history: I'm thinking about becoming a vegan! I'm still trying to do some research, though! Do you know much about veganism?
knowledge: Veganism is both the practice of abstaining from the use of animal products, particularly in diet, and an associated philosophy that rejects the commodity status of animals.
response: Yes, being a vegan is when you reject the use of animal products, especially in diet.
history: I'm thinking about becoming a vegan! I'm still trying to do some research, though! Do you know much about veganism?
Yes, being a vegan is when you reject the use of animal products, especially in diet.
How does it differ from being a vegetarian?
knowledge: ''Dietary vegans'' (or strict vegetarians) refrain from consuming animal products, not only meat but also eggs, dairy products and other animal-derived substances.
response: I'm not sure of the differences but dietary vegans don't eat things from animals like dairy or eggs and other such things.
history: I'm thinking about becoming a vegan! I'm still trying to do some research, though! Do you know much about veganism?
Yes, being a vegan is when you reject the use of animal products, especially in diet.
How does it differ from being a vegetarian?
I'm not sure of the differences but dietary vegans don't eat things from animals like dairy or eggs and other such things.
Oh, I see! Do people chose veganism for its health benefits, or more for personal beliefs?
knowledge: The term ''ethical vegan'' is often applied to those who not only follow a vegan diet but extend the philosophy into other areas of their lives, and oppose the use of animals for any purpose.
response: I'm not aware of those choices although there are "ethical vegans" who follow the diet and oppose any animal use.
history: I'm thinking about becoming a vegan! I'm still trying to do some research, though! Do you know much about veganism?
Yes, being a vegan is when you reject the use of animal products, especially in diet.
How does it differ from being a vegetarian?
I'm not sure of the differences but dietary vegans don't eat things from animals like dairy or eggs and other such things.
Oh, I see! Do people chose veganism for its health benefits, or more for personal beliefs?
I'm not aware of those choices although there are "ethical vegans" who follow the diet and oppose any animal use.
Oh, probably as in research and the like. What else should I know about veganism before I commit to the lifestyle?
knowledge: While a well-planned, balanced vegan diet is suitable to meet all recommendations for nutrients in every stage of life, improperly-planned vegan diets may be deficient in vitamin B, vitamin D, calcium, iodine, iron, zinc, riboflavin (vitamin B), long-chain fatty acids EPA and DHA, and omega-3 fatty acids.
response: So there are well planned vegan diets but if it is not properly planned, it may lead to a lack of things like vitamins B and D, calcium, and more!
history: I'm thinking about becoming a vegan! I'm still trying to do some research, though! Do you know much about veganism?
Yes, being a vegan is when you reject the use of animal products, especially in diet.
How does it differ from being a vegetarian?
I'm not sure of the differences but dietary vegans don't eat things from animals like dairy or eggs and other such things.
Oh, I see! Do people chose veganism for its health benefits, or more for personal beliefs?
I'm not aware of those choices although there are "ethical vegans" who follow the diet and oppose any animal use.
Oh, probably as in research and the like. What else should I know about veganism before I commit to the lifestyle?
So there are well planned vegan diets but if it is not properly planned, it may lead to a lack of things like vitamins B and D, calcium, and more!
That's great advice! Thanks for your help! I'll be sure to take supplements!
knowledge: Many people object to eating meat out of respect for sentient life.
response: Yeah, additionally a lot of people avoid meat due to respecting sentient life.