Definition of Veganism , health , Diet and 4 types

 Definition of VEGANISM

Veganism is the practice of opposing or dispensing the products which are partly or wholly made more / derived from animals. The person who follows this type of diet or philosophy in day-to-day life is probably a Vegan person . It is a associated philosophy that rejects the commodity ( i.e buying or selling) of animals.

Vitamin D2 is more suitable for Vegan individual as compered to Vitamin D3, as vitamin D3 can be derived from animal source and such kind of food can’t be consumed by Vegan’s . Vitamin D3 can also be derived from Lichen’s ( that are symbiotic association of algae ) that are is vegan friendly source for isolation on vitamin D3 .

vegan celebrities are Amir Khan , Sonam Kapoor and Kiran RAO that are following vegan lifestyle and diet , since past few years .vegan meaning in hindi is “Shaakaahaar”.

Types of Veganism

1.Dietary vegan 

This type of Vegans avoid Animal related products in their diet but they use other products that may be related to animals such as cloths , cosmetics etc. and they often use interchangeably with plant based eaters.

2.Whole Food Vegan 

This individuals prefers the diet of whole foods such as groundnut , fruits , dry fruits , vegetables ,nuts, legumes , whole grains etc.

3. Junk Food Vegan

This type of individuals rely heavily on processed vegan food such as vegan meat , fries, frozen dinners , deserts including Oreo cookies and non-dairy ice-cream.

4. Raw Food Vegan

This type of Vegans prefer to eat the food that is raw or cooked at very low temprature i.e at 48 degree celcius .

• ETHICS

A vegan person or veganism is tends to omit animal products for ethical,  environmental or health reasons.  veganism is a way of living in which people opposes as much as the possible exploitation and cruelty of animals.

At first it seem to be difficult to shift to veganism at first , people get worried if they find replacement for their favorait meal or not , by in there 2-3 year I’ve seen the so many option in nearby area that are vegan friendly . I’ve seen the vegan version of pastel de nata in market which is  one of my all-time favorite desserts.

Basics Of Veganism

The term “vegan” was coined in 1944 by a small group of vegetarians who change the Leicester Vegetarian Society to form the Vegan Society in England .

The term “vegan” was coined by using first 4 and last letter of word “vegetarian.” In 1949, first definition for veganism came to existance .

According to today’s defination the  veganism is “a philosophy and way of living which seeks to exclude as possible and practicable all forms of exploitation, cruelty to animals for food, clothing and other purposes.”

As a vegan so many people avoid purchasing woolen cloths,  leather jackets or furnitures and anything that may be related to animals that harms animals for comfort food or decoration . Vegan also avaod going to zoo , instead they visit per farming area or natinal sanchuries .

SUMMARY

Veganism is a lifestyle that is applied more for Envirnomental purpose , and saving animal from getting hurt for human comfort.

According to Ethical vegans all the creatures have right to life and freedom of life. and so Ethical vegans avoid to use animal related products in their daily lives.

Modern farming is one of the reasons that vegans also want animals to suffer less and have free live and existance moreover for ethical vegans this sentiment are beyond the cruelty of modern farming . vegans are opposed to consuming products that rely on the killing of other animals .

Eethical vegans generally believe that the products such as milk, eggs, honey, silk, wool etc. are not for humans.

Health

Some people choose a vegan , diet for its potential health benefits. Diets high in meat especially red meat have been linked to cancer, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes plant-based diets have been linked to a lower risk of developing or dying from diseases

Low intake of animal based food product may improove your digestion and can reduce the chances of Alzheimer’s disease. Veganism has helped people to loose unwanted weight and reduce obesity .

Vegan diets tend to be low in these nutrients 

vitamin B12 ,vitamin D, calcium, zinc, iodine, selenium. sometimes supplimets are taken by the vegans as the their diet may not provide them the wholesome nutrition

Environment

Animal agriculture is contributing to greenhouse gas emissions which heavily cause climate change .

Ruminant animals  as cattle, sheep, and goats, emit’s the largest amount of greenhouse gases per gram of protein they deliver . diet that reduce dairy significantly produce more GHGE’S.

For instance, producing animal protein requires 6–17 times more land than the same amount of soybean protein.

Foods that vegans eat

Avoiding animal products doesn’t restrict you to just eat salads and tofu but There’s a wide variety of delicious foods you can eat being a vegan is as follow

 

Beans, peas, and lentils: red, brown, or green lentils chickpeas; split peas; black-eyed peas; black beans; white beans; and kidney beans .

Soy products:  fortified soy milk, soybeans, tofu, tempeh.

Nuts:peanuts, almonds, cashews, and their butters

Seeds: such as sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, and their butters, flaxseed, hemp seeds, and chia seeds

Whole grains: quinoa, whole wheat, whole oats, and whole grain brown or wild rice, bread, crackers, and pasta

Starchy vegetables: such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, corn, squash, beets, and turnips

Non-starchy vegetables: broccoli, cabbage, asparagus, radishes, and leafy greens.

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