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Tuesday, December 22, 2009

There is More To The Vegan Vegetarian Diet Than You Know

By Alexis Martin

Who can keep up with all the diets out there? It's hard to tell one from the other, each claiming to be the best. There are just so many to choose from. There is one, however, that is making quite a stand. This is the vegan diet. Many do not fully understand what this is and we hope you'll have a better understanding after you read this.

This diet was founded by one man in particular. Those who follow this practice know him as Donald Watson. It was also co-founded by Elsie Shringley. It all began in the year 1944. They got the idea for this sort of diet once they learned that those who followed a vegetarian diet were not consuming dairy products.

It was in 1948 that they truly took on the form of helping those who wanted to choose the vegan lifestyle. Support groups were formed. Books were published. Everyone was trying to learn as much as they could about this vegan diet. It continued to grow.

While we say it was not established until 1944, that is because that was when it gained its name. The Buddhist have followed this for many years and succeeded. They do this on a belief that animals are sacred. The same might have been true for some Native Americans.

The vegan diet is quite a bit different than the vegetarian diet. Vegans do not eat the meat of any animal, nor do they consume dairy. They do, however, take it further than those who are vegetarians. While you might think there is not that much of a difference, speaking with those who follow both paths will bring forth information as to the similarities and differences.

There are people on both sides of the vegan lifestyle. There are those who avidly follow it and say it is a great idea. There are others though who say that there is no way one can be a vegan and be healthy. They say that almost all clothing is made out of animals. The debate continues to grow as more things are tested on animals and more rights are taken away.

There is not just any one subtype who practices the vegan diet. There are some who practice due to spiritual beliefs. There are those who are animal rights activists. Teenagers are very prone to becoming vegan as they can be influenced both by what is popular and what is out of the mainstream.

Due to how well this dieting choice has caught on, many places are offering salads and other vegetarian offerings, not just for those wishing to lose some calories, but in many case those who choose to be vegan as well. College campuses have made it a priority that in the cafeteria they serve one source that could be eaten by someone who has chosen to be vegan. - 17273

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