I'm a Vegan. I've found that it's not as rewarding a lifestyle as it sounds, and doesn't allow me to eat a lot of the foods that others do. It's very healthy though.
Well you know that is you dont follow the diet but do follow the philosophy you can call yourself a vegan!
I think that the diet is the most important part of being a Vegan. I don't really give much thought to other uses of the term, but I do most of the philosophies naturally.
Well depend on the country In many countries, food labeling laws make it easier for vegetarians to identify foods compatible with their diets, i lived in Venezuela and it was the hardest!
A lot of United States companies like marketing Vegan or Vegetarian products because of the specific audiences they can reach. I'm personally nitpicky about it and read the ingredients lists.
Yes in Venezuela they need to improve food policies like in the usa to be regulated in any level, local, global bussines etc.