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Veganism Pros And Cons

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Veganism and Vegetarianism is a special diet that is intended to lessen some or all food intake involved with animals. A common misconception is that all people who become vegetarian or vegans is out of choice but that is false because some people are allergic to specific or all types of meat. Moreover, the personal benefit of pursuing vegetarianism or veganism of these diets is often overlooked. Furthermore, the diet of a vegan excludes all animal products, whereas a vegetarian diet excludes meat, poultry, fish or eggs. These diet plans can have healthy benefits for the consumer if they are planned out. If the dietary plans are followed carefully, the diet is healthier than the typical diet. In contrast, if the diet is not properly followed …show more content…

If the person committing to this specific diet can in turn actually cause their body more harm than being more successful. Meat offers a variety of nutrients that are essential to growth. When comparing a normal American diet a veganism lifestyle seems extremely more beneficial for short-terms. Although the long-terms are not clear and could be more harmful to the body than including meat (Heid). Additionally, the kind of people who try to pursue a vegetarian or veganism diet can also determine the benefits of the diet. For example, infants is not a viable candidate for the veganism lifestyle. This is because when breastfeeding is not possible even having sufficient amounts of soy milk and fruit juice are not safe replacements for the needed intake of formula …show more content…

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