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Types of veganism Dietary vegans. Often used interchangeably with “plant-based eaters,” this term refers to those who avoid animal products in their diet but continue to use them in other products, such as clothing and cosmetics. Whole-food vegans. ... “Junk-food” vegans. ... Raw-food vegans. ... Low fat raw-food vegans.
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Read More »A vegan diet, or veganism, tends to omit animal products for ethical, health, or environmental reasons. Once considered a niche diet, veganism has gone mainstream — so much so that the number of people following a vegan diet has increased by 350% in the last decade, according to research from the U.K. ( 1 ). By definition, veganism is a way of living in which people exclude, as much as possible, all forms of animal exploitation and cruelty. At first glance, a vegan diet may seem complicated or overly restrictive. Many of my clients who are considering switching over to a vegan diet are initially worried about finding suitable vegan alternatives to their favorite meals. Yet, most find that once they get a few basics down, the transition is less difficult than they initially expected. As someone enjoying a plant-based diet myself, I’ve noticed more and more vegan options appearing on supermarket shelves and restaurant menus in the past couple of years. I’ve even recently come across a vegan version of pastel de nata, one of my all-time favorite desserts. In this article, I’ll outline what veganism is and share a few basics about foods to eat and avoid on a vegan diet. Share on Pinterest What is veganism? According to the Vegan Society, the term “vegan” was coined back in 1944 by a small group of vegetarians who broke away from the Leicester Vegetarian Society in England to form the Vegan Society. In addition to refraining from eating meat, they chose not to consume dairy, eggs, or any other products of animal origin ( 2 ). The term “vegan” was chosen from the combination of the first and last letters of “vegetarian.” By 1949, the first definition of veganism had been born. It has changed slightly over the years to become what it is known as today. According to the latest definition from the Vegan Society, veganism is “a philosophy and way of living which seeks to exclude — as far as is possible and practicable — all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing, or any other purposes.” Many people use the term “vegan” to refer exclusively to diet. However, by this latest definition, veganism extends beyond eating a plant-based diet. Those who identify as vegans typically aim to exclude animal exploitation or cruelty in all aspects of their lives, including the clothes they wear, the cosmetics they use, and the leisure activities they take part in ( 3 ). As a result, many vegans avoid purchasing wool coats, leather furniture, or down pillows and comforters. They may also opt to visit animal sanctuaries instead of going to zoos, the circus, or animal petting farms ( 4 ). Summary Veganism is a lifestyle that excludes all animal products and attempts to limit animal cruelty and exploitation as much as possible. Why do people go vegan? People generally choose to avoid animal products for one or more of the following reasons. Ethics Ethical vegans strongly believe that all creatures have a right to life and freedom. They view all animals as conscious beings that, just like humans, wish to avoid pain and suffering ( 5 ). Because of this, ethical vegans are opposed to killing an animal in order to eat its flesh or wear its fur or skin. Vegans are also opposed to the psychological and physical stress that animals may endure as a result of modern farming practices — for instance, the small pens or cages that animals typically live in and rarely leave between their birth and slaughter ( 6 , 7 ). However, for ethical vegans, this sentiment extends beyond the cruelty of modern farming practices. That’s because vegans are opposed to consuming products that heavily rely on the killing of other animals — especially because alternatives are available. This includes the slaughter of calves that are considered surplus in the dairy industry, or the culling of 1-day-old male chicks that is common in egg production ( 8 , 9 ). Moreover, ethical vegans generally believe that animals’ milk, eggs, honey, silk, and wool are not for humans to exploit, regardless of the living conditions afforded to the exploited animals ( 4 , 5 ). This is why ethical vegans remain opposed to drinking an animal’s milk, eating its eggs, or wearing its wool, even in cases where the animals are free-roaming or pasture-fed. Health Some people choose a vegan diet for its potential health benefits. Diets high in meat — especially red meat — have been linked to cancer, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes ( 4 ). On the other hand, plant-based diets have been linked to a lower risk of developing or prematurely dying from these diseases ( 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 ). Lowering your intake of animal products in favor of more plant-based options may also improve your digestion and reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s disease ( 15 , 16 ). A vegan diet can also help minimize the side effects linked to the antibiotics and hormones used in modern animal agriculture ( 4 ). Finally, vegan diets appear to be especially effective at helping people lose unwanted weight. Several studies link a vegan diet to a lower likelihood of obesity ( 17 , 18 ). However, if you’re on a vegan diet, you may consume less of certain nutrients. That’s why planning is especially important. Consider speaking with a healthcare professional, such as a doctor or registered dietitian, to plan a vegan diet that will help you get the nutrients you need. Vegan diets tend to be low in these nutrients (19): vitamin B12
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Read More »such as peanuts, almonds, cashews, and their butters Seeds: such as sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, and their butters, as well as flaxseed, hemp seeds, and chia seeds such as sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, and their butters, as well as flaxseed, hemp seeds, and chia seeds Whole grains: such as quinoa, whole wheat, whole oats, and whole grain brown or wild rice, as well as products made from these foods, such as whole grain bread, crackers, and pasta such as quinoa, whole wheat, whole oats, and whole grain brown or wild rice, as well as products made from these foods, such as whole grain bread, crackers, and pasta Starchy vegetables: such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, corn, squash, beets, and turnips such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, corn, squash, beets, and turnips Nonstarchy vegetables: such as broccoli, cabbage, asparagus, radishes, and leafy greens; these may be raw, frozen, canned, dried, or pureed such as broccoli, cabbage, asparagus, radishes, and leafy greens; these may be raw, frozen, canned, dried, or pureed Fruit: such as apples, pears, bananas, berries, mango, pineapple, oranges, and tangerines; these may be purchased fresh, frozen, canned, dried, or pureed such as apples, pears, bananas, berries, mango, pineapple, oranges, and tangerines; these may be purchased fresh, frozen, canned, dried, or pureed Other plant-based foods: such as algae, nutritional yeast, fortified plant milks and yogurts, and maple syrup There’s a good chance that many of the dishes you currently enjoy either already are vegan or can be made vegan with a few simple adjustments. For instance, you can swap meat-based main dishes for meals containing beans, peas, lentils, tofu, tempeh, nuts, or seeds. What’s more, you can replace dairy products with plant milks, scrambled eggs with scrambled tofu, honey with plant-based sweeteners like molasses or maple syrup, and raw eggs with flaxseed or chia seeds. You can also choose from the ever-growing selection of ready-made vegan products, including vegan meats, vegan cheeses, and vegan desserts. Just keep in mind that these may be highly processed. So while they are fine to eat in moderation, they should not make up the bulk of a healthy vegan diet. Foods that vegans avoid Vegans avoid all foods of animal origin. These include: Meat and fish: such as beef, chicken, duck, fish, and shellfish such as beef, chicken, duck, fish, and shellfish Eggs: whole eggs and foods that contain them, such as bakery products whole eggs and foods that contain them, such as bakery products Dairy: milk, cheese, butter, and cream, as well as foods made using these ingredients milk, cheese, butter, and cream, as well as foods made using these ingredients Other animal-derived ingredients: such as honey, albumin, casein, carmine, gelatin, pepsin, shellac, isinglass, and whey Checking food labels is generally the best way to determine whether a food contains animal-derived ingredients. Many vegan foods are now also labeled as such, making it easier to recognize them when you’re shopping. Summary Vegans eat a variety of foods. They typically replace meat, eggs, and dairy with a variety of plant-based alternatives, which provides versatility to a vegan diet.
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