Vegan

=__Veganism in detail:__ = //** Veganism is a diet that involves a practice of abstaining from the consumption of animal products. Veganism is basically 'non-dairy vegetarians'. This diet affects mostly the protein section and the dairy section, because most proteins involve animal products and the entire dairy section involves animal products. **//
 * //** Ethical Vegans reject animal product for any purpose, while dietary vegans or strict vegetarians 'eliminate' them from their diet only. This means that ethical vegans completely eradicate the use or consumption of animal product from their lifestyle whereas dietary vegans or strict vegetarians just reject eating it. **//
 * //** There is another form of Veganism which is called 'environmental Veganism ' and rejects the use of animal products on the idea that industrial practice is environment-damaging. **//

//** People become vegan mostly because they want to take extra care of their health and body. However, people become ethical vegans to go against animal cruelty because they believe if a large group goes against it, more people will join, and some become environmental vegans to go against environmental cruelty thinking the same thing. **//

//** For some people its practically how they've been brought up, maybe someone's religion supports vegetarianism and that particular person is also lactose intolerant, which technically makes them a vegan. **//

//** Veganism is extremely popular nowadays, which makes 'abolishing' animal cruelty and environmental cruelty a high chance. Also, because of it's extreme popularity, finding food and substitutes to dairy products it extremely easy in most countries. (For example, nowadays, soy products are extremely Popular in Thailand.) **//



=__**Why do people do this di**____**et?**__ =
 * ** //Health- A well-balanced, plant- based diet is more in line with the nutritional needs of a human because it is low in saturated fat and cholesterol, high in protein (beans, lentils), high in fiber, and involves eating a lot of fruits and vegetables. Also some people might be scared to consume meat with the risk of consuming E. Coli. (Referring to Food Inc.)// **


 * **// Religion- Many cultures and religions believe that the consumption of animal products is wrong and is often characterized as a sin and that's why a lot of true devotees practice Veganism, as they do not want to go against their religious beliefs and teachings.  //**


 * ** //Animal Welfare- In many countries, the 'bulk' of meat/eggs/dairy sold in stored is obtained from industrial farms where animals are treated inhumanely (just like in Food Inc), and a lot of people believe using animals for food, no matter how it is treated in life, is exploitation. Some people are extremely passionate towards animals, and believe one vegan can make a huge difference.// **


 * ** //Money- It is much cheaper to live on things like vegetable, fruits, beans in-season produce than to buy expensive meat, expensive dairy products (especially cheese) and other expensive animal products that are used in fine dining.// **


 * ** //Taste/Experience in eating meat- Many people are disgusted by the idea of consuming animal products that came out of the bodies of animals or are off-put by the taste/texture. Also some people were brought up by eating very less meat so they might be reluctant or again, disgusted to try putting meat in their daily diet.// **


 * ** //Environmental- Industrial farming causes a lot of harm to the environment, for example polluting waters, and many people argue that the grains used for feeding animals would be put to better use feeding people.// **


 * ** //Morals/Experience of being vegan: Some people might have their own morals of what is right and wrong, and this includes all of the above apart from 'religion'. Some people also start practicing this diet as an experience, some may give and go back to their normal diets, but some people actually continue to follow this diet.// **



//**To look at our survey on different restricted diets, please click HERE!**//

//**QUICK 1 QUESTION INTERVIEW WITH A VEGAN:**//

// **QUESTION: "What was your reason to become a vegan?"** //

// **ANSWER: "Well, as I am already a Jain, which means not eating any sort of meat or eggs, I decided to go on a much more healthy diet because I felt I was consuming too much calories from dairy products. Being brought up in India, and being exposed to all the sweets, gives you a higher chance of getting diseases easily like heart blockage, high blood pressure and high cholesterol, also, for the past 3 generations, my parents (and their parents, and their parents) have passed away due to heart diseases in a very early age (average is 62 years old). This was one of the main reasons I had to stop all dairy products because most Indian sweets are made out of dairy products, and I don't want to get any sort of diseases at all and I want to live a happy healthy life. I believe culture plays a main part in your diet and I believe that if you feel your appetite is changing because of your culture, take action immediately before it's too late."** // **~ Sanjana Jain**

//**She also showed me a vegan food pyramid she follows:**//

**__What are the benefits of Veganism?__** // ** Primary benefits of becoming a vegan: ** //
 * //** Weight loss- A vegan lifestyle mainly consists of vegetables, fruits, lentils, and grains. By not consuming meat and dairy products, you do your body good because you are refusing from taking extra fat that your body doesn't need. Keeping a balanced diet and coping with exercise will easily make your body fit and you will easily lose weight. **//


 * //** Lower cholesterol- Being vegan can result in lower cholesterol which means less chances of heart attacks and strokes. Both of which can block your arteries and slow down your blood circulation. By eliminating animal products, which contain high amounts of cholesterol, you will automatically lower your cholesterol. **//


