0_Apprentice
I have a few friends that are vegan but aside from the main principles of not eating animal products, I don't know much about it! What can you tell me?
1_Wizard
It is both the practice off abstaining from animal products as well as an associated philosophy that rejects the commodity status of animal.s
0_Apprentice
Interesting! Do you know when the term vegan was first used?
1_Wizard
I'm not sure. I do know that strict vegetarians, or dietary vegans refrain from consuming not only meat but eggs and dairy products as well.
0_Apprentice
I'm vegetarian myself, but would have a difficult time cutting out dairy. Do vegans have any problems getting dietary protein in their diet?
1_Wizard
Not really as there is protein in alternatives. Also, well planned vegan diets can actually reduce the risk of some types of chronic disease