I am sure most of you have come across the word “veganism” or “vegan” at least at one point in your life. As social media is becoming the norm in our time, it is keeping people aware of everything happening around the world, about what is good for their bodies, and just how fast our planet is dying. Now, many people seem to often confuse veganism with vegetarianism. While both diets exclude consumption of any kind of meat, vegans also avoid all sorts of animal-sourced products as well. That includes all dairy products and eggs. Vegans incorporate a plant-based diet in their lives for ethical and moral reasons.
In the recent decade or so, many celebrities have gone vegan and shared the healthy change they felt in their bodies with their fans. Veganism has become increasingly common, especially among the younger generations. Due to this fact, local markets have seen a splurge of vegan products coming in. According to Healthline, there is a clearer understanding of what veganism is: The term “vegan” was coined in 1944 by a small group of vegetarians who broke away from the Leicester Vegetarian Society in England to form the Vegan Society. They chose not to consume dairy, eggs, or any other products of animal origin, in addition to refraining from meat, as do vegetarians. The term “vegan” was chosen by combining the first and last letters of “vegetarian.” Veganism is currently defined as a way of living that attempts to exclude all forms of animal exploitation and cruelty, be it from food, clothing, or any other purpose.
Veganism is not only based on a single type of diet, it branches out to different types of veganism with different types of diet. These are the most common types:
· Dietary vegans. Often used interchangeably with “plant-based eaters,” this term refers to those who avoid animal products in their diet but continue to use them in other products, such as clothing and cosmetics.
· Whole-food vegans. These individuals favor a diet rich in whole foods, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds.
· Junk-food vegans. Some people rely heavily on processed vegan food, such as vegan meats, fries, frozen dinners, and desserts, including Oreo cookies and non-dairy ice cream.
· Raw-food vegans. This group eats only foods that are raw or cooked at temperatures below 118°F (48°C).
· Low-fat, raw-food vegans. Also known as fruitarians, this subset limits high-fat foods, such as nuts, avocados, and coconuts, instead of relying mainly on fruit. Other plants are occasionally eaten in small amounts.
Author Pierre M. Gay’s latest book, Plant-Based Nutrition Diet, delves deep into the subject of veganism and its different benefits. Gay discusses not only about the health benefits of veganism, but also the environmental benefits. He aims to promote different benefits of plant-based diets with this book. So, readers can consider changing their diets and try veganism.
About the Author
Pierre M. Gay has always been the one to bring attention to what is important and raise awareness. Gay understands and believes that everyone should get the chance to lead a healthy, long life and for that, it is crucial to monitor what goes inside your body. A good diet can save people from the worst diseases and illnesses.
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