If you’re not doing it, your housemate, family or colleagues are. 

Even Gordon Ramsay’s at it, and you can’t go anywhere without someone mentioning a certain sausage roll. 

Yep, 2019 is the year of the vegan, and more people than ever are making the switch.

But going animal-free can be confusing. What can you eat, what can you wear, and do you need to overhaul your bathroom cabinets? 

We’re answering seven of the most Googled questions about veganism, with a little help from YouTubers and vegan chefs, The Vegan Corner.

Vegan is just five letters short of vegetarian, and was originally coined by the founder of The Vegan Society to distinguish them.

But, as The Vegan Corner add, “being vegan isn’t just related to food – it’s a way of living aimed at reducing any sort of animal exploitation.”

That includes what you wear, what you put on your skin and how you wash your hair.

This is a tricky one, as it depends on your personal diet. 

If you eat vegan-friendly biscuits, crisps and Pizza Hut for every meal, probably not. 

However, vegan and vegetarian diets have been associated with a lower risk of heart disease and cancer – but not, sadly, with living longer.

Like we said, being vegan is about more than what you eat. 

The main ingredients to watch out for are honey, beeswax and lanolin, which are all derived from animal by-products.

But instead of scouring the ingredients, shop a brand that’s already 100% vegan-certified and cruelty free such as Love Beauty and Planet. 

The collection includes shower gels, body butters, sheet masks and more, with moisturising, clarifying and soothing ingredients like coconut water, murumuru butter and tea tree oil. 

Plus, the packaging is 100% recycled and recyclable.

Now you can wash with a clear conscience.

Most vegans won’t wear wool. 

When sheep are raised for the sole purpose of shearing their fleece, care for the animal’s wellbeing can come second to profit, which “is not a vegan-friendly attitude” according to The Vegan Corner. 

Some vegan-friendly alternatives to wool include organic cotton and linen, or if you’re feeling experimental you can even fashion the likes of seaweed and beech tree fibre into animal-friendly clothing.

It’s the question most people have about vegan diets, and the answer could be simpler than you think. 

“Protein contains amino acids, some of which we need to get from the food we eat,” say The Vegan Corner.

“If you’re eating a variety of foods, including whole plant foods such as legumes, nuts, seeds, whole grains and soy products, protein shouldn’t be a concern.”

The internet wants answers to all the important questions, clearly. 

Apart from the eggs, most main cake ingredients are vegan, so The Vegan Corner suggest using your normal recipe and replacing eggs with ripe bananas or baking powder instead. Easy!

Who do you think Googled this: vegans or non-vegans? Anyway, the answer is pretty simple – they deal with it.

Go vegan in the shower this Veganuary with Love Beauty and Planet. Follow them on Instagram for tips on going vegan with your bathroom products.