what is vegan ?
What is veganism?Veganism is a type of vegetarian diet that excludes meat, eggs, dairy products and all other animal-derived ingredients. Many vegans also do not eat foods that are processed using animal products, such as refined white sugar and some wines. Most vegans also avoid the use of all products tested on animals, as well as animal-derived non-food products, such as leather, fur and wool.
Vegan refers to either a person who follows this way of eating, or to the diet itself.
Although there is some debate as to whether certain foods, such as honey, fit into a vegan diet, if you are cooking for other vegans, it is best to err on the side of caution and avoid these foods.
What do vegans eat?
This is perhaps the most common question about veganism. A vegan diet includes all grains, beans, legumes, vegetables and fruits and the nearly infinite number of foods made by combining them. Many vegan versions of familiar foods are
How can I become vegan?
So you’ve decided to become vegan. But now what? Some people easily go from eating meat to vegan right away, while others struggle with their new commitment, or choose to go vegetarian first and then slowly omit eggs and dairy. There's no right or wrong way to do it, but you may want to learn about what's worked for other people. However you do it, keep your goals in mind and remember why you are choosing to adopt a vegan diet.
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Comments (13)
Why would I want to give up a perfectly good diet for this cause??
and how will it stop global warming?
Whether this is a sect or similar to religion trying to divide people and create hate,...(and words that i can't find at the moment).
I'm from Muslim background,love my steak with a glass of red wine or two,enjoy eating pork with my vegetables,...
Global warming ? I don't drive
Sad....
it has nothing to do with the billions of cars releasing 100 million tons of carbon monoxide?
Or the milions of tons of oil ,man puts into the ocean?
Hundred million acres of forest cut every where?
Maybe the 5 tons of sour gas that got burned already this morning by most oil refinery!!.....
Want to point the finger of blame people point one at Ourselves!
As for maximum healthful longevity, to quote Dr. Joel Wallach "If you can find me a vegan who lived to be 100 years old, I'll give you a million bucks in any off shore account you want because I've never seen one" Wallach is known for his book "Dead Doctors don't Lie" in which he talks about human longevity and nutrition.
Also, what is your view on products coming from animals which, over the years, have become nothing more than food producing organic machines? Cows who lactate non-stop and need to have the milk drained? Chickens laying more eggs that is needed for the furthering of their species?