On this page you’ll find
- Overview
- What is vegan diet
- Foods to consume in limits
- Food to avoid
- Other aspects of vegan
Overview
It is quite common for people to mistake a vegan diet for a plant-based diet or
vice versa. Well, even though both diets share similarities, they are not exactly the same.
Veganism is a philosophy and way of living which seeks to exclude all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose; and by extension, promotes the development and use of animal-free alternatives for the benefit of animals, humans and the environment. In dietary terms it denotes the practice of all products which are not derived wholly or partly from animals.”
What is vegan diet?
A vegan diet is one that contains no animal-based products. This includes meat,
dairy, eggs as well as animal-derived products or ingredients such as honey.
Someone who describes themselves as a vegan carries over this perspective into
their everyday life. What this means is that they do not use or promote the use of
clothes, shoes, accessories, shampoo, and makeups that have been made using
material that comes from animals.
Examples here include wool, beeswax, leather, gelatin and silk.
Foods to Consume in limits
- Avocadoes
- Coconuts
- Sesame seeds
- Sunflower seeds
- Dried fruit
- Caffeinated tea and coffee
- Alcoholic beverages
Foods to Avoid
- Meat
- Fish
- Poultry
- Seafood
- Red meat
- Processed meat
All Dairy (to be avoided)
- Yogurt
- Milk
- Cheese
- Cream
- Buttermilk
Yet one thing all vegans have in common is a plant-based diet avoiding all animal foods such as meat, dairy, eggs and honey – as well as avoiding animal-derived materials, products tested on animals and places that use animals for entertainment.
Other Aspects of Vegan
Entertainment :- Vegans choose not to support animal exploitation in any form and so avoid visiting zoos or aquariums, or taking part in dog or horse racing. A great alternative is visiting and supporting animal sanctuaries that provide safe and loving homes for rescued animals.
Medicine :- Currently all medicine in the UK must be tested on animals before it is deemed safe for human use, but please note: The Vegan Society does not recommend you avoid medication prescribed to you by your doctor – a vegan who is looking after themselves the best they can is an asset to the movement. What you can do is ask your GP or pharmacist to provide you, if possible, with medication that does not contain animal products such as gelatin or lactose. For more information visit the medicines website, which contains information on medicines.
Conclusion
The motivation for people to lead a veganism lifestyle often stems from a desire
to make a stand and fight against animal mistreatment and poor ethical treatment
of animals as well as to promote animal rights. So we may choose to be vegetarian or completely vegan it’s totally our personal choices.
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