Veganism is basically a way of living through which one can seek to exclude all forms of animal products such as milk, meat, eggs, etc. so as to avoid animal exploitation and cruelty towards animals for food. For some people preventing the exploitation of animals is not the only reason for becoming vegan, but it remains a key factor in making the decision to become vegan and stay vegan. As per the belief of many people, all living creatures have a right to life and freedom, and in order to take a stand against animal cruelty, avoiding animal products is the best and most obvious way.
Vegan diet is not only for those people who have a passion for animal rights, but it is also for those who are looking towards a healthier lifestyle. It also ensures
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Several studies and nutritional experts don’t agree on whether a vegan diet is healthier than balanced diet that includes meat and other animal products. This simply does not mean that being vegan is a bad choice, but it means that one needs to be aware of the disadvantages of being vegan and work to minimise them in order to enjoy a nutritionally sound diet.
I personally feel that one should consume both animal products as well as plant-based products in the diet since there is plenty of evidence in favour of this. There are certain nutrients (like Vitamin C), which are available only through plant-based food items and there are some that are available only through meat and animal products. Vegan diet is 100 percent plant-based vegetarian diet, which excludes all dairy products as they are derived from animal
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A balanced diet for one person depends on various factors such as age, gender, personal preference, present metabolic health and day-to-day activity levels. Keeping in mind these factors, a vegan diet may be suitable for older people with low metabolism and lower activity levels whereas the flip side may apply to younger people with higher metabolism and high activity levels.
If you want to follow a vegan diet, you should make sure that you plan it properly. If you plan on following a vegan diet in the long term, you should consult a doctor to know about the necessary supplement you might have to take. You can also read books by doctors to learn how to follow a vegan diet safely. The challenge is to find a balance between following a vegan diet and be able to maintain a healthy lifestyle at the same time. The above points show that the choices do not have to be mutually exclusive. It is entirely