Tell me a quick synopsis of what it means to be a vegan. People keep saying it and I don’t understand.
When people say they are vegan, they are referring to the diet they eat and, often, the products they use. 

Essentially, vegans do not eat anything that is either made from or by an animal. That means they don’t eat any meat, including fish, or anything that is a by-product of an animal, such as eggs, milk, cheese, and in most cases, honey. They also don’t eat gelatin, which is made from bones, and therefore stay away from most gummy candy. 

Many vegans also choose not to use animal by-products in their lives, such as leather, cosmetic products, wool, etc. However, some vegans only restrict their diet. 