July 18, 2014
Food Philosophies: Vegan
The vegan diet excludes all animal by-products from their food intake, and generally this spills over into other aspects of their lifestyle such as avoiding leather, fur, or cosmetics tested on animals. Mainly (although not exclusively) a diet revolving around a love of and respect for animals, veganism is as much a lifestyle as it is a diet.
Foods Included: fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, legumes
Foods Excluded: meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy, honey
Possible Benefits:
Drawbacks:
- Reduced risk of heart disease
- Reduced risk of diabetes
- Reduced risk of colon and lung cancer
- Lowers cholesterol and blood pressure
- Possible weight loss
- Super powers (although they can be revoked by the vegan police)


- Difficulty eating away from home
- You can definitely get the nutrients you need with a vegan diet, but you need to be aware of what might be missing from your diet and adjust accordingly, common nutrient deficiencies: vitamin D, vitamin B12, iron
- Dealing with people’s constant questions and concerns about your protein/calcium/whatever else they think vegans don’t get enough of