 * //** Lower blood pressure- A vegan diet also affects your blood pressure by lowering it down within weeks of your diet. A high blood pressure can cause the same diseases as high cholesterol would. (They almost fall under the same category). **//


 * //** Less use of medication- This is a health and a money saving benefit. Most doctors prescribe prescriptions for high cholesterol, high blood pressure, stress and weight loss. Vegans already have a low cholesterol, low blood pressure and don't need weight loss pills. It has also been proven that tofu and other soy products help release stress. **//


 * //** Cancer- Vegans stay away from a lot of pesticides, chemicals and preservatives in their food, some of which have been proven to cause cancer. Studies have shows that most vegans and vegetarians are the class of people that are least affected by cancer. **//


 * __ What are the disadvantages of Veganism ? __**


 * // Some of the disadvantaged of veganism are that it is hard to find foods when you go outside to eat and a limited amount of food supply…I think that there are sometimes problems as people who go on a vegan diet don’t really consider the nutrients that the body needs from a normal diet e.g. calcium that we get from milk, vitamin B12 that you get from eggs and protein that you get from meat. //**


 * // This may make people unhealthy and have less immunity in their body system that can make them get sick more often. Some things that can effect you of calcium deficiency are; your bones weaken, you can get osteoporosis which is brittle bones and you can get fractures really easily from little bumps and falls. For teenagers, children or pregnant women the disadvantages of not being able to have enough calcium in your body is way more serious as normal human beings as they are growing and need enough calcium to grow. //**


 * // Some symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency are; you feel weak, your tongue burns, you get fatigue, your appetite is loss, you get constipated and diarrhoea, you lose weight and you get numbness and tingling in your hands and feet. People that are pregnant or have cancer may need a lot of vitamin B12 in their body. Some symptoms of protein deficiency are; poor growth, some swelling, abnormal hair growth, abnormal skin. This may also weaken the immune system (The immune system protects your body from getting sick) so that means that its easier to get sick. This applies mostly for children as its an important age for them to be able to grow. //**


 * __How can you overcome them?__ **
 * // To overcome the disadvantages of veganism is to make your own food by reading vegan books to gain your knowledge about the diet and know how to choose and what you can eat…. To help you can view this for more information about the [|book], to be on a regular nutritional diet and still be vegan you will have to take supplements, some supplements for calcium (or milk) there are calcium tablets that are supplements called Caltrate, supplements for vitamin B12 (that you get from eggs) are a supplements called Methylcobalt and supplements for protein is soy beans that are also in mock meat. Some other substitutes for calcium to overcome the problem of the lack of calcium are shown in the calcium table for vegans: //**


 * // Some other substitutes of vitamin B12 to overcome the problems of the vitamin B12 deficiency is brown rice and rice brand. Some other substitutes of protein to overcome the problems of the vitamin protein deficiency are spinach and soy beans.. For more information and to see a vegan table of the substitutes and how much you need daily in a vegan diet click [|here]. //**

**__What foods__** **__can/cannot be eaten?__** //** The foods that cannot be eaten in this diet are any animal product; such as, milk, eggs, honey, and meat…. There are substitutes for these foods such as; soy milk instead of milk and soy made protein some call it artificial chicken, artificial duck etc… **//



__**RECIPES!!:**__ __**//savory vegan dish//****//es://**__ __ ** STIR FRIED SPINACH AND MUSHROOMS: ** __ Ingredients: serving dish. || 5 minutes || __//**OR....JUST WATCH A VIDEO OF THE SAME RECIPE HERE!!**//__ media type="youtube" key="stkxXlltKMM" height="315" width="420"
 * 310 g spinach || 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced ||
 * 200 g enoki mushrooms || 1 teaspoon sweet soy spoon ||
 * 2 Teaspoons of vegetable oil || 1 teaspoon soy sauce ||
 * 1 1/2 medium onion, finely sliced || Pinch of salt ||
 * 2 cloves, thinly sliced || 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ||
 * 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced || White sesame seeds, toasted, for garnish ||
 * Directions: || Time: ||
 * Rinse the mushrooms under running water. || 5 minutes ||
 * Trim the base of the enoki clusters, and separate the mushrooms. || 5 minutes ||
 * Heat the oil and sauté the onion and garlic for 1 minute (over medium heat, until onions are soft) || 3 minutes ||
 * Add the enoki and red bell pepper and stir briefly. || 5 minutes ||
 * Add the spinach and mix. || 5 minutes ||
 * Add the sweet soy sauce, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. || 10 minutes ||
 * Stir for 2 minutes over high heat and transfer to a
 * Serve garnished with sesame seeds. || 1 minute ||

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__**RECIPES!!:** __ __ **//sweet/dessert vegan dish//****//es://** __
 * //Please view this video on how to bake delicious vegan cupcakes:// **

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**//For more information on this recipe please click here//** **//Some other delicious desserts!!//** //** (CLICK! it opens in another tab): **// //** Vegan brownies and Vegan Banana bread. **//



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