What is Veganism?

Veganism is the practice of abstaining from the use and consumption of animal products.

Why be Vegan?

There are several reasons why someone chooses to be vegan. Below, I touch upon some of the aspects and provide a few points of support.

Health - I originally became vegan because of the health benefits attained from it. We all know the standard American diet is sabotaging the health of our nation. I believe (and there is much scientific proof) that eating foods the way nature packaged them provides the most nutrients for our minds and bodies. It also seems very unnatural to me to drink the milk of another mammal. Humans are the only mammals that do this. A mother cow's milk is intended for baby cows just as a human mother's milk is intended for baby humans.

Though consuming a vegan diet is generally healthier than the standard American diet, just doing that does not guarantee you will be healthy. There are plenty of vegan junk-foods available now even in most local supermarkets. There are several companies now producing vegan candies and baked goods, and most potato chips and french fries and some energy bars are vegan. However, they are usually filled with fats, sugars and sodium. Merely abstaining from eating animal products is not enough to ensure health. You must be a conscious vegan and include plenty of whole, unprocessed foods in your diet to ensure you are getting vital nutrients.

For further information on the health benefits of being vegan, please visit www.vegansociety.com/html/food/nutrition.

Efficiency - coming soon

Environment - coming soon

Ethics - coming soon