vegan
ˈviːɡ(ə)n/
noun
- a person who does not eat or use animal products.
This includes meat, dairy, eggs & in most cases honey. There are many reasons why people choose to adopt a vegan lifestyle but the main three are:
For animals
Animals are exploited for the human's gain in so many ways. Veganism is a way to avoid contributing to the industries which kill over 50 billion animals per year. Veganism views animals as equal to any other being, and rejects the idea of speciesism.
For health
Not only can a vegan diet help preserve the lives of so many animals and lower the demand for produce, but it can have wonderful effects on the human body. Cutting out meat and dairy can make your stomach and digestive system much happier, as meat and dairy struggle to be digested by our organs and can be in our systems for a long time. Vegetables and fruit however are much easily digested. Animal produce is also known for increasing the risk of many serious diseases such as cancer, diabetes and heart problems.
For the environment
Animal agriculture is responsible for up to 91% of Amazon destruction. It is also the leading cause of climate change. Veganism responds to these facts and is a way to cut down on carbon emissions and water usage. It not only helps the animals but it helps us all.
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