takia, actor

“Being a vegetarian gives you a glowing skin and thick, lustrous hair. It keeps you happy since you are not killing other living beings. That is the biggest benefit: you are not a murderer…so think about what’s on your plate.” – Adah Sharma, actor

“Once I fully understood where meat came from … I found that concept quite hard to live with. If you don't need meat to survive, I don't see why you have to have it.” – Ellie Goulding, singer and songwriter

"Veganism changed me. It taught me to look past myself – to consider how my choices affect others – the animals, the people around me, and the planet we live on. To me, veganism is consciousness.” – Kat Von D, tattoo artist, model, and entrepreneur.

“We don’t need to eat animals to survive and thrive. You can live a full, happy, healthier and abundant life as a vegan. The animals deserve respect and compassion – I think we all know this in our hearts, and we just have to make compassionate choices. – Evanna Lynch, actor

I certainly encourage veganism, not just for our health, but for the environment and ethical and moral reasons.” Jenna Dwan Tatum, actor and dancer

Veganism is about saving animals, saving ourselves, saving our societies, and saving our planet!” – Pamela Anderson, actor