killing animals for food but consider it acceptable to consume animal by-products such as milk and eggs provided the animals are kept in acceptable conditions.
Vegans believe animals have a right to be free from human use for food, clothing, entertainment or science and avoid all forms of animal exploitation which is why dairy and eggs are forbidden.
Which form is healthier you may wonder? Both diets are low in saturated fat and cholesterol and contain high amounts of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and healthy plant compounds. Both diets may include fruit, vegetables, whole grains, seeds, nuts, and soy products.
If not careful, these diets could result in low amounts of iron, calcium, zinc and vitamin D as well as B12 and long-chain omega-3 fatty acids.
A misconception that people may have when considering going vegan is that you have a very limited selection of foods when in fact, there is a good amount to choose from. An example of some of the