Question

Respond with 300 words : Lay Definition of Veganism

Answer 1

Veganism:

Veganism is essentially the belief that exploiting animals for human gain is wrong.

It is a type of vegetarian diet that excludes meat, eggs, dairy products, and all other animal-derived ingredients.

It is a way of living which tries to exclude as far as possible and practicable, all forms of cruelty to animals for food, clothing or any purposes.

Types of veganism:

1.)Dietary vegans - plant based eaters, those who avoid animal products in food, but continue to use in clothing qnd cosmetics

2.)Whole food vegans - favor a diet rich in whole foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds

3.)Junk food vegans - people who rely heavily on processed vegan foods like vegan meat, fries, frozen dinners and non-dairy ice-creams

4.)Raw food vegans - people eat only raw food or cooked at temperature below 1180F

5.)Low-fat vegans - Fruitarians, limit high fat foods such as nuts, Avacados and coconuts, instead rely on eating fruits.

Foods vegans avoid :

1.) Meat

2.) Chicken

3.) Fish

4.) Shellfish

5.) Eggs

6.) Dairy

7.) Honey

8.) Other animal derived additives like gelatin, albumin

Foods vegans eat :

1.) Meat based entrees - beans, lentils, tofus, nuts, seeds

2.) Replacing dairy products with plant milks

3.) Replacing scrambled eggs with scrambled tofu

4.) Replacing honey with plant based sweeteners or maple syrup

5.) Vegan products - vegan meats, fortified plant milks, etc.

Advantages :

1.) Promote weight loss

2.) Reduce risk of heart disease

3.) Lower chances of getting certain cancers

4.) Manage diabetes

5.) Less energy for cooking plant based foods

6.) Preventing harm to animals by avoiding animal based products

Disadvantages :

1.) Protein Deficiency

2.) Iron Deficiency

3.) Calcium, Vitamin D and Vitamin B12 deficiency

4.) Difficulty eating away from home

5.) Omega 3 fatty acids are deficient