Veganism seems to be growing in popularity, it's the practice of abstaining from consuming animal products.
I see, and are you vegan?
I am not, but I've heard well-planned vegan diets can reduce the risk of some types of chronic disease, like heart disease.
I should probably try it since I do not want heart issues. When did veganism originate?
I'm not sure exactly, but I know that the vegan diet isn't necessarily recommended for everyone. The German Society for Nutrition doesn't recommend it for children for instance.
Yea children probably need healthy proteins. What else do you know about vegan diet?
not only follow a vegan diet but extend the philosophy into other areas of their lives, and oppose the use of animals for any purpose. Another term is "environmental veganism", which refers to the avoidance of animal products on the premise that the industrial farming of animals is environmentally damaging and unsustainable.
Well-planned vegan diets are regarded as appropriate for all stages of life, including during infancy and pregnancy, by the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Dietitians of Canada, Australian National Health and Medical Research Council
Veganism
Veganism is the practice of abstaining from the use of animal products, particularly in diet, and an associated philosophy that rejects the commodity status of animals. A follower of the diet or the philosophy is known as a vegan. Distinctions may be made between several categories of veganism. "Dietary vegans" (also known as strict vegetarians) refrain from consuming animal products, not only meat but also eggs, dairy products and other animal-derived substances. The term "ethical vegan" is often applied to those who