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?
It is both the practice off abstaining from animal products as well as an associated philosophy that rejects the commodity status of animal.s
Interesting! Do you know when the term vegan was first used?
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.
I'm vegetarian myself, but would have a difficult time cutting out dairy. Do vegans have any problems getting dietary protein in their diet?
Not really as there is protein in alternatives. Also, well planned vegan diets can actually reduce the risk of some types of chronic disease
Fascinating - what chronic diseases can it help to reduce?
Heart disease specifically but others as well!
That's great to hear, heart disease is a huge killer in society now
Its important to note that the German Society for Nutrition does not recommend vegan diets for children, adolescents, nor during pregnancy or breastfeeding