Veganism is a way of living which seeks to exclude, as far as is possible and practicable, all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose.
There are many ways to embrace vegan living. Yet one thing all vegans have in common is a plant-based diet avoiding all animal foods such as meat (including fish, shellfish and insects), dairy, eggs and honey - as well as products like leather and any tested on animals.
What is Vegan and all the different ...tarians?
Vegan Society of South Africa definition of "Vegan":
"Veganism is not simply a definition of a diet, but a way of living. The word 'veganism' denotes a philosophy and way of living which seeks to exclude — as far as is possible and practicable — all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose; and by extension, promotes the development and use of animal-free alternatives for the benefit of humans, animals and the environment. In dietary terms it denotes the practice of dispensing with all products derived wholly or partly from animals."
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In all aspects of life there are different ways of doing things, it's the same with being "vegan". Some people feel that they're personally fine with eating and using honey while living a "vegan" life, which is not by definition "vegan", but that's okay too. If you wish to use honey or some animal products, click on the green button to the right for more info!
If there are certain animal products you would like to use, just educate yourself on the product and the industry's effects on the animal involved. If you can with a clear conscience use the product then do so, that is YOUR choice at the end of the day. Just don't turn a blind eye for your taste buds.
What Vegan's don't eat:
Being a vegan is not only about what you eat and don't eat but also the way you live your life, click on the green button to the right for more info!
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Vegans do not consume or use any animal products;
NO *animal of any kind
NO *dairy.
NO *eggs.
NO *honey.
NO leather, animal skins, bones, animal fat or gelatin, teeth used as ornaments, jewellery, decoration, clothing, furniture, etc.
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*Click on the green button to the right for more info!
*No animal of any kind; cows, pigs, sheep, birds, sea creatures.
**No dairy from any animal; cows, goats, camels, etc.
***No eggs of any kind; chickens, ostrich, fowl, fish roe.
****No honey in any form such as honey comb, beeswax, honey.
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What the different ...tarians don't eat:
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Vegetarian:
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NO animals of any kind
DOES eat eggs, dairy and honey.
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Ovo-Vegetarian:
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NO animals of any kind
NO dairy
DOES eat eggs and honey.
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Lacto-Vegetarian:
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NO animals of any kind
NO eggs
DOES eat dairy and honey
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Pollo-Vegetarian:
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NO animals of any kind but
DOES eat poultry (chickens, geese, ostrich)
DOES consume eggs, dairy and honey.
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Pescatarian:
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NO animals of any kind but
DOES eat sea creatures
DOES eat eggs, dairy and honey
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Click on the green button to the right for more information on eating eggs, dairy and honey.